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P.M. Martins

Also known as: Pedro M. Martins

University of Minho

Research areas: Energy · Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Advanced oxidation water treatment

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8179-8242
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Pedro Martins has built a distinguished path in the scientific community, beginning with a degree in Applied Biology in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Micro and Nanotechnology in 2011, and culminating in a PhD in Science in 2018, all from the University of Minho, Portugal. His PhD research, titled “New generation of photocatalytic nanocomposites,” laid the foundation for his subsequent career in materials for environmental remediation. Immediately after completing his PhD, as a postdoctoral researcher, Pedro participated in projects such as LungCheck and MicroTreat, consolidating a multidisciplinary profile and acquiring advanced competencies in microfluidics, additive manufacturing, and biomedical applications. In 2021, Pedro Martins was awarded a competitive contract as Junior Researcher and integrated into CBMA, where he develops 3D-printed polymeric multifunctional membranes to remove and monitor persistent contaminants (e.g., antibiotics, PFAS, and arsenic) in water matrices. His research combines additive manufacturing, green chemistry, and ecotoxicological assessment to advance sustainable and circular-economy-driven technological solutions. Pedro’s scientific path includes training and collaborative research at several international institutions. Notably, his scientific stays at TU Dresden (Germany), the Institute of Nanoscience of Aragon (Spain), and, more recently, BCMaterials, Fraunhofer, and Biomat (Spain/Germany), enabled the acquisition of key enabling competencies in MOF synthesis, sensing technologies, biobased materials processing, and advanced characterisation techniques. He has also established productive collaborations with the University of the Basque Country, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, the University of Vigo, the Unité de Développement des équipements Solaires (Algeria), and the Shaanxi University of Technology (China), strengthening his international scientific network. Pedro is currently deeply engaged in competitive research projects, acting as Coordinator of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship “3DMemBio” and University of Minho PI of SELFAQUASENS, while also serving as PI of HyPerRem and of an industrial R&D project with PPG Industries. He is also an active team member of River2Ocean 2.0 and has previously led or contributed to several completed national and international projects, demonstrating sustained scientific independence and leadership. His academic output includes over 66 publications, nearly half of which are as corresponding author, and nine highly cited papers each exceeding 100 citations. He has delivered 10 invited talks and more than 45 conference presentations, with publications in top-tier journals such as Chemical Reviews, Advanced Functional Materials, and Journal of Hazardous Materials, demonstrating strong impact in materials science and environmental remediation. Further recognising his scientific maturity and international reputation, Pedro Martins served in 2025 as an Expert Evaluator for the EIC Pathfinder Open, assessing high-risk, high-gain research proposals at one of Europe’s most competitive funding programmes. Beyond research, Pedro actively contributes to institutional leadership. He has served on the Scientific Council of the Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-sustainability (IB-S) and, between 2017 and 2025, managed the Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, supporting advanced research infrastructure and team development. Pedro’s commitment to education and mentorship is equally evident. He supervises doctoral and master’s students, participates in teaching activities across multiple programmes, and fosters the training of the next generation of scientists within an application-oriented research ecosystem. Overall, Pedro Martins’s career reflects a consistent trajectory of multidisciplinary innovation, scientific leadership, and international recognition.

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Projects & Funding

  • (River to Ocean 2.0) - New Socio-Ecological and Biotechnological Solutions for the Promotion of Aquatic Natural Capital in Northern Portugal Comissao de Coordenacao e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte
    2025 - Present
  • (HYPEREM) - HYbrid REMediation Solutions for Mitigating PER- And Poly-Fluoroalkyl Compounds in Aquatic Environments Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
    2025 - 2028
  • (SELFAQUASENS) - Advanced manufacturing of self-sensing bio-based membranes for environmental detoxification and revalorization European Union
    2025 - Present
  • (PPG) - PPG | Prestação de serviços PPG Industries, Inc. PPG Industries Inc
    2025 - 2027
  • (3DMemBio) - )3D Printed Membrane and Bioremediation for the Reduction of Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions
    2025 - 2027
  • 3D Printed Membranes Technology Combined With Bioremediation Strategies For Per- And Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Remediation In Aquatic Ecosystems Gobierno Vasco
    2024 - 2026
  • (B-EAMs) - Exploring Electroactive Microenvironments to re-sensitize Bacteria Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
    2023 - 2024
  • (REMSENS) - Remediation and sensing solutions for persistent pollutants decontamination Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
    2022 - 2023
  • (ARNET) - Aquatic Research Infrastructure Network Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
    2021 - 2025

Publications (126)