Filipe Vinagre

About Filipe Vinagre

Current Research (PhD Project):

I am a doctoral student at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, and a member of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie GREENS network. My research focuses on developing sustainable extraction and valorization strategies for diatoms, aiming to recover high-value biomolecules and silica frustules through an integrated biorefinery approach. With a background in food engineering and bioresource processing, I now work with the Swedish Algae Factory to advance green technologies for the full utilization of algal biomass.

My broader interests include novel and green extraction methods, food processing innovations, and the many applications of algae across sustainable industries.

Previous research:

Before starting my PhD, I worked as a research fellow at the LEAF – Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture, and Food research group at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. My master’s research focused on developing sustainable food products using macroalgae from the Portuguese coast, emphasizing eco-friendly assisted extraction techniques including microwave-, ultrasound-, and thermal-based methodologies to isolate bioactive compounds such as hydrocolloids, and on creating plant-based emulsions and gelled structures.I have collaborated in national and European bioeconomy projects such as the Blue Bioeconomy Pact (Sea2Fork) and VIIA FOOD – MYA Protein Emulsions, and presented my work at international conferences including AlgaEurope, EFFoST, EQA, Ibereo, and Lisbon Food Affair. These experiences strengthened my interest in algal biotechnology, spanning from food innovation to industrial applications in sustainable materials.