Mission and Values
MORE CoLAB
MORE CoLAB is a private non-profit association that has been recognized as a Collaborative Laboratory by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) since 2018. MORE CoLAB is the result of a consortium of research units, laboratories, higher education institutions, technology centers, companies and intermediate and interface institutions.
Mission and Values
We were born with the mission of bringing mountain regions closer together and with the Mediterranean has our horizon. Economic, environmental and social sustainability are our cardinal points and the innovation of products and services, the commitment to qualified employment and respect for the endogenous products, traditions and communities of these regions are our coordinates.
Where we are
Bragança
Hub Macedo de Cavaleiros
Hub Mêda
We approach Mountains,
side by side with our partners.
Organization
The composition of the governing bodies for the three-year period 2024-2027 is as follows:
General Assembly board
President – TECPAN – Tecnologia e Produtos para Pastelaria e Panificação Lda.
Vice-presidente – Instituto Politécnico da Guarda
Secretary– Resíduos do Nordeste, EIM, S.A.
Direction
President– Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Vice-presidente – Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade
Vowel– DEIFIL Technology, Lda.
Fiscal Council
President– Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Brigantia Ecopark
Secretary:
– Universidade do Porto (Effective Vowel)
– Associação BLC3 – Campus de Tecnologia e Inovação
Alternate vowels:
– APPITAD – Associação dos Produtores em Protecção Integrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro,
– Oldcare Unipessoal Lda.
– ICETA – Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto.
Scientific-Technological Council
President – Lillian Barros, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Vice-President – Alírio Rodrigues, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering
– José Santos, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
–Nuno Mateus, Chemistry and Technology Network
–Beatriz Oliveira,Chemistry and Technology Network
–Madalena Dias, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering
–Cristina Ascenço, Welding and Quality Institute
–João Nunes, BLC3 Association – Campus Technology and Innovation
–Albino Bento, National Dried Fruit Competence Center
–Domingos Lopes, Côa Park Foundation
–Francisco Pavão, APPITAD – Associação dos Produtores em Protecção Integrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
–Maria de Fátima Oliveira, Deifil – Green Biotechnology
Consulting Board
Christian Zacherl
Martin Price
Areas of Intervention
Associates
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) is a public institution of higher education whose mission is the creation, transmission and dissemination of technical-scientific knowledge and knowledge of a professional nature, through the articulation of of teaching, oriented research and experimental development.
The Polytechnic of the Guard is an institution of higher education of public law, at the service of society, oriented to the production and diffusion of knowledge, creation and transmission of culture and knowledge of a professional nature, science, technology and arts, through the articulation of study, of teaching, oriented research and experimental development.
U.Porto’s mission is the creation of scientific, cultural and artistic knowledge, higher education strongly anchored in research, social and economic valuation of knowledge and active participation in the progress of the communities in which it operates.
ISQ is a national and international reference in technical consulting, specialized training and certification for the industry. With 60 years of experience, we offer high quality solutions in the areas of Engineering, Consulting, Inspection, Testing, Research and Development (R&D), and Innovation.
Consisting of an in vitro propagation laboratory and an acclimatization area, DEIFIL has a production capacity of more than one million seedlings per year. In collaboration with R&D centers we are developing and creating new products, so that we can keep up with the growing demands of the market.
Resíduos do Nordeste, EIM, S.A. is an inter-municipal company, with headquarters in Mirandela, constituted on October 31, 2002 by the Associations of Municipalities of Douro Superior, Terra Fria do Nordeste Transmontano and Terra Quente Transmontana, starting its activity on April 1, 2003.
The “OldCare” dream began in 2007 as part of an academic project for a chair in the gerontology course. Later, in 2008, this project was developed at the 5th Poliempreende of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, and it was at the IPB Business Incubator in 2009 that took the first steps. The founder of OldCare holds a degree in Gerontology from the Higher School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and a postgraduate degree in Health Services Management at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro.
