Srishti Singh
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, KU Leuven
Research areas: Materials Science · Biomaterials · Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
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About
I am a PhD Student under the FCT 2025 “non-academic” thesis program at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Escola Superior de Biotecnologia. My thesis is related to addressing the relationship between sustainability and circular requirements and safety implications. The first is a driver for the use of more recycled fibre and PFAS free cellulosic materials, while the second implies the incorporation of additives to improve resistance to moisture and the recycling-derived contaminants. I have a Bachelor degree in Chemistry from Delhi University, India, a European masters in Food technology, Science and Business from KU Leuven, Belgium. I have 5 years of experience in the field of food packaging specifically in-line with the need of chemical safety. I have been collaborating with the F2FF project (RAIZ, Portugal), the BioProtect project (Inventive Materials, Portugal) and the Cost Action CA19124. I have 6 publications, 1 pre-print, 5 first-author conference abstracts and participated in several oral presentations. Additionally, I have three years of tutoring experience and have organised national level events.
Employment
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia Junior Researcher2022 - Present
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia R1 researcher2021 - 2022
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Forschungsinstitut für Nutztierbiologie (FBN) Research Assistant2021 - 2021
Education
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Hochschule Anhalt European master of science in Food Science, Technology, and Business (BiFTec)2019 - 2021
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KU Leuven European Master of Science in Food Science, Technology and Business (BiFTec)2019 - 2021
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia European master of science in Food Science, Technology, and Business (BiFTec)2019 - 2021
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University of Delhi Bachelor of Science (Honours)2016 - 2019
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (18)
- Chemical characterization of postindustrial recycled polyethylene terephthalate obtained from multilayer PET/PE sheets Save
- Cork-polypropylene composites for food contact Save
- Current usage of paperboard packaging Save
- Development of bio-based coatings incorporating microfibrillated cellulose, lignin and ionomer dispersions for food contact applications Save
- Biocides in food packaging Save
- Cellulose trays with PLA-based liners as single-used food packaging: Characterisation, performance and migration Save
- Safety profile of ZnO active packaging PBAT based biomaterial for food packaging Save
- Cellulose-based compostable packaging. Safety profile under real use conditions Save
- Multifunctional Properties of PBAT with Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Micronised Fibres for Food Packaging: Cast Films and Coated Paper Save
- The role of biodegradable materials in food packaging in the context of circular economy Save
- Recycling of polypropylene by supercritical carbon dioxide for extraction of contaminants from beverage cups Save
- Characterization and safety assessment of tomato paper board: Comparing samples from different EU countries. Save
- Multifunctional properties of PBAT with hemp micronized particles/fibers for food packaging Save
- Production and properties of biodegradable PBAT films for fruits and vegetable packaging: a comparison between scientific literature and commercial specifications Save
- Decontamination of food-grade polypropylene via supercritical CO2 to close the loop towards circular economy Save
- Recycling of polypropylene (PP) by supercritical CO2 for extraction of contaminants from beverage cups. A comparison with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) Save
- Recycling of polypropylene by supercritical CO2 for extraction of contaminants from beverage cups Save
- Thesis: Recycling of polypropylene (PP) by supercritical CO2 for extraction of contaminants from beverage cups. A comparison with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) Save