Hugo Ribeiro
Environmental Sciences Researcher
Additional Training
2023 - Training course on Primer on microbiome analysis (with amplicon sequencing of phylogenetic marker genes). 20 - 24 of April. Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
2018 - Practical Workshop on Elixir-Excelerate Workshop on Marine Metagenomics. 7 - 11 of May. IGC - Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Portugal.
2016 - E-Learning course on Analysis of Data from Molecular Techniques. 22 - 25 of September. CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research - University of Porto, Portugal.
2015 - Course on Analytical techniques in LC-MS / MS in aquatic environment. 22 - 25 of September. CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research - University of Porto, Portugal.
2014 - Advanced course on Bioinformatics of microbial genomes and mobile elements: New perspectives and applications. 21 - 25 July (40h). Biology Department and CESAM University of Aveiro, Portugal.
Research stays
COST Action ES1302 - Ecological Functions of Trace Metals in Anaerobic Biotechnologies.
Position: Visiting postdoctoral
Period: from April – June 2015
Institution: Collins Laboratory, National University of Ireland
Scientific Coordination: Prof. Gavin Collins
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Organization of Scientific Meetings/Events
Member of the Organizing Committee of the Conference of the Portuguese Polar Program (PROPOLAR):
“6th Portuguese Polar Conference”
From 30 October 2014 – 31 October 2014
Institution: CIIMAR - Rua dos Bragas, 289 - 4050-123 Porto
Teaching Collaboration / Experience
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– Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto –
2019 - Invited lecturer on the subject of Ecosystems Restoration at the Master's degree in Ecology and Environment program. FCUP, University of Porto.
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2017 and 2016 - Invited lecturer on the subject of Environmental Biotechnology at the Master's degree in Ecology and Environment program. FCUP, University of Porto.
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2015 and 2014 - Invited lecturer on the subject of Environmental Biotechnology at the Master's degree in Ecology, Environment and Territory program (FCUP) and Bioengineering program (FEUP), University of Porto.
2008 - Invited assistant on Laboratory in Environmental Applied Technology classes at the Master's degree in Biology program. FCUP, University of Porto.
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– Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences - University of Porto –
2012 - Invited assistant on Microbial Ecology laboratory classes at the Aquatic Sciences undergraduate degree program. ICBAS, University of Porto
2012 - Invited lecturer on the subject of Biological Oceanography at the Master's degree in Marine Sciences program. ICBAS, University of Porto
2009 - Invited lecturer on the subject of Microbial Ecology at the Aquatic Sciences undergraduate degree program. ICBAS, University of Porto
Supervising Experience
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– First-degree (BSc) Projects –
2016/2017 - André Soares: "Anthracene Potential Degradation Under Nitrate-Reducing Conditions in Estuarine Sediments".
First degree (BSc) in Environmental Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto.
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Jury at academic projects and dissertations
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– First-degree (BSc) Projects –
2016/2017 - Bruno Rodrigues: "Effect of temperature on nitrification in Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR) used in aquaculture".
First degree (BSc) in Environmental Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto.
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Universidade Jr | Escola de Ciências da Vida e da Saúde
Instructor on the "Escola de Ciências da Vida e da Saúde" (ECVS - School of Life and Health Sciences) program. The ECVS is part of the University of Porto initiation program for high school students.
The ECVS is structured around the development of small five-day research projects carried out under the guidance of researchers from the University of Porto units. The small projects were carried out at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
2013 - Project: Measurement of Iodine in the urine of African children
2012 - Project: Measurement of Iodine in the urine of Guinea-Bissau children
2009 - Project:
Outreach activities
Participation in the "Mostra UP", which is an initiative of the University of Porto to dissemination of scientific activity for high school students.
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2014 to 2018 - Representing the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR)
2009 to 2013 - Representing the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute - University of Porto (ICBAS - UP)
2004 to 2008 - Representing the Sciences Faculty of the University of Porto (FCUP)
Participation in the "CIIMAR Open Day", which is an initiative of the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research to the dissemination of scientific activity through several hands-on experiments for the general public.
