Head of Laboratory
National Health Institute Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Portugal
Inês Ribeiro Coelho completed the degree in Engenharia Agronómica in 2004 by the Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia. Is finishing the PhD program in Chemistry in co-tutelle between the University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico and the University of Pau under the theme "Advanced analytical strategies in inorganic and isotopic analysis for the authentication of food products in Portugal". Is Head of the Laboratory of Reference Materials of the National Institute of Health since 2018. Is Quality Manager of the Laboratory of Reference Materials since 2015. Published 39 articles in journals. Published 1 book section(s). Organized 3 scientific events. Participates and/or participated in 15 national and/or international projects. Currently, she is PI of the project ILiFOOD, ref EXPL/CTA-AMB/0977/2021. Is the Portuguese deputy for Metrofood-PP since 2019, as well as the Workpackage leader and Task leader in Metrofood-PP. Works mainly in the area(s) of Bio-inorganic chemistry, Chemical speciation of arsenic in foodstuffs, Assessment of trace element composition of foodstuffs, Development of Reference Materials and in-house quality control materials, and Food authenticity.