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- Gaps and their implications for future curriculum reform in food science, technology, and engineering (FST&E)Publication . Saguy, I. Sam; Silva, Cristina L. M.An AI-assisted comparative analysis of 3-recent publications demonstrates strong thematic convergence around curriculum modernization, project-based learning, interdisciplinarity, sustainability, and regional contextualization in FST&E education. These priorities align with contemporary models of future-ready professional development. However, systematic analysis of the literature reveals several critical gaps. Notably, the integration of regulatory science, food law, and policy engineering is limited, despite their central role in system design, compliance, innovation deployment, and risk-based decision making in highly regulated food systems. While experiential and project-based learning are emphasized, structured training in entrepreneurship, technology translation, intellectual property management, and process commercialization is underrepresented, constraining research-to-market and SME-driven innovation pathways. Digitalization and AI-enabled approaches are largely framed from a tools-centric perspective, with inadequate attention to physical process understanding, first-principles modeling, data quality and governance, cyber-physical systems, responsible AI implementation and ethics. Also, curriculum reform is primarily discussed in terms of content coverage, with limited adoption of competency- based assessment frameworks capable of validating transferable, interdisciplinary, and professional engineering competencies. Experiential learning remains predominantly anchored in conventional laboratory and internship models, overlooking emerging paradigms (e.g., digital twins, remote experimentation, virtual simulation environments). The prevailing focus on degree-centric education neglects the engineering imperative for lifelong learning, modular upskilling, and micro- credentialing in response to innovation, regulatory, and societal changes. Collectively, findings indicate that current FST&E curriculum reform remains incomplete and would benefit from a systems-oriented engineering education paradigm integrating regulatory competence, ethical digitalization, innovation engineering, robust competency validation, hybrid laboratory skills, enhanced health and nutrition advocacy, and lifelong learning pathways.
- Hybrid computational modelling of human voltage-gated sodium channels for isoform-specific therapeutic designPublication . Boazinha, João Pedro; Carneiro, João; Cerqueira, Nuno M. F. S. A.; Sousa, Sérgio F.Introduction: Voltage-gated sodium channels are membrane proteins that open and close in response to voltage changes to allow Na+ influx in excitable cells, enabling action potentials, muscle contraction, and electrical signaling. Aim: Apply a hybrid modelling strategy that combines artificial intelligence and physics-based refinement to build a realistic 3D models of NaV channels.
- An automated pipeline for 3D structural modelling of DNA probes for pathogen detectionPublication . Pereira, Beatriz; Fernandes, Romeu; Soares, Pedro; Pratas, Diogo; Sousa, Sérgio F.; Carneiro, João
- Minimal relative absent words as candidate host-pathogen signatures for innovative diagnosisPublication . Almeida, Sara; Carneiro, João; Pratas, DiogoMinimal Relative Absent Words (mRAWs) are the shortest nucleotide sequences occurring in one genome, such as a pathogen, while being absent from another, such as the host, making them potential genomic signatures. Recent work on SARS-CoV-2 showed that shorter mRAWs tend to exhibit higher GC-content than both the human and virus genomes and transcriptomes and identified a persistent mRAW in the Spike gene, a key protein involved in host-cell entry, highlighting the relevance of absent words for pathogen detection.
- An automated pipeline for the 3D structural modelling and docking of ssDNA probes for pathogen detectionPublication . Pereira, Beatriz; Fernandes, Romeu; Soares, Pedro; Pratas, Diogo; Sousa, Sérgio F.; Carneiro, João
- Development and implementation of a game-based educational tool for microbiological risk awareness in Tenebrio molitor productionPublication . Carvalho, Teresa Bento de; Teixeira, Paula; Barbosa, Joana BastodEdible insects such as Tenebrio molitor larvae are emerging as sustainable protein sources. However, microbiological hazards can occur throughout the production chain. Science and game-based learning can enhance awareness and public engagement.
- From food waste to foodborne risk: assessing the safety of organic compostPublication . Rezende, Lourenço Pinto de; Barbosa, Joana; Teixeira, PaulaComposting is a growing practice in both organic and conventional farming systems. Prepared from organic waste that would otherwise be unusable, this technique promotes the reuse of these by-products as effective soil amendments. While its efficiency varies according to the raw materials used and composting conditions, this practice has become widespread in urban farming due to its low cost and accessibility. However, the microbiological quality of composts produced in urban farms remains poorly characterized, particularly regarding the presence of hygiene indicators and foodborne pathogens. As compost is frequently applied directly to crops, insufficiently stabilized or contaminated compost may represent a relevant route of microbial contamination in urban farming systems. In this work, mature composts were collected from 10 urban farms in Porto, Portugal, and their microbiological quality was evaluated.
- From insects to functional ingredients: protein hydrolysates for animal nutritionPublication . Borges, Sandra; Almeida, André; Pintado, Manuela
- An automated pipeline for 3D structural modelling of DNA probes for pathogen detectionPublication . Pereira, Beatriz; Fernandes, Romeu; Soares, Pedro; Pratas, Diogo; Sousa, Sérgio F.; Carneiro, João
- Minimal relative absent words as candidate host-pathogen signatures for innovative diagnosisPublication . Almeida, Sara; Carneiro, João; Pratas, DiogoMinimal Relative Absent Words (mRAWs) are the shortest nucleotide sequences occurring in one genome, such as a pathogen, while being absent from another, such as the host, making them potential genomic signatures. Recent work on SARS-CoV-2 showed that shorter mRAWs tend to exhibit higher GC-content than both the human and virus genomes and transcriptomes and identified a persistent mRAW in the Spike gene, a key protein involved in host-cell entry, highlighting the relevance of absent words for pathogen detection.