Miguel Pires

Field of Expertise

With over 11 years of experience, our expertise spans across spectroscopic technology, software development, and machine learning algorithms. We specialize in creating versatile applications for various industries by integrating knowledge from experts and everyday users. Our solutions cater to testing the quality, authenticity, adulteration, and decay of organic substances, with applications extending to gasoline quality, pharmaceutical product authenticity, polymer identification, archaeology and art analysis, animal feeding quality control, and rapid veterinary tests.

Expertise

Forensic Analysis: Utilizing NIR sensors, we offer rapid in-field analysis to determine product authenticity and combat illicit trade by identifying counterfeits.

Food and Beverage Analysis: We enable rapid assessment of BRIX and titratable acidity in fruits, aiding in shelf-life determination and inventory management.

Aquaculture Industry: Our sensors measure ATP degradation to evaluate fish freshness, ensuring food safety and enhancing market value while supporting sustainable fisheries.

Dairy Industry: We provide tools to measure fat, moisture, protein, lactose, casein, and total solids in raw milk, and detect markers predicting bovine mastitis, thereby reducing waste and costs.

Agriculture: Our team conducts non-destructive testing of olives for optimal harvest timing and soil analysis for carbon and nitrogen content to optimize agricultural practices.

Life Sciences: The Preemie system offers rapid analysis of human milk composition to meet the nutritional needs of preterm infants, reducing risks associated with premature birth.

Our commitment to scientific research is evidenced by numerous publications in areas such as fertilizer adulteration, citrus fruit quality, fish authenticity, pork belly fat prediction, and palm oil safety. Our innovative technologies support various sectors, enhancing quality control, sustainability, and efficiency.