Experience

RHEON LABS

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Chemist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  RHEON LABS is starting a new conversation about ‘energy control’. For over 15 years the company has developed its revolutionary RHEON™ technology to redefine product performance through energy control. RHEON™ is an ingredient technology which controls energy of any amplitude or frequency – from small vibrations to life-threating impacts. At the core of RHEON™ technology is a reactive polymer that intelligently strengthens when subjected to force. It can be used in any application where energy needs to be controlled. RHEON LABS offers partners an optimized combination of active polymers, unique generative design capabilities and state-of-the-art testing facilities. This results in highly integrated solutions that are able to deliver truly game-changing performance through energy control. We currently working with some of the most renowned brands to redefine performance in their products through energy control. Show less



Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

• Brazil
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  The research group I worked for has expertise in improving the properties (mechanical, chemical and processability) of thermoplastic materials by adding fillers such as graphene, graphene oxide, h-BN and MoS2 into the matrix. I was entrusted with starting a new research project in which I began investigating the behaviour of the above mentioned 2D nanofillers into epoxy matrixes. Further, the group was interested in exploring 3D nanofillers (silica nanoparticles). Given my previous experience with epoxy resins and some solid catalysts, I was able to synthesize and initiate the characterization of the particles with and without graphene oxide. These hybrid systems would be employed in an epoxy matrix for further evaluation. Unfortunately, the institute was closed due to the pandemic and only half of the work was done. During the closure time some colleagues and I composed a review paper in which we listed and discussed the variation of thermomechanical properties provided by nanoparticles on epoxy systems in the last 10 years. The paper has been submitted to Polymer Testing. In addition to the research work, I was responsible for managing one of the labs, mentoring MSc and PhD students. I co-wrote another paper, already published, on the use of nanoparticles in transformer oils. During the period, characterization techniques such as SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA and solid Zeta potential were used. Show less



University of Southampton

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher PHD Student

  • Apr 2015 - May 2019

  My research evaluated the suitability of biobased epoxy resins for maritime application. The resin studied was commercially available in the UK at the time and used for manufacturing small marine artifacts, such as surfboards. Given its high biobased content (over 90%), there was an interest in using the resin in bigger structural marine applications. However, the product was not suitable for bigger production processes, especially due to its very high viscosity. Therefore, the aim was also to provide a suitable resin for maritime applications that was easy to use in comparison to the crude oil-based counterparts. An environmentally friendly synthesis route via solid catalysts was investigated as well as common epoxidation and transesterification reactions. NMR and FT-IR were the main techniques to track the synthesis. Furthermore, mechanical and thermal testing were performed on the epoxy resins, such as TGA, DSC, hygrothermal ageing, tensile testing, viscosity, water uptake, etc. I was involved with student demonstrations in mechanical testing labs and running workshops on presentation skills for PhD students. Show less



IPEN

• Brazil
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Master's student

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

  A nuclear radioactive source was developed for brachytherapy, used in brain and spine tumours. The fonts comprise phosphorus-32 sealed in a flexible thermosetting epoxy matrix. The device is applied to the proximity of the tumour, as a temporary implant, to deliver a localized radioactive dose. Along with radioisotope manipulation, other techniques were used, such as mechanical testing, radioisotope leakage and TGA. The research was aimed at the source safety, from the materials’ science point of view, rather than its use for the therapy Show less



CNA Idiomas | Oficial

• Brazil
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

• • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  Teacher's training and coaching, preparation of pedagogical exercises and activities, classes management and parent-teacher meetings.

• • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Co-Coordinator.



Colégio Nahim Ahmad

• Brazil

• Chemistry Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013



Hanna Instruments

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Scientific Adviser

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Technical Adviser in lab instruments specifications and uses. Technical Adviser in lab instruments specifications and uses.



Puratos

• Belgium
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Apr 2009 - Nov 2010

  Research and Development of finished goods and raw-materials in powder and ready-to-use creams of food confectionery line. Research of new technologies, process and innovative raw-materials.

• • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Trials in confectionary products, raw materials, procedures and quality issues.

• • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Quality control in all over the raw-materials and finished goods.



EE Lydia KItz Moreira

• Chemistry Teacher

  • Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

  Chemistry teacher. Chemistry teacher.