Research group
Omics and Analytical Development
Position
Academic Staff
Agostinho Almiro de Almeida (Arouca, 31-10-1962), graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences (FFUP, 1986), PhD in Analytical Chemistry (FFUP, 2000). Assistant Professor at FFUP, since 2000. Teaching experience in Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Instruments, Techniques and Methods in Clinical Laboratory, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Trace Elements in Clinical Chemistry/Toxicology. Area of scientific activity: Trace element in health and disease. Trace element analysis - development and validation of analytical procedures; food, environmental, pharmaceutical, forensic and clinical/toxicological applications.
Representative Publications
A FT-NIR spectroscopy methodology to estimate firing distance based on the direct analysis of the bullet impact surface
10.1039/c6an00247a
y TRACE ELEMENTS IN AMBIENT AIR AT PORTO METROPOLITAN AREA-CHECKING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NEW EUROPEAN UNION (EU) AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
10.1080/15287394.2015.1051177
Firing distance estimation based on the analysis of GSR distribution on the target surface using ICP-MS-An experimental study with a 7.65 mm x 17 mm Browning pistol (.32 ACP)
10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.12.006
A post-mortem study of the anatomical region differences and age-related changes on Ca and Mg levels in the human brain
10.1016/j.microc.2013.11.012
Iron levels in the human brain: A post-mortem study of anatomical region differences and age-related changes
10.1016/j.jtemb.2013.08.001
Trace elements in human milk: Correlation with blood levels, inter-element correlations and changes in concentration during the first month of lactation
10.1016/j.jtemb.2008.03.007
Firing distance estimation through the analysis of the gunshot residue deposit pattern around the bullet entrance hole by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry - An experimental study
10.1097/01.paf.0000233631.40170.d4
Anatomical Region Differences and Age-Related Changes in Copper, Zinc, and Manganese Levels in the Human Brain
10.1007/s12011-014-0093-6
Iodine Status and Iodised Salt Consumption in Portuguese School-Aged Children: The Iogeneration Study
10.3390/nu9050458
Human predisposition to cognitive impairment and its relation with environmental exposure to potentially toxic elements
10.1007/s10653-017-9928-3
Fingernail Trace Element Content in Environmentally Exposed Individuals and Its Influence on Their Cognitive Status in Ageing
10.1007/s12403-018-0274-1
