Professors

Adilson José da Silva

Works on the application of metabolic engineering strategies to develop microorganisms capable of converting glycerol and sugars into biotechnologically relevant compounds, aiming to contribute to the replacement of petroleum-derived products with bioproducts from renewable sources.

Academic background:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry – Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2004)
Master’s Degree in Biotechnology – Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2007)
Ph.D. in Biotechnolog – Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2011)
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systems Biology – Universidade do Minho, Portugal (2012)
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Metabolic Engineering – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, EUA (2018)

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contact: adilsonjs@ufscar.br

Teresa Cristina Zangirolami

Works in the area of bioprocess intensification, aiming to identify bioreactor operation strategies that achieve higher yields and productivities of target compounds, using both wild-type and recombinant organisms, with a focus on developing integrated technologies for Consolidated Bioprocessing that are scalable to industrial levels and environmentally sustainable.

Academic background:

Graduated in Chemical Engineering - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1985)
Specialization in Biochemical Engineerin- Osaka University (1989)
Master’s Degree in Food Engineering - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1992)
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering - Technical University of Denmark (1998)

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contact: teresacz@ufscar.br