Our team is composed of over 90 dedicated people!

15 PhD / 49 MSc / 24 Grad / 3 Second

Meet our team

We are a young and multidisciplinary organization with a wide range of services and solutions

General Management

Cláudia Cristóvão
Managing Director

Product Design and Development

Filipa Carneiro
Coordinator

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho
Master in Manufacturing Technologies, University of Minho
Degree in Biological Engineering, University of Minho
Product development, numerical modeling, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural and multiphysics analysis

Agnieszka Rocha
Project Manager
Ângelo Marques
Project Manager

Graduation and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering with a specialisation in Structures, University of Minho
Technical Project Management, Product Development, 3D Modeling, Numerical Modeling, Structural Analysis,
Mechanics of Composite Materials, Mechanical Testing

André Gomes
R&D Technician

Product Designer, University of Minho
Product design and development
Design Thinking
3D Modeling
Rendering
Design

Bruno Sousa
R&D Technician
Catarina Rebelo
R&D Technician
Clara Gonçalves
Project Manager

Master's degree in Materials Engineering, University of Minho
Project management; R&D activities
Selection of Materials;
Polymer Characterisation

Inês Gomes
R&D Technician

Integrated Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho
Numerical modeling
Structural analysis
Product development
Mechanical tests

Joana Silva
R&D Technician

Industrial Designer, Escola Superior de Design, IPCA
Product development
CAD modeling
Additive Manufacturing
Communication and product representation

Joel Antunes
Project Manager

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho
Manufacturing Technologies
Mechanical project
Static simulation
Automation
Additive Manufacturing
Project management

Lourenço Bastos
R&D Technician
Luciano Rietter
R&D Technician

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Regional University of Blumenau – FURB (Brazil)
PhD student in Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Minho
Electrical circuits and power electronics
Conceptualization and development of electronic systems integrated into thermoplastic parts
Electromagnetic simulations applied to the development of thermoplastic products

Luís Pedroso
R&D Technician

Integrated Master in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Numerical modeling
3D Modeling
Polymeric and composite materials
Structural analysis
Product development

Pedro Gomes
R&D Technician

Master in Materials Engineering, University of Minho
Numerical simulation
Material selection
Abaqus, Hyperworks, Design X, Control X, Reverse Engineering, GRANTA Selector

Rosária Ferreira
R&D Technician

Master's in Design and Product Development, IPCA
Industrial Designer
Specialisation in UX/UI Design
Research and development
User Experience
Design Thinking

Rui Oliveira
R&D Technician

Integrated Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho
Mechanical projects
Structural numerical simulation
Electromagnetic numerical simulation
R&D activities

Susana Costa
R&D Technician
David Serrão
R&D Technician

Degree in Mechanical Engineering - State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Polytechnic of Leiria (ESTG)
Postgraduate in Offshore Floating Systems Engineering - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
MBA in Strategic Management of Maintenance and Production - Federal Fluminense University (MBA)
Postgraduate in Numerical Flow Analysis by CFD - Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software (ESSS)
Master degree in CFD with Ansys - Polytechnic of Madrid (UPM) – (Master Thesis, last semester)
Numerical simulations, CFD, Ansys, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mesh
Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Turbomachinery, Multiphase Flow, FSI, Turbulence, Thermodynamics

Ana Vicente Barroso
R&D Technician

Degree in Product Design
Product Designer
Communication Designer

Advanced Manufacturing Processes (Polymers)

Sílvia Cruz
Coordinator

Ph.D. Degree in in Science and Polymer Engineering and Composites, University of Minho
M.Sc. Degree (before Bolonha) in Processing and Characterisation of Materials, University of Minho
Degree in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Thermoplastic conventional and non convetional injection moulding, in-mould electronics (IME) e in-mould decoration (IMD), process simulation, thermoforming, material characterisation, printed electronics ( inkjet printing, screen printing, flexible and stretchable electronics).

Ana Rita Marques
Project Manager
Catarina I. Faria
R&D Technician

Master's degree in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
In-Mould Electronics (IME) and In-Mould Decoration (IMD) technologies
Thermoforming and screen-printed electronics

Cátia Araújo
R&D Technician

Master's degree in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Conventional and unconventional injection moulding and thermoforming
Numerical simulation of the conventional and unconventional injection moulding process (support for mold development and process definition)
Printing technologies: screen printing

Diana Dias
R&D Technician

Degree in Bioengineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Master's degree in Materials Engineering with a specialty in biomaterials, University of Coimbra
Manufacturing processes for products based on thermoplastic materials
Conventional and unconventional injection
Film insert moulding (IME, IMD and IML)
Rheological studies of the injection moulding process through numerical simulation

Daniel Silva
R&D Technician

Integrated Master in Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra
Conventional injection, In-mould Labeling (IML) and RFID Embedding
3D modeling, prototyping and technical support for mould production
Processing of thermoplastic polymers by direct digital manufacturing

