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Food scientist with 5+ years lab experience and strong publication record.

Profile Summary

Inquisitive PhD graduate with five years of Post-Doctoral experience in University of Limerick (Ireland). Worked within innovative and sustainable research projects in collaboration with industry and academic partners to develop and upscale innovative products. Project driven scientist with extensive knowledge in the extraction, characterisation and formulation of bioactive food-derived ingredients e.g., proteins and peptides, polyphenols, antioxidants. Broad analytical background skilled in many analytical and biochemical techniques i.e., electrophoresis, LC, rheology, particle size analyser, LC-MS, spray and freeze dryer, cell culture and in vitro bioassays related to prevention of cardiovascular diseases, i.e., anti-hypertensive, antioxidant, anti-diabetes and anti-inflammatory. Strong publication background in peer reviewed academic journals and books. Intrinsically curious, focused, adaptable, respectful, friendly and collaborative, proactively searching for novel ideas and concepts.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Food Science
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Food Chemistry
• ☆ Protein/Enzyme Engineering

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Digital Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Big Data Analytics

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Manufacturing, Concept Development, Prototyping

Work Experience

Post-doctoral researcher

University of Limerick

September 2016 - Present

Education

PhD (Biological Sciences)

University of Limerick

March 2013 - May 2016

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Filipa B. Pimentel, Marlene Machado, Maria Cermeño, Thanyaporn Kleekayai, Susana Machado, Andreia M. Rego, Maria H. Abreu, Rita C. Alves, Maria Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Richard J. FitzGerald(2021). Enzyme-Assisted Release of Antioxidant Peptides from Porphyra dioica Conchocelis . Antioxidants. 10. (2). p. 249. {MDPI} {AG}

Filipa B. Pimentel, Marlene Machado, Maria Cermeno, Thanyaporn Kleekayai, Susana Machado, Andreia M. Rego, Helena Abreu, Rita C. Alves, Beatriz Oliveira, Richard J. (Dick) FitzGerald (2021). Enzyme-Assisted Release of Antioxidant Peptides from <i>Porphyra dioica</i> Conchocelis . Antioxidants.

Maria Cerme&#241;o, Thanyaporn Kleekayai, Miryam Amigo‐Benavent, P&#225;draig&#237;n Harnedy‐Rothwell, Richard J. FitzGerald(2020). Current knowledge on the extraction, purification, identification, and validation of bioactive peptides from seaweed . ELECTROPHORESIS. 41. (20). p. 1694--1717. Wiley

(2020). Effect of in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the antioxidant activity of the red seaweed Porphyra dioica . Food Research International.

Filipa B. Pimentel, Maria Cerme&#241;o, Thanyaporn Kleekayai, P&#225;draig&#237;n A. Harnedy-Rothwell, Eduarda Fernandes, Rita C. Alves, M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira, Richard J. FitzGerald(2020). Enzymatic Modification of Porphyra dioica-Derived Proteins to Improve their Antioxidant Potential . Molecules. 25. (12). p. 2838. {MDPI} {AG}

Filipa B. Pimentel, Maria Cermeno, Thanyaporn Kleekayai, P&#225;draig&#237;n A. Harnedy-Rothwell, Eduarda Fernandes, Rita C. Alves, Beatriz Oliveira, Richard J. (Dick) FitzGerald (2020). Enzymatic Modification of <i>Porphyra dioica</i>-Derived Proteins to Improve their Antioxidant Potential . Molecules.

(2020). Interfacial/foaming properties and antioxidant activity of a silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae protein concentrate . Food Hydrocolloids.

(2020). Application of in silico approaches for the generation of milk protein-derived bioactive peptides . Journal of Functional Foods.

(2019). Assessment of the microstructural characteristics and the in vitro bioactive properties of sunflower oil-based emulsions stabilized by fava bean (vicia faba) protein . Food Hydrocolloids.

(2019). Identification of bioactive peptides from brewers’ spent grain and contribution of Leu/Ile to bioactive potency . Journal of Functional Foods.

Maria Cerme&#241;o, Julianne Stack, Paul R. Tobin, Martina B. O&#39;Keeffe, P&#225;draig&#237;n A. Harnedy, Dagmar B. Stengel, Richard J. FitzGerald(2019). Peptide identification from a Porphyra dioica protein hydrolysate with antioxidant, angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory activities . Food & Function. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Cerme&#241;o, M., Felix, M., Connolly, A., Brennan, E., Coffey, B., Ryan, E., FitzGerald, R.J.(2019). Role of carbohydrate conjugation on the emulsification and antioxidant properties of intact and hydrolysed whey protein concentrate . Food Hydrocolloids. 88. p. 170-179.

Connolly, A., Cerme&#241;o, M., Crowley, D., O&#39;Callaghan, Y., O&#39;Brien, N.M., FitzGerald, R.J.(2018). Characterisation of the in vitro bioactive properties of alkaline and enzyme extracted brewers’ spent grain protein hydrolysates . Food Research International.

Felix, M., Cerme&#241;o, M., Romero, A., FitzGerald, R.J.(2018). Characterisation of the bioactive properties and microstructure of chickpea protein-based oil in water emulsions . Food Research International.

Cerme&#241;o, M., O&#39;Brien, N., FitzGerald, R.J.(2018). Angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitory activities of transglutaminase treated sodium caseinate hydrolysates . International Dairy Journal. 78. p. 85-91.

Cerme&#241;o, M., FitzGerald, R.J., O&#39;Brien, N.M.(2016). In vitro antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity of transglutaminase-treated sodium caseinate hydrolysates . International Dairy Journal. 63. p. 107-114.

(2015). Bioavailability of transglutaminase cross-linked sodium casein hydrolysates . Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.