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Greater Zurich Area

PhD Student at the Health Sciences and Technology Department in the Project Biotrib• Designed electrospinning experiments to optimize nanofiber diameter and mimic cartilage superficial layer (lamina splendens).• Optimized nanomaterials topographical properties • Collected and analysed data using state of the art equipment e.g. microscopy (SEM, Confocal), spectroscopy (1H NMR, FTIR-ATR, Raman, XRD, XPS, UV-VIS), and others (GPC, DSC, goniometer, tensiometer)• Analyzed data using scientific software (Prism GraphPad, OriginLab, Design Expert, and Matlab)• Developed basic in vitro assessments using bovine chondrocytes e.g., BCA and Ninhydrin Assays, Presto Blue, Immunohistochemistry (ICC).• Communicated results in two academic publications: one published at MPDI and one in peer-review, and two academic conferences.• Instructed more than 50 students for about 30 hours in topics related to surface functionalization and in vitro testing of biomaterials.

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

• Identified students needs and publicized them as content marketing in the Instagram page @takeawayidiomas• Monitored social network marketing strategies to increase audience and number of students• Developed and implemented active language teaching methodologies in digital environments and at Lernstudio Barbarossa• Communicated with students and parents to help them achieve specific learning objectives

Apucarana E Região, Brasil

• Developed and Applied active language teaching methodologies for students ranging from 9 to 60 years old. Planned and Implemented these methodologies for more than 100 hours of teaching.• Initiated a conversation group involving about 60 students with different proficiency levels• Coached more than 10 students with learning difficulties• Brainstormed and Collaborated with other teachers to create new activities• Publicized the school campaigns in in-house events

Apucarana E Região, Brasil

• Produced technical manuals, reports, contracts, letters, emails, and publicity materials from Brazilian Portuguese to English, French, and Spanish. • Managed the transport and installation of machinery in international clients’ facilities and for trade shows.• Coordinated an event with an approximate 200.000€ budget and a team of 10 people• Established contacts with more than 250 international customers in Latin America, the Caribbean and European markets professional social networks.• Brainstormed alternatives for visual communications and projects with our team.• Prioritized marketing initiatives aligned to company goals.

Apucarana E Região, Brasil

• Developed coloration recipes for the dyeing and printing processes• Controlled process parameters communicating when interventions where necessary • Evaluated colorfastness and color accuracy of the textile dyeing and printing using ASTM, AATCC, ISO and ABNT test methods.• Implemented organization of stock using 5S principles in the spinning mill• Learned SOP for the different production sectors of the company

Doctor Of Science, Health Sciences And Technology

Design and production of novel implant materials in the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program. Coursework.

Materials Science & Engineering (Masters), Polymers, 8,9-10,0

Activities and Societies: Instructor - Characterization of the materials applied to textile engineering• Designed electrospinning.

Textile Engineering, Apparel And Textiles, 8,1 - 10

Activities and Societies: Research group: Quality tools in the SMEs cluster of Apucarana, Paraná Internal Commission of Evaluation (2012).

Academic Exchange, Industrial Technology, 3,6 - 4,0

Fully Funded academic research program at the SUNY Buffalo grant call no. 127 CAPES. - Intro. Operations Research - Textile.