Sementes Vivas is an Iberian company specialized in the production and marketing of biological and biodynamic seeds of open pollination. Own production area of 25 hectares that is increasingly focused on seed trials and breeding, to be delivered to local seed producers for multiplication.
The company develops and produces additives and mixtures for the bakery and confectionery industry.
The “Brigantia-EcoPark” Science and Technology Park is part of PCT-TMAD (Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Science and Technology Park). It is managed by a private non-profit company, with scientific and technological objectives (Association for the development of Brigantia-EcoPark).
The Association BLC3 – Campus of Technology and Innovation is a non-profit association of private law and an R&D institution of the national system scientific and technological non-business, which was founded in May 2010 and started its activities in September 2011, currently having its headquarters in Oliveira do Hospital (main place of activity) two poles in the northern region, in Macedo de Cavaleiros and Alfandega da Fé, and another in development in the Alentejo, result of the work carried out in this region, with the aim of pioneering the creation of regional symbioses.
The Centro Nacional de Competências dos Frutos Secos is a private legal entity, non-profit and aims to promote the development of the sector of nuts in Portugal, through the strengthening of research, the promotion of innovation and knowledge transfer and dissemination.
REQUIMTE (Network of Chemistry and Technology) was formally constituted as a non-profit scientific organization in January 2003, as a partnership of the Universities of Porto and NOVA of Lisbon, located in the two main Portuguese cities. It results from a long-standing collaboration between two Research Centres of these Universities in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Food Science and Technology.
APPITAD – Association of Producers in Integrated Protection of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro is based in Mirandela. APPITAD promotes the use of integrated protection methods, as well as dissemination and innovation around topics relevant to agricultural activity.
The Côa Park – Foundation for the safeguarding and valorization of the Côa Valley, also referred to as the Côa Park Foundation, was created in 2011 to manage the Côa Valley Archaeological Park and the Côa Museum. Has as main purposes the protection, conservation, research and dissemination of the Art of Côa, and other heritage of the Côa Valley, combining the capacity of attraction of the Museum to public visits to rock art.
Team
Albino António Bento
CEO
Albino António Bento has a degree in Agricultural Engineering from UTAD, having completed the master’s degree in Integrated Protection at ISA/UTL and obtained the doctorate degree in Agrarian Sciences – Agronomic Sciences from UTAD. He holds a degree in Agronomy Engineering from ISA/UTL.
He is Principal Coordinating Professor of the Agricultural Higher School of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, since August 2012, President of the National Center for Skills of Dried Fruits and Researcher at the Mountain Research Center – CIMO.
Between 2005 and 2017, he assumed the functions of President/ Director of the Agricultural Higher School of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.
Ana Luísa Machado holds a Master’s degree in Food Innovation, a postgraduate degree in Food Safety from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a degree in Food Engineering from the Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Safety at Work from the Polytechnic Institute of the Guard.
Since February 2024 he has been the Director of Operations in MORE CoLAB, being responsible for the coordination of the areas of communication, Quality Management System/ Safety and Health at Work and Administrative-financial department.
Has experience in quality control and physical-chemical analysis in the meat and fruit sector, as well as in the implementation of quality systems, training employees on good quality practices, hygiene and safety, in the control and validation of customer/ supplier specifications and team management. In recent years, acquired skills in the sector of plant extraction, natural/ biological products and also in physical-chemical analysis for this same field. It also has training of internal auditor and FSSC 22000 auditor, as well as the course of Professional Training of Superior Safety Technician – Level VI.
Bárbara Matias has a master’s degree in Communication Sciences – Journalism Variant (UTAD), a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences (UTAD), holds an advanced studies degree in the Doctorate in Development, Societies and Territories (UTAD) and is currently attending the Doctorate in Cultural Sciences (UTAD), addressing the issues of digitization and patrimonialization in a museological context. In MORE, CoLAB plays the role of innovation technician in the communication team. His skills include the production of written content (copywriting) for social networks, project communication, press advisory, event organization and backoffice management. Background in specialized journalism (textile and fashion industry), branding and brand management (fashion, footwear and jewelry), team management, equipment and cultural events.
