Alexandre Saad

• Developed analytical methods to characterize antimicrobial peptides and their interactions with bacterial membranes, enabling new insights for antimicrobial resistance drug discovery. • Optimized peptide expression and purification workflows, achieving higher yields and improved reproducibility. • Established and optimized methods for biophysical characterization of peptides, protein and lipids. • Implemented protocols for lipid quantification in nanoparticles, supporting applications in drug delivery formulations. • Managed R&D projects and coordinated with international collaborators and industry partners to deliver targets on time. Key achievements:  Improved peptide purification process efficiency.  Delivered validated methods for biomolecule structure determination and functional analysis.  Led analytical setup that supported the identification of novel antimicrobial mechanisms.  Invited as a Visiting Scientist at the Universities of Diamantina and Belo Horizonte, Brazil (December 2024), to foster collaboration and scientific exchange.

• Partnered with the wine industry to develop analytical solutions for product quality and plant health monitoring. • Designed and validated molecular diagnostic tools for vine sustainability and disease detection. • Investigated the role of lipids in wine flavor modulation using advanced analytical techniques (NMR, microscopy, particle size analysis). • Conducted biochemical analysis of proteins, lipids and small molecules. Key achievements:  Delivered validated analytical method adopted for wine and food paring recognized and featured in several food journals.  Produced and purified complex protein systems, analyzing their interactions.  Delivered impactful results on multiple collaborative projects.