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PhD in Agroindustrial Technologies

Creating Value in the Food Chain through Science and Technology

The PhD Program in Agroindustrial Technologies is designed to enhance agri-food value chains by aligning technological and scientific activities with production, processing, and commercialization systems, in response to market demands. This program also considers the role of national and supranational regulatory bodies that oversee different stages of the food chain, public markets, and associations related to raw material production and processing.

Why this PhD Programme?

Impactful Research – Aligned with the Europe 2020 Strategy, this program fosters innovation and technological development in the agro-industry, contributing to the sector’s sustainable competitiveness.

Industry and Market Connections – Collaboration with food sector companies enables PhD students to develop applied skills, increasing their employability and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Sustainability & Innovation – Training in sustainable technologies applied to the agro-industry, ensuring that professionals master innovative processes for food production and transformation.

Value Chain Enhancement – Focus on developing agri-food value chains, from production to commercialization, ensuring that products are competitive and distinctive.

Diverse Career Opportunities – Graduates can pursue careers in agri-food companies, consulting, auditing, quality management, or academic research, contributing innovative solutions to the industry.

Applications 2025/26

1st Phase: 14th march to 7th april 2025

2nd Phase: 2nd june to 18th july 2025

Vacancies: 25

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

Format: In-Person/Daytime

Language: Portuguese

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Course Coordinator: Maria Manuela Abreu da Silva, pdtai.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: div.aea.helpdesk@fct.unl.pt

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Program

Established in the 2016/17 academic year, the program is structured to meet market demands while aligning with European strategy.

Curriculum

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in both public and private sectors in areas such as:

  • Management
  • Development
  • Maintenance
  • Quality Control in the agri-food industry (raw materials and processed products).

 

They can also integrate service-providing companies, including:

  • Consulting
  • Project Management
  • Auditing

 

Additionally, graduates may pursue academic and corporate research, developing innovative solutions for the agro-industrial sector

Partnerships

The PhD in Agroindustrial Technologies has collaborated with companies in the agroindustrial sector since its inception, allowing students to carry out their dissertation work within these institutions.

Parcerias

About the Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences (DCT) at NOVA FCT constitutes a graduate, postgraduate and research teaching unit, currently organized into 3 scientific areas: Geology, Geological Engineering and Agroindustry.

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