Cátia do Vale holds a degree in Economics from the University of Beira Interior and a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Porto. No MORE CoLAB is an innovation technician in the Administrative and Financial Department. Its responsibilities include the budgetary control of co-financed or contracted activities, submission of claims for reimbursement, final balance, reprogramming and execution of financial reports to the funding entities.
Maria Inês Cabral Campello, graduated in Business Management from the Portucalense University in 1999.
In MORE CoLAB, integrated into the Administrative and Financial Department, performs functions of financial checks, namely control of internal funds, financial planning, management of current accounts of suppliers, treasury management and payments, Organization of procurement processes under the rules of public procurement and human resources management.
Their skills, based on their work experience, are based on the financial management of co-financed projects and economic and financial control.
Leandro Santos holds a degree in Informatics and Communications from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança – EsACT (Portugal). In MORE CoLAB performs the role of computer technician. Their competencies include technical support, implementation of data security measures, and software development. Has specialization in software development, network administration and communications services. In addition, has experience in Full Stack development, both for WEB tools and native (mobile) applications, SysAdmin, troubleshooting, and automation and continuous improvement.
Luciana Silva is master in Accounting and Finance from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. No MORE CoLAB performs innovation technical functions in the Administrative and Financial Department. Its responsibilities include administrative and financial management of projects, including the preparation of financial information, submission of claims for reimbursement and final balance and validation of application budgets, in order to ensure that they are aligned with the objectives and resources available. As a financial manager, it is also responsible for the organization and preparation of procurement processes under public procurement rules, which includes processing processes through electronic contracting platforms, from the preliminary market consultation phase to execution.
Natacha Pinto holds a master’s degree in Graphic Design (ESART-IPCB), a degree in Communication Design and Audiovisual Production (ESART-IPCB) and a postgraduate degree in Master of Business Administration (UBI). In MORE, CoLAB plays the role of innovation technician in the communication team. Its competencies include the management and development of institutional communication materials and projects, promotion and implementation of technology and knowledge transfer actions and science and innovation communication activities for the business fabric as well as society in general. Has experience in managing cooperation networks, management of competitive projects in the agri-food sector, team management and participation and organization of trade fairs and business missions.
Ana Sofia de Almeida Rodrigues Nunes, Master in Technology and Food Safety from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and graduated in Agro-livestock Engineering from the Escola Superior Agrária do Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, has 21 years of professional experience in various areas, including food safety, official controls, food industry, training and management training, quality management systems and food safety (ISO 22000 and ISO 9001), among others.
He started his professional life in 2002 with a professional internship at the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV) (9 months). Subsequently, from 2003 to 2010 (7 years), she worked as a service provider in two Portuguese State Entities with competence in the area of supervision and other official controls – Directorate General for Supervision and Food Quality Control (DGFCQA) and Food Safety and Economic Authority (ASAE) – in these two entities, had the function of providing specialized technical support during various activities of official control of foodstuffs, namely: Inspections of operators in the food sector (dairy industries, catering, bakeries, pastry shops, schools, among others), sampling of foodstuffs and preparation of technical opinions. Between February 2010 and August 2014 (4 years), she was a trainer in several courses related to the topics of hygiene and food safety and was responsible for Quality and Production of a company marketing cod and other fishery products. From September 2014 to March 2019 (4.6 years) worked in Angola in the area of Food Quality and Safety at a reference company in the beverage industry (Refriango) as Manager of the Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000) and responsible for the Department of Food Safety and Complaints Management. Since 2015, it has also supported, in terms of hygiene and food safety, other business areas of the group in which Refriango operated, namely: retail and catering (audits of hygiene and food safety; monitoring and monitoring of non-conformities; elaboration of code of good practices of hygiene and food safety; analysis, elaboration and approval of labelling; analysis of products and analytical bulletins and technical consulting). Since June 2019 she is an innovation technician at MORE – Collaborative Laboratory Mountains of Research, initially in the area of mountain-inspired food and biobased products and currently with diverse functions in areas/ activities related to quality management system, training management, monitoring safety and health at work and recruitment.