Eduardo Gonçalves
R&D Technician

Degree in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Plastic injection moulding process
Changing moulds, fine-tuning processes
Maintenance of moulds and equipment

António Lopes
Auxiliar Technician

Advanced Manufacturing Processes (Composites)

Paulo Antunes
Coordinator

PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Minho
Computational mechanics, constitutive modeling of polymeric materials, structural integrity assessment of critical components
Technical manager in several projects (European and national) in the areas of materials science, computational mechanics and monitoring the structural integrity of critical components

Helena Rocha
Project Manager

PhD in Science and Engineering of Polymers and Composites, University of Minho
Master's degree in Materials Engineering, University of Minho
Experimental simulation tests of the space environment
Characterisation of materials
Processing of polymer composites
Integration of sensors for structural monitoring and the production process of composite materials

Joana Malheiro
R&D Technician

PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Textile Engineering, University of Beira Interior
Thermosetting and thermoplastic composite materials
Sensing and testing of composite systems
Simulation of composite manufacturing processes (RTM, VARI, filament winding and thermoforming)
Analysis and testing of composite materials
Ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDI)
Rheological analysis and tests; Transport phenomena
(Fluid Dynamics, analysis and simulation of fluid flow)
Analysis and testing of materials (mechanical, thermal and surface)
Textile materials (analysis, testing and manufacturing)

Miguel Vasconcelos
R&D Technician

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, FEUP, in the area of Mechanical Constructions
Sizing and specification of reservoirs, pipes and various equipment and accessories
Manufacture of equipment made of fiberglass-reinforced plastics
R&D and standardization applied to the sector

Rafael Alves
R&D Technician

Tests and Failure Analysis

Paula Peixoto
Coordinator
Adriana Ribeiro
R&D Technician
Alexandra Prata
R&D Technician
Andreia Vilela
R&D Technician
Daniela Costa
R&D Technician

Master's Degree in Chemical Characterisation and Analysis Techniques, University of Minho
Degree in Biochemistry, University of Minho
Chromatographic techniques (GC; HLPC)
Spectrometric techniques (EAA)
Microscopic techniques (TEM)
Validation of analytical methods

Liliana Ferreira
Project Manager

Degree in Biotechnology, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Master's Degree in Chemical Characterisation and Analysis Techniques, University of Minho
Laboratory Technician in the Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Polymer Industry
Chromatography (HPLC and GC), thermal (DSC and TGA), FTIR, UV-Vis techniques

Sofia Oliveira
R&D Technician

Extrusion, Compounding and Advanced Materials

Renato Reis
Coordinator
Carolina Barros
R&D Technician

Master's degree in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Management of production planning and factory maintenance
Film compounding and extrusion
Characterisation of polymers
R&D activities
PhD student of Science and Engineering of Polymers and Composites

Graziella Saft
R&D Technician

Master in Engineering and Materials Technology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
Postgraduate in Project Management, ESIC Business & Marketing School
Product research and development; Synthesis and formulation of thermoplastic polyurethanes; Synthesis of polyesters for polyurethanes; Formulation of epoxy resins and polyureas for protective coatings; Quality tools

Hiléia Souza
R&D Technician

Degree in Industrial Chemistry, University of Beira Interior
Extrusion and Compounding
Characterisation of Polymers
R&D activities
Quality control in injection and extrusion processes
Pigments and dyes for polymers

Marisa Branco
R&D Technician
Mariana Marques
R&D Technician

Master in Polymer Engineering, University of Minho
Extrusion and Compounding
Characterisation of Polymers
R&D and Design Thinking
Interaction Design, Ergonomics and Usability
Master's student in Product Design and Development, IPCA

Sónia Miranda
R&D Technician
Pedro Sousa
Auxiliar Technician

Mechanical Engineering Student, ISEP
Polymer Engineering Student, UMinho
Extrusion
Polymers
Maintenance

Cátia Zoraida
Project Manager

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Porto (FEUP)
Project management

Sibele Cestari

PhD in Polymer Science and Technology, Institute of Macromolecules Professor Eloisa Mano, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Architect and Urban Planner, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Research expertise on polymers recycling, natural fibres reinforced composites, polymers characterisation and processing – extrusion, injection moulding, rotomoulding, synthesis and modification of nanomaterials for polymer nanocomposites.

