Raquel Nunes da Silva holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Aveiro (2009). She completed a Master's degree in Biochemistry, specializing in Biomolecular Methods, at the same university in 2011, and obtained a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Biochemistry the following year. In 2017, she earned a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Aveiro.

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Since 2013, she has participated in 15 specialized courses in her field and obtained multiple certifications. She gained international research experience with Professor Jon Golding’s group at The Open University (UK), advancing her skills in antimicrobial development, compound design and synthesis, as well as microbial and cell culture techniques.

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RNS has expertise in photophysics, photobiology, organic synthesis and structural characterization, redox-controlled processes, microbiology, cell culture, antimicrobial discovery, and photodynamic inactivation.

Her primary current scientific interests focus on the development of novel nanostructured polyphenol-based antimicrobials, aligned with a One Health approach that integrates human and environmental safety with sustainable practices in agri-food and forestry production.

 

She is also deeply engaged in the characterization of food matrices and the valorization of agri-food by-products, studying their interactions with biological systems.

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RNS has established a strong network of collaborations across academic, industrial, sectoral, and governmental institutions, reinforcing her commitment to multidisciplinary and impactful research.