Vanessa Afonso has a degree in Law and a master’s degree in Administrative Law from the University of Minho, registered more than a decade ago by the Bar Association, currently works at MORE CoLAB as a lawyer, integrating the category of Innovation Technique. As head of the legal department, he is responsible for monitoring and providing legal advice in the various branches of law (labor, civil, administrative, public procurement, industrial and intellectual property, commercial, etc.) in which MORE CoLAB operates, in order to ensure full compliance with legal standards, as well as expedite any procedures that require legal analysis and intervention in order to avoid any breach of legal obligations.
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Susana Araújo holds a PhD in Biology from the Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal. She is an Assistant Researcher at MORE CoLAB, where she works as a Technical-Scientific Coordinator in the group of Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management (ECO). In addition to intervention in restoration projects of degraded ecosystems, it has participated in initiatives for the conservation and valorization of endogenous resources relevant to the agri-food sector of the Trás-os-Montes region. In collaboration with strategic partners has focused its interest on the development of innovative solutions to reorient primary production to more profitable, circular and lower ecological footprint production models adapted to climate change, promoting the socio-economic development of mountain regions. Acquired technical-scientific skills in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Physiology to study the responses of plants to abiotic stresses, namely legumes. He later specialized in Biology and Seed Technology.
Carina Oliveira has a degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Functional Biology and Plant Biotechnology, both from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Porto. In MORE CoLAB performs Research Technician functions in the group ECO – Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management. Currently works in the project “MiOlive3 – Development of micropropagated, mycorrhized and micrografted olive varieties”, contributing to technical-scientific activities, publications and reports and participating in external communication actions. His skills include laboratory techniques in molecular biology and in vitro culture, data analysis and scientific writing.
Carolina Campos has a master’s degree in Agronomy Engineering from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and a degree in Genetics and Biotechnology from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. In MORE CoLAB performs Research Technique functions in the group ECO – Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management. To date plays functions in the project HARVEST – Valorization of Family Garden in order to educate for a Mediterranean diet, healthy and sustainable contributing to project management, monitoring activities and scientific development. His skills are applied to the development of projects and services of the group and include scientific writing, laboratory techniques of molecular biology, data analysis and monitoring and management of pests.
Leonardo Alves holds a master’s degree in Forest Resources Management from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança – Escola Superior Agrária (Portugal) and a bachelor’s degree in Forestry Engineering from the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná – Campus Dois Vizinhos (Brazil). In MORE, CoLAB works as a Research Technician in the ECO group – Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management. To date, he collaborates in the project MiOlive3 – Development of micropropagated, mycorrhizal and micrografted olive varieties. Its competencies include scientific writing, techniques applied to plant propagation, as well as support for the development of projects and technical services of the group. In addition, he has experience in scientific research and dissemination activities in the areas of forest entomology and biological control.
Maria Seixas is a biologist with a master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering from UTAD. No MORE CoLAB performs the function of Innovation Technique in the area of Agronomy in the ECO Group – Mountain Environments and Ecosystem Management. His skills include technical development in projects and the preparation of proposals for R&D projects on topics such as agronomy, ecosystem recovery and natural resource valorization through national and European funding programmes. Has a background in pest control and monitoring in relevant crops and biodiversity preservation issues through the evaluation of bioindicators.
Mikael Moura has a degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Ecology and a doctorate in Biosciences (specialization in Ecology) from the University of Coimbra (Portugal). In MORE CoLAB works as a research technician in the ECO group (Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management), collaborating on the design, writing and management of scientific projects. His skills include experience in scientific research in various areas of ecology and environmental sciences, with emphasis on field sampling, laboratory work, statistical analysis and image analysis. Has proficiency in specialized tools and software such as R, SigmaStat, SigmaPlot, LinTab and ImageJ. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in research projects and scientific dissemination, with several articles published and papers presented at national and international conferences.
