Education
Doctorate in Zootechny (2018 – 2022) – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Thesis: Use of Ocimum gratissimum L Essential Oil During Anesthesia and Transport of Pacamã (Lophiosilurus alexandri): Hematology, Biochemistry, and Oxidative Stress.
Advisor: Ronald Kennedy Luz | Co-advisor: Gisele Cristina Favero
Scholarship: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brazil,Master’s in Zootechny (2017 – 2018) – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Thesis: Development of a New External Visual Marker for Fish and Its Influence on the Performance and Hematology,of Pacamã (Lophiosilurus alexandri).,Advisor: Ronald Kennedy Luz,Scholarship: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil,Bachelor’s in Aquaculture (2011 – 2016) – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil,Thesis: Influence of Different Pore Diameters in Polyethylene Media on Colonization and Nitrification in Biofilters Applied in Aquaculture.,Advisor: Ronald Kennedy Luz,Technical Education in Biotechnology (2006 – 2009) – SESI Beijamin Guimarães, Brazil
Professional Experience
Graduate Lecturer (2017 – Present) – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Taught Course: Live Food Production,Research Fellow & Scientific Assistant – Various research projects at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) and Fundação Christiano Ottoni (FCO),Polymer Bioactivity Research (2008-2010) – Study of bioactive polymers,Biomedical Polymer Applications (2010) – Development of polymers for biomedical use,Serpentinito Mineral Addition in Polyolefin Resins (2012-2013),Optimization of PVC-based Composites (2013-2016) – Research conducted in collaboration with PRECON,Technical Chemist (2011 – 2012) – Fundação Christiano Ottoni (FCO),Worked in the Polymer and Composite Engineering Laboratory,Intern (2016) – UFMG Laboratory of Larviculture
Skills
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Expertise in aquaculture, fish physiology, and stress management,Proficiency in biopolymer research and composite material development,Strong background in hematology, oxidative stress analysis, and fish anesthesia,Experienced in scientific research methodologies, statistical analysis, and experimental design
Awards & Recognitions
Research Focus
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Fish Welfare and Stress Physiology – Investigating biochemical, hematological, and oxidative stress markers in aquaculture species
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Anesthesia and Transport in Aquaculture – Studying the effects of plant-based anesthetics on fish health
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Aquatic Animal Production – Developing innovative methodologies for fish farming
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Polymer and Composite Materials – Researching bioactive and biomedical applications of polymers in aquac