CÍCERO NAVES DE ÁVILA NETO

Cícero Naves de Ávila Neto is the founder and current coordinator of proCatalis. Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering and advisor of the Graduate Programs in Chemical Engineering (PPGEQ) and Engineering and Materials Science (PIPE) at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). Cícero has experience in producing biofuels and synthesis gas (H₂ + CO) through catalytic processes, in addition to extracting and recovering chemical elements of industrial interest through hydrometallurgical routes.

PhD in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU, Brazil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU, Brazil)

KÁTIA DIONÍSIO DE OLIVEIRA

Kátia Dionísio de Oliveira is the founder and current vice-coordinator of proCatalis and researcher at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). Kátia has experience in heterogeneous catalysis, synthesis/characterization of nanostructured materials and catalysts for fuel octane improvement and conversion of wood biomass into biofuels. She also works with hydrometallurgy for extraction and recovery of chemical elements of industrial interest.

Post-doctorate in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU, Brazil)
PhD in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Brazil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Engineering – Federal University of Viçosa (UFV, Brazil)

FABIANO YOKAICHIYA

Fabiano Yokaichiya is an adjunct professor at the Federal University of Paraná and co-coordinator of the Laboratory of X-ray Optics and Instrumentation (LORXI). Has experience in the area of ​​Physics, with emphasis on magnetic materials, magnetic properties, cementitious systems and biological systems (proteins and drug carriers). Works on the following topics: synchrotron light, magnetic X-ray diffraction, strongly correlated systems, X-ray diffraction and neutron diffraction in polycrystalline systems, small-angle scattering of X-rays (SAXS) and neutrons (SANS), and X-ray and neutron tomography.

PhD in Physics – State University of Campinas (Unicamp, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Physics – State University of Campinas (Unicamp, Brazil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Federal University of Paraná (UFPR, Brazil)

DIOGO PASCHOALINI VOLANTI

Diogo Paschoalini Volanti is an associate professor at São Paulo State University (Unesp – São José do Rio Preto, SJRP). Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Chemistry at Unesp/SJRP (2021-2025). Leader of the Materials for Sustainability Laboratory (LabMatSus). Coordinated the Undergraduate Course in Chemistry at Unesp/SJRP (2017-2020). Worked as Collaborating Professor at the Chemistry Institute of Araraquara – IQAr, Unesp (2011-2013). Associate Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at Unesp, SJRP (2019). Works with synthesis and characterization of various nanostructured materials and their composites with graphene and metallic nanoparticles. The materials are applied in sensors of volatile organic compounds and also have antimicrobial activity.

PhD in Chemistry – São Paulo State University (Unesp – São José do Rio Preto, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Chemistry – São Paulo State University (Unesp – São José do Rio Preto, Brazil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil)

MARCELO RODRIGO ALVES

Marcelo Rodrigo Alves is a co-owner – CSolos Mapeamento e Consultoria and professor at the Universidade do Oeste Paulista. He has experience in the area of ​​Agronomy, with an emphasis on Genesis, Morphology and Soil Classification, Geotechnologies applied to mapping soil attributes, soil quality, land use planning, watershed management.

Post-Doctorate in Forestry Engineering – State University of São Paulo (UNESP / Ilha Solteira, Brazil)
PhD in Agronomy – “Luiz de Queiroz” Higher School of Agronomy (Esalq / USP, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Forestry Science – Federal University of Viçosa (UFV, Brazil)
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry Engineering – Federal University of Viçosa (UFV, Brazil)

SILMARA GARCIA RODRIGUES

Silmara Garcia Rodrigues is a postdoctoral researcher at proCatalis. She has worked in elementary and higher education in both public and private institutions. In higher education she was a professor at the Catholic University Center of Eastern Minas Gerais (Unileste) and at Minas Gerais State University (UEMG). She has experience in synthesis, characterization and application of heterogeneous.

PhD in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil)
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry – Federal University of Viçosa (UFV, Brazil)

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