My research focuses on the theoretical study of marine mollusc immunity, molecular evolution, shell mineralization, osmolarity regulation, and neuroendocrine regulation. My research concentrates on the impact of ecological changes on mollusc physiology and their adaptive mechanisms, as well as the mineralization mechanisms and evolutionary history of mollusc shells. Based on this theoretical research, I explore the practical applications of highly adaptable marine economic mollusc aquaculture in inland saline and freshwater environments.
EDUCATION
2009-2013 B.Sc. Biological technology, Wenzhou University.
2014-2017 M.Sc. Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University.
2017-2020 P.h.D. Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University.
2018-2024 P.h.D. Biological Science, University do Algarve.
WORK
2024-2025 Employed Senior Research Officer (Postdoctoral), CCMAR
2025- Employed Junior Researcher, CCMAR
PROJECT
1, Title: Technological tools for resilience and safety of aquaculture and wild marine bivalve and scale-up production in Portugal.
Date: 2025.05.01-2028.04.30
Members: , Maoxiao Peng (holder), Zhi Li, Deborah Mary Power, João Carlos dos Reis Cardoso, Adelino Vicente Mendonça Canario
Funding: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT/ FEDER-00724000 €250,000)
2, Title: Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus - 7th Edition (2024-CEECIND)
Date: 2026-2029
Position: Junior Researcher
Funding: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT/)
3, Title: Development of technological tools to improve and reduce health risks for bivalve consumption in angola.
Date: 01/2022 to 12/2024.
Members: Joao Carlos dos Reis Cardoso (holder), Rute Castelo Félix, Maoxiao Peng, Adelino Vicente Mendonça Canario, Deborah Mary Power
Funding: FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
4, Title: Harnessing innate immune training for enhanced disease resistance in marine bivalves.
Date: 01.03.2023 to 30.08.2024
Members: João Carlos dos Reis Cardoso (holder), Maoxiao Peng, Zhi Li, Deborah Mary Power, Jennifer Shane
Funding: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Concurso de Projetos de I&D em Todos os Domínios Científicos - 2022)
5, Title: methods, effects and risk analysis of microplastics in fish production.
Date:2021-2024
Funding: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT/MCTES €250,000)