Sara Rodrigues has a master’s degree in Ecology and Environment from the University of Porto and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Porto, where she developed research in the area of ecological modelling applied to the distribution of biodiversity. Specialized in Geographic Information Systems in Agronomy and Forestry Sciences, by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. No MORE CoLAB is a Research Technician in the ECO- Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management group, where it participates in projects on the theme of valorization of by-products from the agri-food industry, landscape and soil recovery and agronomy. Its competences include GIS, Remote Detection and R language, applied in a transversal way to different projects and services, as well as the preparation of national and international applications.
Master in Applied Biology (U. Aveiro, PT), developed research in the area of Ecotoxicology, through experimentation with bioindicator organisms and evaluation of the occurrence of oxidative stress due to biotic and abiotic factors. It is I&I Technique of the Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management (ECO) group of MORE CoLAB, where its activity aims to develop innovative actions for 1) implementation of wastewater remediation management methods, through the reuse of agro-industrial by-products for the production of new added value products; 2) the conservation of biodiversity and the management and recovery of landscapes and soils degraded by fire, using composting and biochar production. Participated in 6 national and European research projects and has 14 conference papers. Author/co-author in 12 articles in international indexed journals, 1 book chapter and edited 2 technical manuals.
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Alexandre Gonçalves holds the European PhD in Molecular, Comparative and Technological Genetics. No MORE CoLAB is an Assistant Researcher and performs the functions of Technical-Scientific Coordinator for the Area of Food and Biological Products. Have expertise in several subject areas, including microbiology, genomic characterization and proteomics of antimicrobial resistant bacteria, Innovation in the food sector through the valorization of food and agri-food by-products as well as innovative agricultural practices and technologies that promote the sustainable development of Mediterranean crops under adverse climatic conditions. At MORE, CoLAB also develops skills in team management, project management and coordination of competitive proposals, helping MORE to connect with the agri-food business sector.
Ana Paula Pereira holds a PhD in Chemical and Biological Sciences from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and a master’s degree in Food Quality and Safety from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. At MORE CoLAB is a Research Technician and performs the functions in the area of Biobased Products and Processes. Has skills in several thematic areas, including post-harvest technologies; physical-chemical and microbiological analysis of food products; valorization of agri-food by-products and development of new food products. At MORE, CoLAB also develops skills in managing national and international projects and preparing new proposals in the area of food innovation.
Andreia Padrão holds a degree in Food Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, a postgraduate degree in Engineering and Quality Management from the University of Minho and a postgraduate degree in Occupational Safety Technician from the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda. Has experience in food quality control, application of ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 standards, control and compliance with Hygiene and Food Safety according to HACCP and Codex Alimentarius, waste management and used food oils, Monitoring external entities in the conduct of food audits, control of food traceability and collaboration in the assessment and control of occupational risks and environmental aspects. No More CoLAB is a Research Technician and works in the area of Biological Based Products and Processes, where she is involved in the INOV@LHEIRA project.
Ermelinda Silva has a PhD in Agricultural Production Chains – from the table to the field by UTAD together with UM and Master in Laboratory Analysis by UTAD. In MORECoLAB performs Research Technician functions in the area of Biological Based Products and Processes. Has skills in several thematic areas including innovative agricultural practices and technologies that promote the sustainable development of Mediterranean crops in adverse climatic conditions (evaluation of plant physiology and biochemistry and biochemical characterization and fruit quality). It also presents skills in innovation in the food sector through the valorization of food and agri-food by-products and in project management and preparation of new proposals.
Maria de Fátima Tomé Martins holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from the University of León, Spain, and a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. Has advanced training and skills in research techniques typical of green engineering and agricultural, environmental and biological sciences, with a focus applied to development and innovation. He has carried out research work in various thematic areas and participated in several research projects related to Mediterranean cultures and agri-food systems, where I acquired various skills in plant pathology, molecular biology, microbiology, microbial physiology and analytical chemistry. He collaborated actively with several companies, through research work and the transfer of results. This effort resulted in 1 book chapter and 1 patent, 55 papers at national and international congresses, 17 scientific articles in international journals indexed to the ISI Web of Science. Experience in teaching higher education in the disciplines of Genetics, Biology, Product Development and Innovation, Analysis and Quality Control of Olive Oil, Olive and Vegetable Oils and Wine Technology, and guidance and co-orientation of undergraduate and master’s students. Currently integrates the Collaborative Laboratory Mountains of Research – MORE, as a research assistant for the Area Food and Biological Products.
