João Trigo (24y) is a PhD student in Food and Nutrition Science at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
His journey in science started in 2013 when he decided to enrol in the BSc of Biotechnology at University of Aveiro. His interest in Food Biotechnology gradually increased and in 2016 he chose to do an MSc in this field. In the next year, he moved to Portuguese Catholic University to do his MSc thesis.
Research area: Food and Nutrition
The interview
1. What was your dream profession as a child?
"I was always changing my mind, but fighter pilot was the coolest one."
2. What was your academic background and how important was it for your present / future?
"The core areas of my research are marine protein isolation, in vitro digestion, and protein structure and functionality. My previous studies and research projects were undoubtedly a key factor to prepare me for this multidisciplinary PhD-project."
3. If you could go back, what would change in your career and academic life?
"I' m quite happy with the choices I made throughout my studies. However, if I could change one thing, I would probably go for Erasmus during my BSc or MSc degree. Living abroad is a unique opportunity to develop cultural awareness and open-mindedness!"
4. Briefly, what does your research work consist of, and why did you choose this area?
"My research focuses on the use of seaweed as a source of novel food proteins. I believe this can provide a sustainable solution to animal protein products and help meet the growing global demand for protein."
5. In your opinion, what is the most stimulating thing in research VS the biggest challenges / difficulties in research? Did you ever imagine being where you are?
"Besides being genuinely passionate about my field, I think innovative research can provide us with solutions to meet the increasing need for ecological, social and economic sustainability. In my opinion, demonstrating the impact of research is a serious challenge in science; one of my driving forces is knowing why my work can make a difference in the real world. I would never imagine to a PhD in Scandinavia; it has been by far the most exciting experience in my life!"
6. What advice would you give to people who are thinking about going to study Biotechnology (or another area of science), to those who are studying, and to recent graduates?
"My suggestion would be to set goals and be aware of why we want to achieve them."
Thank you, João Trigo, for your testimony!
We wish you the most successful in your research area!
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