Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar
CESAM is a research center dedicated to environmental sciences, atmospheric processes, climate change, and sustainable development. It engages in scientific publications, projects, and international collaborations to advance knowledge and solutions for environmental challenges. The center also hosts a diverse team of researchers and students working on various scientific and technological projects related to ecology, oceanography, environmental science, and biotechnology.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar
Products
Rapid environmental-pathogen detection sensor (prototype)
Prototype sensor systems developed for rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria in bivalves and other seafood (developmental stage; intended for monitoring and early-warning applications).
Integrated immunosensor screening system (prototype)
Integrated immunosensory platform developed for rapid screening of viral agents (project-based research and prototype development for diagnostic screening applications).
Rapid environmental-pathogen detection sensor (prototype)
Prototype sensor systems developed for rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria in bivalves and other seafood (developmental stage; intended for monitoring and early-warning applications).
Integrated immunosensor screening system (prototype)
Integrated immunosensory platform developed for rapid screening of viral agents (project-based research and prototype development for diagnostic screening applications).
Services
Provision of air-quality and atmospheric-impact modelling, emission-inventory development, long-range transport analysis and forecasting for regional and local scales.
Design, prototyping and validation of rapid-detection sensors and integrated immunosensor systems for pathogen and contaminant monitoring in environmental and aquaculture contexts.
Targeted and untargeted profiling of complex environmental matrices using multidimensional chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and high-resolution detectors.
Execution of ecotoxicological bioassays, biomarker analyses and integrated risk-assessment protocols across aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Optimization, pilot testing and cost assessment of advanced oxidation and other wastewater-treatment processes for removal of persistent organic contaminants.
Experimental assessment of biochar amendments, soil-function restoration studies, ecotoxicity testing and guidance for sustainable biochar application in agricultural and pasture systems.
Provision of air-quality and atmospheric-impact modelling, emission-inventory development, long-range transport analysis and forecasting for regional and local scales.
Design, prototyping and validation of rapid-detection sensors and integrated immunosensor systems for pathogen and contaminant monitoring in environmental and aquaculture contexts.
Targeted and untargeted profiling of complex environmental matrices using multidimensional chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and high-resolution detectors.
Execution of ecotoxicological bioassays, biomarker analyses and integrated risk-assessment protocols across aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Optimization, pilot testing and cost assessment of advanced oxidation and other wastewater-treatment processes for removal of persistent organic contaminants.
Experimental assessment of biochar amendments, soil-function restoration studies, ecotoxicity testing and guidance for sustainable biochar application in agricultural and pasture systems.
Expertise Areas
- Air quality modelling and atmospheric chemistry
- Atmospheric transport and meteorology (including micrometeorology)
- Environmental monitoring and sensor development
- Ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment
Key Technologies
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Three-dimensional chemical transport modelling
- Ensemble modelling and bias-correction techniques
- Machine learning and AI for environmental data
News & Updates
A scientific article evaluating air quality modelling improvements.
A scientific article comparing European atmospheric emission inventories.
A scientific article assessing air quality in Estarreja, Portugal.
A scientific article analyzing aerosol transport in Portugal.
A scientific article on bias correction in air quality predictions.
A scientific article evaluating air quality modelling improvements.
A scientific article comparing European atmospheric emission inventories.
A scientific article assessing air quality in Estarreja, Portugal.
A scientific article analyzing aerosol transport in Portugal.
A scientific article on bias correction in air quality predictions.