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Photophysics, Photochemistry, TADF, Luminescent nanomaterials
Portugal

Biography

I earned my Ph.D. in Chemistry from the NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, in 2014. Currently, I hold the position of Assistant Researcher at LAQV@REQUIMTE, NOVA School of Science and Technology. My research interests primarily revolve around the development of functional luminescent and photoresponsive materials. My scientific expertise spans a wide spectrum, ranging from organic synthesis to the photophysical characterization of both organic and organometallic compounds.

Additionally, I serve as an Invited Assistant Professor at ESTeSL, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, where I employ innovative pedagogical tools to teach Organic Chemistry.

During my postdoctoral studies, I undertook a project focused on TADF (Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence) emitting nanomaterials for applications in bioimaging and biosensing. This endeavor resulted in securing funding as the Principal Researcher for two research projects: "DEFENSE: Delayed Fluorescence Nanomaterials for Imaging and Sensing" (FCT/COMPETE2020 - approximately €207k) and "TAFENDIT - Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitting Nanomaterials for Detection and Imaging of Tumors" (Terry Fox Grant - €15k).

I am co-author of 30+ articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and have contributed a book chapter to the field. My mentoring experience includes supervising 3 MSc dissertations and 3 BSc final course projects. Presently, I am actively supervising 1 Ph.D. thesis.

Activities

Employment (6)

Rede de Química e Tecnologia Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde: Caparica, Setúbal, PT

2023-06-01 to present | Assistant Researcher (Chemistry)
Employment
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João Avó

Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Lisbon, PT

2020-01-01 to 2023-05-30
Employment
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João Avó

CQFM - Insituto Superior Técnico: Lisboa, PT

2017-05-01 to 2019-12-31 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Departamento de Engenharia Química)
Employment
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João Avó

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2015-02 to 2015-10 | Post-Doc Fellow (i3N/CENIMAT)
Employment
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João Avó

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2014-09 to 2015-01 | Research fellow (REQUIMTE)
Employment
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João Avó

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2014-03 to 2014-08 | Research fellow (REQUIMTE)
Employment
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João Avó

Education and qualifications (3)

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2010 to 2014 | PhD (REQUIMTE - Chemistry)
Education
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João Avó

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2007 to 2009 | MSc (REQUIMTE - Chemistry)
Education
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João Avó

Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Caparica, PT

2003 to 2007 | Bachelor (Chemistry)
Education
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João Avó

Funding (5)

Photonic Materials with Circularly Polarized Luminescence for Anti-Counterfeiting and Security Elements

2023-06-01 to 2029-05-31 | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2022.01003.CEECIND/CP1725/CT0005

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CIÊNCIAVITAE

TAFENDIT - Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitting Nanomaterials for Detection and Imaging of Tumours

2019 to 2021 | Contract
Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

10.13039/501100011733

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CIÊNCIAVITAE

DEFENSE - Delayed Fluorescence Nanomaterials for Imaging and Sensing

2018-09 to 2021-08 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/QUI-QFI/32007/2017

Source: Self-asserted source
João Avó
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

NANOLIGHT - Nanosystems for delivery of caged compounds

2011-03 to 2014-08 | Contract
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/QUI-QUI/112597/2009

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CIÊNCIAVITAE
grade
Preferred source (of 2)‎

TAFENDIT - Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitting Nanomaterials for Detection and Imaging of Tumours

Award
Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (Lisbon, PT)
Source: Self-asserted source
João Avó

Peer review (5 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for Angewandte Chemie. (2)
Review activity for ChemPhysChem. (1)
Review activity for Journal of chemical education. (1)
Review activity for Langmuir : (1)