Expertise: Microbiology
Short Bio:
Luís Sousa has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology, both from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. He previously worked with ultrafiltration membranes modified with silver nanoparticles, with the aim of preventing biofouling. He is now undertaking his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Carla de Carvalho. In his PhD, he is identifying and studying microbial lipases for application in the detergent and textile industries.
Research Focus:
Microbial Biotechnology and Enzymology