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2019 - Representing the Hydrobiology Laboratory of the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR)
Funding / Grants and Awards
– Scientific Projects Funded as Team Member –
Jun 2018 - until May 2021
Reference: PTDC/BTA-GES/32186/2017
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ana Paula Mucha
Funding Entity: Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Funding: € 233.573,31
Fev 2017 - until Fev 2019
Project: SpilLess - First-line response to oil spills based on native microorganism cooperation.
Reference: EASME/EMFF/2016/1.2.1.4/010
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ana Paula Mucha
Funding Entity: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) programme of European Union
Funding: € 294.540,00
Jun 2010 - Nov 2013
Reference: PTDC/MAR/099140/2008
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ana Paula Mucha
Funding Entity: Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Funding: € 137.256,00
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– Individual Research Funding –
May - June 2015 - Short Term Scientific Mission: "The Role of Denitrifying Communities on Anaerobic PAHs Biodegradation".
Reference: COST-STSM-ES1302-2685
Funding Entity: COST Action ES 1302 supported by the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020
Funding: € 1.975,00
Jan 2009 - December 2012 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons Bioremediation in Salt Marsh: Plants – Microorganisms Interactions.
Reference: SFRH/BD/47631/2008
Funding Entity: Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Funding: € 61.040,00
– Awards, Prizes and Honours –
2018 - 3rd Atlantic Project Award - Winner
Category: Promote entrepreneurship and innovation
Project: "SpilLess" (Team member)
2018 - O Melhor do Portugal Tecnológico (The Best of Technological Portugal) Award - Honorable mention
Category: Sustentabilidade (Sustainability)
Project: "MarinEye" (Team member)
2006 - InnovationPoint Award - Winner (1500 €)
Category: Business ideas contest
Project: "EIR of soils: Evaluation, Impact and Remediation of contaminated soils with gasoline"
Awarding Entity: Innovation Point S.A
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Worldwide Sampling Campaings
2014 - 2016 - Participation on the Ocean Sampling Day (OSD) and River Sampling Day (RSD) that were a simultaneous sampling campaign of the world’s oceans and rivers, which took place (for the first time) on the summer solstice (June 21st) in the year 2014 and was repeated in 2015 and 2016.
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Hugo Ribeiro appearance at 8m28s up to 8m32s​
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– River Sampling Day (RSD) –
– Ocean Sampling Day (OSD) –
Manuscripts in preparation to submit as publications
Ribeiro H, et al. Effects of biofouling on nitrification performance of a biofilter operating in a commercial marine recirculation aquaculture system. Submit to Bioresource Technology
Ribeiro H, et al. Salt marsh plants as key mediators of crude oil impact on microbial denitrification. Submit to Biogeochemistry
Ribeiro H, et al. Pyrene potential degradation under dissimilatory nitrate-reducing conditions by an indigenous estuarine consortium. Submit to Marine Pollution Bulletin
Ribeiro H, et al. Anaerobic degradation of Anthracene in estuarine sediments - shifts on indigenous microbial consortium.Submit to Science of Total Environment
Ribeiro H, et al. Shifts in the Prokaryotic community and the effect of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the denitrification pathway.Submit to Environmental Pollution
Acknowledgements in Scientific Publications
Participation/supporting on laboratorial or experimental tasks of scientific studies/projects were acknowledged in the following peer-reviewed publications:
Almeida et al. 2011 - Role of different salt marsh plants on metal retention in an urban estuary. Published in the journal Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.
Silva et al. 2014 - Evaluation of the ability of two plants for the phytoremediation of Cd in salt marshes. Published in the journal Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.
Silva et al. 2014 - A strategy to potentiate Cd phytoremediation by saltmarsh plants - Autochthonous bioaugmentation. Published in the Journal of Environmental Management.
Teixeira et al. 2014 - Development of autochthonous microbial consortia for enhanced phytoremediation of salt-marsh sediments contaminated with cadmium. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.
Silva et al. 2015 - Response of two salt marsh plants to short- and long-term contamination of sediment with cadmium. Published in the Journal of Soils and Sediments.
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Ad-Hoc Journal Reviewer
Certified reviewer by the American Chemical Society.
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Reviewer in the following journals:
Journal of Hazardous Materials (1 manuscript reviewed)
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (2 manuscripts reviewed)
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International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (1 manuscript reviewed)
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European Journal of Soil Biology​ (1 manuscript reviewed)
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International Journal of Phytoremediation (1 manuscript reviewed)