João Maia’s background is in biotechnology, completed his bachelor’s degree in 2020, with a final project on the selection of a microbian community to produce bioplastics (PHAs), from mixed microbial cultures.
He is currently enrolled in the University of Aveiro’s Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology Master’s course, where he will be working on protein-based hydrogel composites for 3D printing for his thesis, namely, platelet lysates and Bioactive glass nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
João is also a scout and music teacher. He enjoys nature, music, and is a craft beer enthusiast and homebrewer.