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Biography
Dr. Adriana Cunha Neves is a faculty member in the applied sciences department, where she teaches at levels 8 and 9 and supervises both research master's and PhD students. She is also highly involved in science promotion in the community having led several outreach events linked with science and enviroment
Her research focuses on repurposing waste streams for the generation of bioactive protein/peptide enriched food and cosmetics, and developing eco-friendly and sustainable biomaterials. She collaborates with engCORE, designCORE, and other academic and industrial partners in the fields of food processing, beverage production, and plastic production.
Currently, Dr. Cunha Neves is actively involved in multiple projects centered on promoting circular economy principles and sustainable practices.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Extraction, Purification and characterisation of biofunctional peptides from marine processing co-products, University of Limerick
2012 → 2015
Bachelors Degree, Anatomia Patologica, Citologica e Tanatologica, School of Health Sciences - Polytechnic of Porto
2006 → 2011
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- Biomaterials
- Bioactives
- Proteins
- Peptides
- Bioplastics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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SPHABB: Sustainable Production of 3-Hydroxypropionic acid and Biopolymers from Biomass
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator) & Dowling, D. (Team Member)
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2028
Project: International
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Pathway 6: Open Access Fund
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator), Perez Gavilan van Marweijk, A. (Team Member) & Culliton, D. (Team Member)
01/01/2024 → 31/08/2024
Project: Internal › Research Connexions
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SPac Challenge
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator) & Culliton, D. (Team Member)
01/04/2023 → 30/04/2023
Project: National
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Development of nutraceuticals from by-products from the brewing industry
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator) & Ryan, D. (Team Member)
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2024
Project: National
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AltFuel4DF: Portable and Scalable Waste to Synthetic Biofuel Technology
Vashishtha, A. (Principal Investigator) & Cunha Neves, A. (Team Member)
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: National
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Acceptability of protein-enriched foods in a population sample of the region of Niassa, Mozambique: A Preliminary Insight Issued
Neves, A. C., Long, S., Pier Macuvele, D. L., Nido, S. A. & Bahule, C. E., 14 Aug 2024, In: DSA Ireland : Working paper series.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering Global Learning through Virtual Internationalisation-at-Home: A Cross-Cultural Pharmaceutics and Biotechnology Collaboration between Ireland and India
Cunha Neves, A., Moghe, S. & Muraleedharan Nair, I., 01 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation. 6, 1, p. 1-6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Material characterisation of bioplastics: Influence of different starch sources in fish gelatin-based blends
Stanley, J., Poulain, C., Debeaufort, F., Brachais, C.-H., Culliton, D., Benbettaieb, N., Jovani-Sancho, A.-J. & Neves, A. C., 10 Mar 2026, In: Materials Today Sustainability. 34, 101344.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutritional Profile of Meat and the Biological, Environmental, and Processing Factors Affecting its Composition: A Review
Skoumpa, S., Neves, A. C., Cleary, J. & Phelan, D., 20 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Food Chemistry & Nanotechnology. 12, 1, p. 17-32 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pot Ale as a Sustainable Raw Material for the Generation of Biopolymers
Foster, S., Frenkler, M., Nagy, A., Nic Phiarais, B., O’Mahony, J., Casey, B. & Neves, A. C., 18 Jun 2026, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists. 1, 11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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SmUCS Weekly Bite - Turning industrial by-products into compostable bioplastics
Cunha Neves, A., Culliton, D. & Casey, B.
25/03/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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SETU Applied Sciences and KNM India celebrate first collaborative student partnership
Cunha Neves, A., Muraleedharan Nair, I. & Kakouli, T.
03/10/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Minister Heydon and Minister of State Grealish announce €5.9 million for new ICT, environmental, animal welfare and bioeconomy research
01/05/2025
1 Media contribution
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SETU secures €1.37 million US-Ireland research grant for sustainable bioplastics project
28/03/2025
1 Media contribution
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New Research on Sustainability Research from Department of Applied Science Summarized (Valorisation of Tomato Waste as a Source of Cutin for Hydrophobic Surface Coatings to Protect Starch- and Gelatine-Blend Bioplastics)
Germaine, K. J., Tobin, N., Culliton, D., Cunha Neves, A. & Hegde, M.
19/09/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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