Assist. Prof. Dr. Leonel Pereira | Neuropsychology | Lifetime achievement Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Leonel Pereira | Universidade de Coimbra | Portugal

Leonel Carlos dos Reis Tomás Pereira is a distinguished biologist and bioscientist specializing in cellular biology, marine biodiversity, and marine biotechnology, with particular emphasis on algae, bioactive marine compounds, and environmental assessment in marine ecosystems. He holds advanced academic qualifications in Biology and Biosciences and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Coimbra, where he also coordinates the Master’s programs in Biodiversity and Plant Biotechnology and Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology. He is an integrated researcher at the Center for Functional Ecology, contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges biodiversity conservation with applied biotechnology. His scholarly impact is reflected in 212 scientific documents, an h-index of 45, and more than 7,747 citations across 5,352 citing documents, underscoring his influence in marine and plant sciences. He has authored and edited over 20 books and contributed extensively through book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals. He plays a significant editorial role in prominent scientific journals, including Marine Drugs and Applied Sciences, and has edited multiple special issues in high-impact publications. He is also the creator of a major digital resource dedicated to Portuguese marine algae and coordinates the Coimbra Collection of Algae, a reference biological repository. Recognized globally among the top scientists, his work continues to shape research and innovation in marine biotechnology and biodiversity science.

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