Sandra Sampaio
R&D Technician
Rafael Santos
R&D Technician
António Lopes
Auxiliar Technician
Daiane Rosa
Project Manager

Master's in Entrepreneurship and Internationalization, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto
Specialization in Environmental Management and Sustainable Economy from PUC-RS
Degree in Administration
Management of technological innovation projects
Industry 4.0
Circular economy

Raquel Barbosa
R&D Technician

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP)

Daniel Reis
R&D Technician

Student of PD-TERM&SC, University of Minho
Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP)
Degree in Biochemistry, University of Porto (FCUP)
Development and Characterisation of Biomaterials
3D Bioprinting

Beatriz Sampaio
R&D Technician

Integrated Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra
Specialisation in Biosystems

João Ribeiro
R&D Technician
Nelson Pinto
Project Manager
Gustavo Kampa

Degree in Industrial Chemistry, University of Beira Interior
Extrusion and compounding
Characterisation of polymers
R&D activities
Quality control in injection and extrusion processes
Pigments and dyes for polymers

Leonor Calado
R&D Technician
Mónica Fernandes
Project Manager

PhD in Inorganic Materials & Catalysis, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Eindhoven
Master in Organic Chemistry and Natural Products
Degree in Biochemistry, University of Aveiro
Valorization of Biomass, Organic Synthesis
Accounting, Administration

Magda Silva
R&D Technician

PhD in Science and Engineering of Polymers and Composites, UMinho
Integrated Masters in Biomedical Engineering, UMinho

Circular Economy and Environment

Bruno Pereira da Silva
Coordinator
Ana Carolina Soares
R&D Technician

Degree and Master in Bioresources, ISEP
Training in Circular Economy, FEUP
Postgraduate in Integrated Quality, Environment and Safety Management Systems, ISEP
Higher Technical Course on Occupational Safety
Laboratory quality control in the areas of paints and food
Environmental consulting

Bruna Machado
R&D Technician

Integrated Master in Biological Engineering in the field of Environmental Technologies, University of Minho
Environmental management
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Biotechnology
Waste Management
Health and safety
Sustainability

Catarina Faria
R&D Technician

Degree in Environmental Engineering, ESAPL
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Sustainability
Trainer
RecyClass Auditor

Catarina Silva
Project Manager

PhD in Biology, University of Porto
Environmental and Economic Efficiency & Project Management
Tools/Methodologies: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), Product & Organizational Environmental Footprint (PEF & OEF), Carbon Footprint of products & organizations.
Internal and external trainer (ID F733200/2022).
Internal auditor

Daniel Ribeiro
R&D Technician
Hector Nunes
R&D Technician
Inês Costa
R&D Technician

Integrated Master in Environmental Engineering, FEUP
Life Cycle Assessment
Carbon Footprint of products & organizations
Sustainability

Luís Silva
Natália Ladeira
Project Manager

Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB, Belgium, and in partnership with the Electric Energy Research Center – CEPEL
Master in Science and Technology of Polymers, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, in partnership with the Electric Energy Research Center – CEPEL
Graduation in Textile Industrial Engineering, at the Chemical and Textile Industry Technology Center – CETIQT.
Polymers, sustainability, recycling, life cycle analysis, smart and functional materials, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, polymer characterisation, textile materials, and manufacturing processes.

Samara Costa
R&D Technician
Sofia Pinto
R&D Technician

Digitalisation, Advanced Programming and Automation

Paula Silva
Coordinator
Eduardo Oliveira
R&D Technician
Emanuel Silva
Hugo Gomes

Degree in Management, University of Minho | Rotterdam Business School
Postgraduate in Accounting, University of Minho
Certified Accountant
Project financial management
Financial analysis and management control
Business plans
Accounting
Public procurement

Administrative and Financial

Adelaide Sousa
Administrative and Financial Manager (CA)
Dário Teixeira
Project Manager
Deolinda Fernandes
Financial Projects Manager
Paula Silva
Administrative and HR Technician
Roberto Teixeira
CCP Administrative Technician

Graduate in Management, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Financial, Accounting and Purchasing Area
Advanced Excel

Rui Silva
Administrative and Financial Manager

Degree in Management, University of Minho
CFO
Shared Services Manager
Internal Auditor
External auditor
Certified Accountant

Neuza Salgado
Financial Projects Technician

Degree in Management, University of Minho | Rotterdam Business School
Postgraduate in Accounting, University of Minho
Certified Accountant
Project financial management
Financial analysis and management control
Business plans
Accounting
Public procurement

Communication and Marketing

João Moura
Communication and Marketing Manager

Degree in International Relations, University of Minho
Degree in Social Communication, University of Minho
Institutional Communication, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Press, Image, Video, Radio, Websites, Content Production and Management, Translation

Business Development

Pedro Mimoso
Business Development Director
Paulo Lopes

Human resources

Administrative and HR Technician
Marisa Branco
Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Quality and Innovation

Ana Antunes
Coordinator

Maintenance and Logistics

António Lopes

Operations and PMO

Carlos Ribeiro
Operations and PMO Director
PMO Technician

Infrastructure

The commitment of our team

Focusing on multiple areas of activity, PIEP seeks excellence daily, establishing partnerships, and producing research applied to our daily lives. The team is creative, collaborative, innovative, and ambitious.

Promoting the production of knowledge, its application, and effective transfer to different sectors of activity, the PIEP team continuously creates value for its associates, customers, partners, and society in general.

Our experience

PIEP’s experience is the result of the work developed over the years in research, development, and innovation activities.

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