Expertise: Microbiology, microalgae, biochemestry
Thesis: Valorization of winery by-product distillery wastewater for microalgae and biohydrogen production (https://doi.org/10.54499/2024.01446.BDANA)
Thesis Advisor: Nuno Mira
Non-Academic partner: Ferreira Gomes & Filhos Lda
Short Bio:
David Sousa is a reseach scientist, focused on constructing a bridge between Science and Entrepreneurship, with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and a Master's degree in Chemical and Biological Engennering from Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal. He is currently a PhD student in Biotechnology and Biosciences at Técnico ULisboa in partnership with Instituto Politécnico de Tomar and Ferreira Gomes&Filhos, LDA. His most relevant research was the study of growing single cell protein with agroindustrial residues for animal feeding.
Research Focus:
Research into the potential of microalgae for energy efficiency.
Sousa, D. (2019). Valorização de resíduos da indústria agroalimentar para produzir SCP através da cultura de microalgas. Repositório Comum.