Lígia Rodrigues

Lígia Rodrigues is an Associate Professor in Synthetic Biology and Bio processes at the University of Minho. Her research interests focus on designing, constructing and optimizing microorganisms and biological systems to produce high value bioproducts and advanced biosensors. Her group, so-called SynBiomics, integrates synthetic biology, metagenomics, bioprospecting, nanobiotechnology, cell biology and advanced bioprocess engineering to address pressing challenges across diverse industrial sectors such as health, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and textiles.