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João Pinto has a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal) and is attending the PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) with a thesis entitled “Development of sustainable polymer solutions”. Currently, he is a Research Technician in the area of Biobased Products and Processes (BIOB) at MoreColab where he performs the role of project manager and technical responsible for service deliveries. Its competences include planning, management and execution of technical activities in projects and services. In recent years has developed research work focused on the production of polymers from biomass, namely polyols by oxypropylation and other liquefaction processes, the recovery of agro-industrial waste for production of polymeric materials and their characterization.
Luana Fernandes holds a PhD in Food Technology and Nutrition from the University of Aveiro and a master’s degree in Quality and Food Safety from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. No MORE CoLAB is a research technician and performs the functions in the Biological Base Products and Processes Area. He has skills in several thematic areas, including post-harvest technologies; physico-chemical analysis of food products; valorization of agri-food by-products and development of new food products. At MORE, CoLAB also develops skills in managing national and international projects and preparing new proposals in the area of food innovation.
Lucas Zafanelli holds a PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP, Portugal). His research focuses on the recovery of green hydrogen from natural gas networks, biogas purification and CO capture. Currently, he is a Research Technician at MORE – Collaborative Laboratory Mountains of Research – Association, where he is part of the group of Biobased Products and Processes and is responsible for the implementation of the phenolic compound extraction unit under the CisWEFE-NEX project. He also works as a Guest Professor at the Higher Agricultural School of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. Has solid experience in process simulation, optimization and data analysis, with advanced mastery of MATLAB and Aspen Adsorption. He is the author of more than 30 scientific publications, including articles in international journals, book chapters and papers at conferences, highlighting the development of adsorption processes for separation of gas mixtures.
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Luis Silva holds a master’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with specialization in Chemical Processes, from the Instituto Superior de Engenharia of Lisbon. In MORE CoLAB plays the role of Innovation Technician in the Food and Biological Products team, participating in the preparation and submission of applications to funding opportunities for competitive projects at national and international level. Has skills at the level of simulation, integration and optimization of processes, resource management and valorization of agri-food by-products.
Natércia Fernandes holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra since 2007. At MORE CoLAB, he is the project manager in the Group of Biobased Products and Processes. His technical skills include multi-scale analysis of industrial processes, namely their computational modeling/ simulation, automatic control and optimization of operating conditions. Has experience in the analysis of mass transfer, energy transfer and chemical reaction phenomena in different production lines. Has skills in the preparation of applications for funding and management/ execution of research, innovation and entrepreneurship projects, particularly in cooperation with industry. Has experience in technical guidance in research and in the preparation and management of Intellectual Property/ Industrial. He also has experience in the oral and written communication of scientific and technical subjects, whether in a pedagogical and training aspect or in research, technology transfer or informal environments.
Khadija Sabiri holds a PhD in Cloud Computing in Computer Science from the University of Hassan 2 (Morocco) and was awarded a PhD by the Universidade Nova De Lisboa in Portugal. She is the scientific technical director in the “Smart Technologies” department of the Collaborative Laboratory – Research Mountains (MORE) Portugal, participating in several projects funded by the European Union, namely Connected Health, AICEBLOCK and NewGen. Khadija Sabiri, PhD has several certifications from the DLT Talents program powered by Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, IoT and CCNA from CISCO, Cloud Application Developer Master Award from IBM. Khadija Sabiri has more than 32 articles published in international journals and international conference proceedings. Her main research topics focus on the development of Blockchain architectures and cloud computing. They also focus on the use of emerging technologies applied to various areas of activity, namely industry, health and agriculture. She is also a guest speaker at various international conferences and events such as Google Developer Lisbon. She is also a Program Committee Member and Organizing Committee Member at international conferences.
