Dr. Teresa Mata, INEGI – Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering / LAETA – Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace, Portugal
Dr. Teresa Margarida Correia de Poço Mata is a Principal Researcher at INEGI, with over 25 years of experience in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Porto and has conducted research at the US EPA through a Fulbright scholarship. Her expertise spans Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability, Biofuels, and Microalgae Biorefineries. With 129+ publications, she is ranked among the top 2% of researchers globally. Dr. Mata collaborates internationally and has led numerous R&D projects, contributing significantly to engineering and sustainability solutions. 🌿⚙️📚
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Education 📚
Dr. Mata holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2004) from the University of Porto, where she also completed a BSc in Chemical Engineering (1995), an MSc in Environmental Engineering (1999), and an MBA (2007). She conducted research at the US EPA during her PhD, supported by a Fulbright scholarship, highlighting her international exposure and leadership potential in environmental research.
Recognition 📖
Dr. Mata has authored 129+ ISI journal publications, with 45 papers published in the last 5 years, primarily in high-impact journals. Her research has earned her inclusion in the top 2% of most influential researchers globally, according to Stanford University, and she boasts an H-index of 35 (Scopus). She received the CNOIV Prize and FEUP Scientific Recognition Award, marking her as an esteemed figure in her field.
Conclusion 🏆
Dr. Teresa Mata’s outstanding academic achievements, international collaborations, prolific publications, and industry partnerships make her a strong contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her contributions in sustainability and biofuels research, combined with her leadership in prestigious international projects, align with the award’s focus on impactful and innovative research.
Publication Top Notes
- Microalgae for biodiesel production and other applications: a review 🌱⚡ – Cited by 7601, 2010
- Parametric study of a brewery effluent treatment by microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus 🍺🧪 – Cited by 272, 2012
- Valorization of coffee grounds for biodiesel production ☕🔄 – Cited by 237, 2012
- Bio-refinery approach for spent coffee grounds valorization ♻️☕ – Cited by 235, 2018
- Framework for sustainability metrics 🌍📊 – Cited by 219, 2007
- Simulation and life cycle assessment of process design alternatives for biodiesel production from waste vegetable oils ♻️🛢️ – Cited by 216, 2010
- Microalgae for biotechnological applications: Cultivation, harvesting and biomass processing 🌱🔬 – Cited by 174, 2020
- Spent coffee grounds for biodiesel production and other applications ☕🔧 – Cited by 163, 2014
- Education for sustainability: challenges and trends 🎓🌱 – Cited by 145, 2006
- Microalgae biomolecules: Extraction, separation and purification methods 🌱🔬 – Cited by 135, 2020