Andreia Farinha

Experience

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  Universidade de Aveiro

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  Synthesis and characterization of calix[4]pyrroles derivatives;Characterization of the new compounds prepared;Study of the formation of calix[4]pyrroles: anion complex; equilibrium constants.

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  KAUST

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2021

  Scientific support in translational and industrial projects;Scientific support in research projects from various PIs research groups;Responsible for chromatography support to the various research groups at the center; including method development and quality of the data;Leading scientific collaboration with external universities;Supervise students in water/chemistry/supramolecular research. Research safety responsibilities – lead the preparation of Laboratory Safety Manual, practice Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for equipment use and experimental setups, Segregation and Organization of chemicals, especially the segregation of Particularly Hazardous Substances;Day to day support to research teams;Training researchers and students in the available chromatography techniques;Participation in water/chemistry/supramolecular research projects. Synthesis and characterization of macromolecules for anion sensing;Equilibrium constants for supramolecular system.

  • Staff Scientist

    Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Research Engineer

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
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  KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

  Sept 2022 - now

  Research scientist

  My main scientific interests are focused on the development of new methods for water characterization and treatment. Aiming the development of new green solvents; concepts for cleaning desalination membranes; methods to characterize and recover trace metals from water.