Elisabete Freitas holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, standing out as a full-stack developer with experience in React.js, MongoDB and MySQL. With proven experience in developing applications that offer the user an intuitive and pleasant experience. Additionally, he specialized in VR and AR technologies, where he used his proficiency to create immersive and interactive experiences. Committed to keeping up with the latest advances in these areas that allows it to provide innovative solutions that align with the evolving landscape of web development and immersive technologies.
Estefânia Gonçalves is a science and technology manager since 2016. In May 2022 he joined the MORE CoLAB Intelligent Technologies team, where he currently works as Project Manager and Research Technician. Its competencies include project planning and management, risk identification and resolution and budget control and planning. Estefânia is also experienced in preparing applications for national and international funding of R&D projects, having participated to date in the management of 17 projects funded by national and international programs.
Master’s degree in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. His research interests focus on several areas of technological innovation and project management with a focus on smart technologies. She is currently a PhD student in the doctoral program of Production and Computing Engineering at the University of Leon in Spain and her line of research focuses on artificial intelligence technologies applied to project management.
Full Stack Developer with 4 years of experience in designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications using React, React Native, Node.js, MongoDB, FIWARE, and MySQL. Adept at building efficient, high-performing solutions for both web and mobile platforms. In addition to hands-on development, I have been a teacher at Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança for 2 years, teaching Web Development and Multiplatform Development within the Computer Science curriculum. Passionate about sharing knowledge, mentoring students, and bridging the gap between academia and industry through real-world applications.
Higor Rosse, master in Industrial Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal) and Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (Brazil), plays the role of project manager in the Intelligent Technologies Department of MOREColab. Its competencies include planning and management of technical and budgetary activities as well as preparation of national and international applications. His academic specialization is focused on Internet of Things (IoT) applied to precision agriculture having experience in the development of printed circuit board (PCB) designs, 3D modeling and programming of microcontrollers in C and C++ language mainly. Other competencies are REST API development, module developments with LoRa and LoRaWAN communication and energy management.
Luís Afonso has a master’s degree in Information Systems from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal) and is currently attending the doctoral program – Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Minho. In MORE, CoLAB plays the role of Innovation Technician within the Intelligent Technologies scientific group. Its competencies include developing R&D project proposals and services; developing and implementing technological solutions; planning and managing Intelligent Technologies projects; developing and improving Artificial Intelligence algorithms for practical applications. Has academic specialization directed in the area of software engineering, having experience in the development of management projects, 3D modeling and web and multiplatform development. Other skills include the development of digital games.
Has concentrated its work on the development of backend, mainly using the FIWARE platform for this purpose, implementing modular systems capable of acquiring, processing and ensuring the security of information data. It uses the containerization platform Docker to build the modules of these systems. Has developed work in Python, focused on the implementation of data acquisition/analysis elements, including the development of prediction methods based on acquired data. Implemented RESTful APIs to enable secure data access using the Flask and Django frameworks.
Sociologist, graduated from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto (FLUP) in 2007. Studied Cultural Management (70/90 ECTS) at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Barcelona (2008) and at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Bologna (2009). Holds a training course in Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage (Portugal, 2014) and is also a master’s degree in Sociology (2021) by FLUP with a dissertation entitled “National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage – Contributions to a characterization of its implementation in Portugal between 2011-2021”. She started her professional career as cultural assistant at the Centro Gioco Educativo (Brescia, Italy), and as cultural manager at the Cooperativa Cultural La Caldera, for the Iliacan Dance Company (Barcelona, Spain). Has worked on several projects related to ethnographic documentary (www.identidadecoletiva.pt) and inventory of intangible cultural heritage (www.matrizpci.dgpc.pt), mainly in the Northeast region of Portugal and is coordinator of the nomination of the Carnival of Podence inscribed on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO, in 2019. Also participated (2018/2019) in the project CREATOUR – Developing Creative Tourist Destinations in Small Towns and Rural Areas (www.creatour.pt). Has worked as a consultant in the cultural departments of municipalities: developing cultural projects for funding programs, elaborating plans and activities to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, researching and documenting traditions and curating exhibitions. At Colab More since January 2020, he works in the Department of Heritage, Tourism and Welfare and is currently a PhD student in Digital Media at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.
