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Molecular Biotechnology, Biocatalysis, Protein Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology

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Employment (6)

Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Lisboa, Lisboa, PT

2022-01-26 to present | Associate Professor (Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica e Biologica)
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Lígia O. Martins

Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Lisboa, PT

2014-09-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica e Biologica)
Employment
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Lígia O. Martins

Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Lisboa, PT

2004 to 2014-08-31 | Invited Assistant Professor (Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica)
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Lígia O. Martins

Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias: Lisboa, Lisboa, PT

1998 to 2005 | Assistant Professor (Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering)
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Lígia O. Martins

Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Lisboa, PT

2000 to 2003 | Senior Researcher (Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica)
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Lígia O. Martins

Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Oeiras, PT

1994 to 2000 | Post-doctoral fellow (Instituto Superior Técnico)
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Lígia O. Martins

Education and qualifications (5)

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa: Oeiras, PT

2024-01-18 | Agregação
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Lígia O. Martins

Technical University of Lisbon: Lisbon, PT

1990 to 1994 | PhD in Biotechnology (Instituto Superior Técnico)
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Lígia O. Martins

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB

1990 to 1991 | Visiting Researcher - PhD Fellow (Department of Microbiology)
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Lígia O. Martins

Technical University of Lisbon: Lisbon, PT

1987 to 1990 | Master in Biological Engineering (Instituto Superior Técnico (IST))
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Lígia O. Martins

University of Coimbra: Coimbra, PT

1983 to 1987 | Bachelor (Faculty of Sciences and Technology)
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Lígia O. Martins

Funding (19)

COMENZE: Computational and Enzyme Engineering for New Polymers

2025-03 to 2029-02 | Grant
Horizon 2020 (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

GA 101169327

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McGEA: Metalloenzymes and Cells for Green Environmental Alternatives

2024-12 to 2028-12 | Grant
Horizon 2020 (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

GA 101183014

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COxEnzymes-Ags: New Carbohydrate Oxidising Enzymes prepared by Directed Evolution and their application in the synthesis of Aminoglycoside derivatives with antibiotic potential and rare sugars.

2024-06 to 2026-06 | Grant
Horizon 2020 (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

101152159

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Biocat4Suschem: Broadening the spectrum of biocatalysts, bioprocesses and bio-products in industrial biotechnology

2023 to 2026 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

FCT 2022.02027.PTDC

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COZYME - Pan-European Network on Computational Redesign of Enzymes

2022 to 2026 | Grant
Horizon 2020 (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CA21162

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COZYME Establishing a Pan-European Network on Computational Redesign of Enzymes.

2022 to 2026 | Grant
European Cooperation in Science and Technology-COST Association (Brussels, BE)
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Lígia O. Martins

Unravel Structure-Function Relationships for Enhanced Biocatalysts

2022 to 2023 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

EXPL/BIA-BQM/0473/2021

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B-LigZymes: Bacterial Enzymes and Bioprocesses for Lignin Valorisation

2019 to 2023 | Grant
EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (Brussels, BE)
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SMARTBOX: Selective Modifications of Aromatics through Biocatalytic Oxidations

2019 to 2023 | Grant
H2020-BBI-JTO (Brussels, BE)
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Lígia O. Martins

FITzymes: Iterative Laboratory-Computational Evolution of Bacterial Ligninolytic Enzymes

2018 to 2021 | Grant
N/A (N/A, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BII-BBF/29564/2017

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ORBioelectronics: Oxidoreductase-based electrochemical biosensors and bioreactors: rational design guided by biophysical characterization

2018 to 2021 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BIA-BFS/31026/2017

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Biocatalysis for tackling Lignin Recalcitrance

2016 to 2019 | Grant
N/A (N/A, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

PTDC/BBB-EBB/0122/2014

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LIGNOVAL: Valorisation of lignocelluloses biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies

2014 to 2018 | Grant
European Cooperation in Science and Technology-COST Association (Brussels, BE)
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Lígia O. Martins

Discovery and characterization of ligninolytic bacterial enzymes

2014 to 2015 | Grant
N/A (N/A, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

EXP/BBB-BIO/1932/2013

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Valorization of the Mediterranean energy crops giant reed and cardoon by integrated bio-chemical conversion to dissolving grade pulps, fuel ethanol, xylitol and lignin-based products - a complex LCF biorefinery concept.

2010-03-01 to 2013 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
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Enzymatic Degradation and Synthesis of Azo and Antraquinonic Dyes

2007-09 to 2011 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisboa, PT)
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White Biotechnology for Added Value Products from Renewable Plant Polymers: Design of Tailor-Made Biocatalysts and New Industrial Processes (BIORENEW)

2006 to 2010 | Grant
European Commission Sixth Framework Programme (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

FP6-2004-NMP-NI-4/026456

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Expression, Purification, Biochemical and Structural Characterization of a Multicopper Oxidase from Myxococcus xanthus

2006 to 2007 | Grant
N/A (N/A, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

E-67/2006

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NanoEngineering of Bacterial Laccases

2005 to 2008 | Grant
N/A (N/A, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER:

POCTI/BIO/57083/2004

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