Dr Emilia Bertolo

Research Projects

• 'Study of functionalised nanoparticles for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer'. Researcher(s): Miss Jess Holder. Supervisor(s): Dr Emilia Bertolo, Dr Carol Trim, Dr Cornelia Wilson. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• Development of new techniques for the recovery of conductive fingermarks. Researcher(s): Miss Niamh Richards. Supervisor(s): Dr Laura Vera-Stimpson, Dr Emilia Bertolo. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Mrs Elena Danila. Supervisor(s): Dr Emilia Bertolo, Dr Laura Vera-Stimpson, Professor Steve Tong. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
• Evaluation of bicarbonate-based algal carbon capture system for mushroom farms with concomitant generation of value-added products.. Researcher(s): Mr Philip Asare Kusi. Supervisor(s): Dr Asma Ahmed, Dr Emilia Bertolo. [Postgraduate Research Project]
• The use of Forensic Entomotoxicology for the determination of drug concentrations in insects for forensic cases. Researcher(s): Ms Octeavia Andall. Supervisor(s): Dr Carol Trim, Dr Emilia Bertolo. [Postgraduate Research Project]

• Ammonia and temperature sensing applications using fluorometric and colorimetric microparticles and polymeric films doped with BODIPY-emitters Bertolo, E., Beatriz S. Cugnasca, Frederico Duarte, Hugo M. Santos, José Luis Capelo-Martínez, Alcindo A. Dos Santos, Carlos Lodeiro, (17 Nov 2024): Springer Nature. [Journal article]
• Investigating the effect of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for Withaferin A in the treatment of Lung Cancer Holder, J., Wilson, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Byrne, L., Lodeiro, C., Oliveira, E., Trim, C., 6th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2024. [Conference poster]
• Investigating the effect of silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for Doxorubicin in the treatment of lung cancer Holder, J., Wilson, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Byrne, L., Oliveira, E., Lodeiro, C., Trim, C., 6th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2024. [Conference poster]
• The use of nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery in non-small cell lung cancer. Holder, Jessica E, Ferguson, C., Oliveira, Elisabete, Lodeiro, Carlos, Trim, Carol M, Byrne, Lee J, Bertolo, Emilia, Wilson, Cornelia M, (09 Mar 2023): Frontiers. [Journal article]
• Development of low-cost colourimetric and pH sensors based on PMMA@Cyanine polymers Galhano, J., Marcelo, Gonçalo A., Kurutos, A., Bértolo, Emilia, Capelo-Martinez, Jose Luis, Lodeiro, Carlos, Oliveira, E., (17 Feb 2022): Elsevier. [Journal article]
• Study and preparation of Multifunctional Poly(L-Lysine)@Hyaluronic Acid Nanopolyplexes for the effective delivery of tumor suppressive MiR-34a into triple-negative breast cancer cells Djafari, J, Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Santos, H.M., Lorenzo, J., Rodriguez-Calado, S., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo-Martínez, J.L., Lodeiro, C, (24 Nov 2020): MDPI. [Journal article]
• Synthesis of gold functionalised nanoparticles with the eranthis hyemalis lectin and preliminary toxicological studies on caenorhabditis elegans Djafari, J., McConnell, M., Santos, H., Capelo, J., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Harvey, S., Lodeiro, C., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., (06 Aug 2018): MDPI. [Journal article]
• Green and red fluorescent dyes for translational applications in imaging and sensing analytes: a dual-color flag Oliveira, E., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Núñez, C., Pilla, V., Santos, H., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Fernández-Lodeiro, A., Djafari, J., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (07 Nov 2017). [Journal article]
• Integrating research and knowledge exchange in the Science Undergraduate Curriculum: embedding employability through research-involved teaching Harvey, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Byrne, L., (07 Jun 2017), Global Voices in Higher Education: In-Tech. [Book chapter]
• Unraveling the organotellurium chemistry applied to the synthesis of gold nanomaterials Fernández-Lodeiro, A., Rodriguez-Gonzales, B., Santos, H., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Dos Santos, A., Lodeiro, C., (20 Dec 2016): ACS Publications. [Journal article]
• Custom developed software to simulate the use of UV/Vis spectroscopy in quantitative chemical analysis Bertolo-Pardo, E., Clay, S., (2015), Education Applications & Developments. Lisbon: InScience Press. [Book chapter]
• Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Lectin as a cytotoxic effector in the lifecycle of Caenorhabditis elegans McConnell, M., Lisgarten, D., Byrne, L., Harvey, S., Bertolo-Pardo, E., (20 Aug 2015): PeerJ. [Journal article]
• Novel chromogenic macrocyclic molecular probes with logic gate function using anion/cation inputs García, V., Fernández-Lodeiro, A., Lamelas, R., Macias, A., Bastida, R., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Nuñez, C.. [Journal article]