Anthropologist, graduated in Anthropology from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC) and master in Human Evolution and Biology by the same University (FCTUC). He completed an 18-month internship at the Dryas archeology company. She started her professional experience at MORE CoLAB with a 9-month internship, later becoming an innovation technician where she helps in the preparation and submission of applications, project management, especially developing work related to cultural heritage, having submitted the National Inventory of the Entrudo de Lazarim and its application to the UNESCO List of Good Practices for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, work that it subsequently presented at the CIMI 23 Conferences. Through fieldwork, has experience in working with different people and communities facilitating the creation of relationships with culturally diverse teams. In 2022 participated in the International Heritage Summer School, an exchange program with participants from several Portuguese and foreign universities and institutions with training in the areas of management and planning of heritage, reading and interpretation of landscape, tourism and sustainability, archaeology and art history. Currently developing a replicator project within TexTOUR, with partners from Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Italy, Estonia, Poland that aims to develop training sessions for the local population using Business Model Canvas to help create sustainable tourism options in each region.
Degree in History- Branch of Cultural Heritage, by the Portucalense University Infante D. Henrique, Porto, post-graduate in Management and Politics of Science and Technology by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Master in Techniques of Integral Management of the Cultural Heritage, by the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Santiago de Compostela, recognized by the University of Porto as “confers on its holder the rights inherent to the academic degree of Master, registered under number 120210102480, on 31 March 2021”, Diploma of Advanced Studies in Archaeology by the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Salamanca, PhD in Cultural Heritage Management at the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Barcelona. He currently works as an Innovation Technician in the area of heritage at the Collaborative Laboratory for Mountain Research (MORE). Its main competences and research, development and innovation (R&D+i) are the inventory and management of cultural heritage, including movable cultural goods. Held training in the area of 3 D laser scanning and photogrammetry applied to heritage, during the attendance of the UNED Summer Course: “New technologies applied to the study, conservation and appreciation of prehistoric art”, directed by Professor Martí Mas Cornellá, with a duration of 35 hours, Centro Associado de Pontevedra da UNED, Pontevedra – Autonomous Community of Galicia (Spain), 6 to 10 July 2009.
FAQ’s
What do we do?
MORE CoLAB is a private non-profit association recognized since 2018 as a Collaborative Laboratory by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). Promotes the transfer of knowledge between the scientific system and the business fabric through applications to national and international competitive projects and funds and services in our areas of intervention.
What can we do?
We identify specific needs and challenges in Mediterranean Mountain areas and mobilize value chains by creating business opportunities based on science and technology. We diversify, stimulate and coordinate activities based on scientific knowledge in order to create economic and social value in areas such as endogenous products, local traditions, innovative products, new formulations and digital technologies.
What are the areas of intervention and R&D activities?
Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management – valorization of mountain biological resources, agroecological practices, soil, pests, and irrigation monitoring, restoration of ecosystems and agricultural/forestry consulting.
Bio-based Products and Processes – valorisation of food biodiversity, development of natural ingredients and biological formulations, new food technologies and technical-scientific advice.
Intelligent Technologies – software solutions, intelligent communication networks, sustainable energy, technologies for agriculture and food industry, and support to the digital and energy transition.
Heritage, Tourism and Well-being – projects for active ageing and quality of life, valorisation of cultural/tourist heritage, digitisation, scientific events and consultancy in sustainable tourism.
Where are we?
MORE CoLAB has its headquarters in Bragança and two hubs:
• The hub in Côa Valley Pole and Interior Center (Mêda)
• The hub in Macedo de Cavaleiros.
How to submit an idea for a project or service?
For each MORE CoLAB intervention area, it is possible to schedule a meeting with the respective coordination. Contacts are available on our website.
