João S. Fernandes

João S. Fernandes is a skilled Project Manager with substantial experience in the Pharmaceutical and Med Tech industries, currently employed at DPS Group Global since October 2022. João has successfully overseen project planning and engineering delivery, including design, development, installation, and commissioning of building services. Previous roles include Project Manager at Batavia Biosciences, where João managed various biopharmaceutical projects, and multiple positions at DPS Group Global focused on life science and advanced technology projects. João began the professional journey as a Process Engineer at CAM Bioceramics B.V., contributing to product development and validation under ISO standards, and has an extensive background in research, including a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering from The University of Sheffield. Technical expertise encompasses glass and polymer fabrication, characterization techniques, and the optimization of biotechnology processes.