• Steady-state and time-resolved investigations on pyrene-based chemosensors Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Nuñez, C., Castro, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Seixas de Melo, J., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (2013): American Chemical Society. [Journal article]
• Enhancing the teaching-research nexus in the undergraduate curriculum through assessment Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Harvey, S., Lodeiro, C., III Encuentro Gallego de Cinética y Catálisis. [Conference paper]
• Feedback and feed forward: using video podcast to provide student feedback on past examinations and as revision aids Bertolo-Pardo, E., Jones, P., Carlton, K., Higher Education Academy STEM Annual Conference 2012. [Conference paper]
• N1-((1H-Indazol-5-yl)methylene)-N2-(2-((2-((2-(((1H-indazol-6-yl)methylene)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Nuñez, C., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Fernández-Lodeiro, A., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (09 Aug 2012): MDPI. [Journal article]
• N1-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethylidene)-N2-(2-((2-((2-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethylidene)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Nuñez, C., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Fernández-Lodeiro, A., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (06 Aug 2012): MDPI. [Journal article]
• N1-Benzylidene-N2-(2-((2-((2-(benzylideneamino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Nuñez, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (2012): MDPI. [Journal article]
• A distributed systems approach to undergraduate assessment Bertolo-Pardo, E., Harvey, S., 4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Extraction and purification of the lectin found in the tubers of Eranthis hyemalis (winter aconite) Bertolo-Pardo, E., George, O., Solscheid, C., Fell, J., Lisgarten, D.. [Journal article]
• N,N'-{1,3-Phenylenebis[methyleneoxy-2,1-phenylene(Z)methylylidene]}bis[1-(1-naphthyl)methanamine] George, L., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Lodeiro, C., (2010): MDPI. [Journal article]
• Preliminary results on the analysis of volatile and non-volatile pheromones in Chilocorus nigritus by GC/MS Burman, J., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Ponsonby, D., (2010): University of Vigo. [Journal article]
• Exploiting anionic and cationic interactions with a new emissive imine-based ß-naphthol molecular probe Fernandes, L., Boucher, M., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Oliveira, E., Nuñez, C., Santos, H., Capelo, J., Faza, O., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Lodeiro, C.. [Journal article]
• Extraction and purification of Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite) tuber lectin using thiourea as an antioxidant Bertolo-Pardo, E., George, O., Lisgarten, D., Fell, J., Chemistry and Biology of Peptides 2009 Symposium. [Conference paper]
• Power ultrasound in the classroom: efficient methodology for the fast degradation of organic matter in urine Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Oliveira, E., Santos, H., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Lodeiro, C., (2009): SciFinder Scholar. [Journal article]
• Research informed teaching: enhancing the teaching-research nexus in science disciplines Bertolo-Pardo, E., (2009), Technology, Education and Development: In-Tech. [Book chapter]
• Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence behaviour of four novel macrocyclic emissive ligands containing a flexible 8-hydroxyquinoline unit Nuñez, C., Bastida, R., Macias, A., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Fernandes, L., Capelo, J., Lodeiro, C., (2009). [Journal article]
• Using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support undergraduate research in sciences Bertolo-Pardo, E., International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Engaging bioscience students with chemistry using VLEs Bertolo-Pardo, E., (2008). [Journal article]
• Using computer aided assessment for summative assessment: Engaging non-science students with chemistry Bertolo-Pardo, E., Lambert, G., (03 Mar 2008), International Technology, Education and Development Conference. [Conference paper]
• Using e-learning to support the development of an undergraduate research culture in sciences Bertolo-Pardo, E., Carlton, K., International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. [Conference paper]
• Web 2.0: Unlearned lessons from previous virtual learning environments Bertolo-Pardo, E., (Jun 2008). [Journal article]
• Focused ultrasound as an efficient methodology for the fast release of mercury from organomercurials in human urine Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Oliveira, E., Lodeiro, C., 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Implementing computer aided assessment in chemistry: a case study Bertolo-Pardo, E., Lambert, G., 11th International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference. [Conference paper]
