(Chemical) Bonding is what makes life possible

VitaeMy name is Álvaro Torrinha and I have a graduation and a master degree in Chemical Engineering at SuperiorInstitute of Engineering of Porto (ISEP). After a period working in the chemical industry, in 2015 I began myPhD studies in Sustainable Chemistry at Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto, being concluded in July of2019. Between September of 2019 and June 2023 I have been supported by REQUIMTE-LAQV funds as a Post-Doc researcher, integrating a project consisting in the development of electrochemical (bio)sensors forpharmaceuticals detection with the research being conducted at ISEP. In this period, I created a new line ofresearch at ISEP dedicated to the developement of biofuel cells and self-powered biosensors. Briefly, I am(co)author of 21 indexed papers, 2 book chapter and 15 communications in national and internationalconferences and won 2 academic merit scholarships. I am also editor on a Topical Collection from Sensorsjournal: "Sensors and Biosensors for Environmental and Food Applications" (URL:https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/special_issues/Sensors_Environmental_Food). During Post-Doc, Istarted to supervise PhD and master students (7 finished and 4 ongoing) as well as began teaching activities.Currently I have a research contract resulting from a successful application to the Individual Call to ScientificEmployment Stimulus (2022), performing research activities centred on developping novel electrochemiclsensors for contaminants of emerging oncern present in environmental samples.