Team

Maria Duarte

Research Fellow

Maria Duarte has been a research fellow in the PolySyc group since 2025. She obtained a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra in 2024. During her master’s thesis, she developed polyesteramide-based antimicrobial wound dressings based on α-amino acids. Currently, she is in collaboration with the company Componit, its research focuses on the development of integrated irrigation systems, consisting of completely biodegradable pipes and drippers.