• Improving extraction and purification methods of tuber lectin from winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Ponsonby, D., Solscheid, C., Fell, J., Lisgarten, D., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Chemistry and Biology of Peptides 2007 Symposium. [Conference paper]
• Metal ion interaction with a novel anthracene pendant-armed fluorescent molecular probe: synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence studies Oliveira, E., Vicente, M., Valencia, L., Macias, A., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., Lodeiro, C.: Elsevier. [Journal article]
• Sensing metal ions with two new azomethine-thiophene pincer ligands (NSN): fluorescence and MALDI-TOF MS applications Bertolo-Pardo, E., Santos, H., Pedras, B., Fernandes, L., Capelo, J., Aviles, T., Lodeiro, C., 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Sensing metal ions with two new azomethine–thiophene pincer ligands (NSN): fluorescence and MALDI-TOF-MS applications Pedras, B., Santos, H., Fernandes, L., Covelo, B., Tamayo, A., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Aviles, T., Lodeiro, C.: Elsevier. [Journal article]
• Synthesis, characterisation and metal ion sensing effect of two new flexible ligands derived from 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde Bertolo-Pardo, E., Fernández-Lodeiro, J., Pedras, B., Capelo, J., Boucher, M., Lodeiro, C., 7th Conference in Inorganic Chemistry. [Conference paper]
• Simulating environmental surveys using custom developed software Bertolo-Pardo, E., Clay, S., (Dec 2006): The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. [Journal article]
• Synthesis of four novel pendant armed macrocyclic ligands and their interaction with lanthanide(III) cations Bertolo-Pardo, E., Lodeiro, C., Bastida, R., (2006): Pleiades Publishing. [Journal article]
• A new family of NxOy pyridine-containing macrocycles: synthesis and characterization of their Y(III), Ln(III), Zn(II), and Cd(II) coordination compounds Lodeiro, C., Bastida, R., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Rodriguez, A., (2004). [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) complexes of two novel N304-donor macrocycles derived from 3,6-Dioxa-1,8-Octanediamine Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., Lodeiro, C., Rodriguez, A., (Apr 2004). [Journal article]
• Manganese(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) perchlorate complexes containing N, O Donor macrocyclic ligands Lodeiro, C., Capelo, J., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., (Jul 2004). [Journal article]
• Oxygen diffusion in SrCe 0.95Yb 0.05O 3-d Bertolo-Pardo, E., Kilner, J., Sahibzada, M., (Aug 2004): Springer. [Journal article]
• Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of di-nuclear calcium complexes with oxa-aza macrocyclic ligands Lodeiro, C., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Capelo, J., Bastida, R., (Jun 2004). [Journal article]
• Coordination chemistry of copper(II) with oxaaza macrocyclic ligands: crystal structure of a dinuclear tetramer copper(II) complex Lodeiro, C., Bastida, R., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., (Jul 2003). [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) complexes with pyridine head macrocyclic ligands Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., Fenton, D., Lodeiro, C., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., (Feb 2003). [Journal article]
• Metal complexes with four macrocyclic ligands derived from 2,6-bis(2-formylphenoxymethyl)pyridine and 1,7-bis(2'-formylphenyl)-1,4,7-trioxaheptane Lodeiro, C., Bastida, R., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., (Jan 2003). [Journal article]
• Synthesis and characterisation of four novel NxOy-Schiff-base macrocyclic ligands and their metal complexes Lodeiro, C., Bastida, R., Bertolo-Pardo, E., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., (May 2003). [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) perchlorate complexes of two 24 membered N3O4-donor macrocycles Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., Fenton, D., Lodeiro, C., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., (Jul 2001): Elsevier. [Journal article]
• Lanthanide(III) nitrate complexes of two 17 membered N3O2-donor macrocycles Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., De Blas, A., Fenton, D., Lodeiro, C., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., Rodriguez-Blas, T., (1999): Springer. [Journal article]
• Four novel N3O4 donor macrocycles and their Lanthanide(III) complexes Bertolo-Pardo, E., Bastida, R., De Blas, A., Fenton, D., Macias, A., Rodriguez, A., Rodriguez-Blas, T., Villar, Z., (1998): Verlag der Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. [Journal article]