Bridging Science, Education, and Society

Science thrives when knowledge is shared. Through public engagement, educational initiatives, and collaborative projects, I strive to make materials science accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.

Public Engagement & Science Communication

Bringing cutting-edge research to the community:

  • Talks & Lectures: Regularly present at science festivals, schools, and public forums on topics like Nanotechnology in Medicine, AI for Sustainability, and The Future of Clean Energy.

  • Media Contributions: Collaborate with journalists and documentary filmmakers to highlight breakthroughs in cancer therapies, smart materials, and sustainable technologies.

  • Open Lab Days: Host annual tours of UEM’s Multiuser Central Laboratory (COMCAP), demystifying advanced equipment like electron microscopes and AI-driven analysis tools for students and the public.

Featured Event:
🔗 “Materials Science for a Better World” – A TEDx-style talk series on YouTube, explaining how multiferroics, nanoparticles, and AI are reshaping healthcare and energy. Watch Here

Educational Initiatives

Empowering the next generation of scientists and innovators:

  • STEM Mentorship: Mentor high school and undergraduate students through UEM’s Young Innovators Program, focusing on hands-on projects in materials synthesis and AI modeling.

  • Workshops for Teachers: Train educators to integrate materials science and sustainability concepts into STEM curricula.

  • Science Fair Partnerships: Judge and advise at regional/national science fairs, supporting projects in renewable energy, biomedicine, and environmental technologies.

Highlight:
🏆 Co-founded “Girls in Materials Science”, a UEM initiative to increase gender diversity in physics and engineering (150+ participants since 2020).

Collaborative Projects for Social Impact

Partnering with communities to solve real-world challenges:

  • Rural Energy Solutions: Work with local governments in Paraná to deploy AI-optimized solar materials for off-grid communities.

  • Environmental Advocacy: Collaborate with NGOs to develop low-cost magnetic adsorbents for river pollution cleanup in Brazil.

  • Cancer Awareness Campaigns: Partner with hospitals to educate patients about emerging nanotech-based therapies.

Recent Project:
🌱 “Clean Water for All” – A CAPES-funded program providing nanoparticle-based water filters to underserved regions (2023–present).

Science Policy & Leadership

Shaping the future of scientific research and education:

  • Advisory Roles: Member of Brazil’s National Committee for Advanced Materials Research (2022–present).

  • Global Networks: Coordinate UEM’s Internationalization Lab with Fulbright, fostering student/faculty exchanges and joint projects with institutions like UT San Antonio.

  • Open Science Advocacy: Promote open-access publishing and public datasets for AI-driven materials discovery.

Featured Media

Selected interviews, articles, and documentaries:

  • 📺 “Nanoparticles vs. Cancer” – Featured in Globo Ciência (2023). Watch Clip

  • 📰 “AI and the Future of Energy” – Op-ed in Folha de São Paulo (2022). Read Article

  • 🎙️ “The Scientist’s Role in Sustainability” – Podcast guest on Ciência Brasileira. Listen Here

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student, educator, journalist, or community leader, let’s work together to make science a force for good!

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