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Team
Our team members are from diverse fields such as physics, chemistry, biology and engineering working in broad and interdisciplinary fields.
If you are interested, you are welcome to join us!
Prof. Neilo M. Trindade
Head
Physics degree and Ph.D. in Materials Science at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil. He has completed two post-doctorate positions. One with the Nuclear Physics Department at University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and another with Clemson University, USA. Currently, he is a professor at the Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo (IFUSP) and has undertaken unprecedented studies of thermoluminescence, radioluminescence, and optically stimulated luminescence of new materials.
Prof. Luiz G. Jacobsohn
Senior Research Collaborator
Dr. Jacobsohn, a former technical staff member with the Materials Science and Technology Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory, is associate professor with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of Clemson University, USA. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics, a M.Sc. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and a D.Sc. in Physics. He is the recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER award in 2017, of the Board of Trustees of Clemson University Award for Excellence in 2018, the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Dean’s Professorship Award, Clemson University, also in 2018, and of the David and Mary Ann Bishop Dean’s Professorship Award in 2020. His research interests include luminescence dosimeters, scintillators, and luminescent materials in general.
Prof. Ronaldo S. Silva
Senior Research Collaborator
Dr. Ronaldo S Silva has been a professor since 2009 at the Department of Physics at UFS and is currently the Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Physics at UFS and Adjunct Professor at Clemson University (USA). Graduated in Physics Bachelor (2000) and Master in Physics (2003) by UFS, Ph.D. in Applied Physics by IFSC - USP (2006), Post-Doctorate Empresarial (PDI) linked to Cerâmica Sergipe S/A (2007 to 2009), and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Clemson University, South Carolina, United States (2017-18). He has experience in Condensed Matter Physics and technology transfer to industry, working in the production of new ceramic, luminescent, dielectric, and ferroelectric materials, and scientific instrumentation.
Prof. Roseli Kunzel
Collaborative Researcher
Graduated in Physics at Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Master's in Astronomy, and Ph.D. in Physics at Sao Paulo University (USP). She is currently a professor at the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP). She has expertise in Applied Physics, working on the following topics: X-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy, thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence, and luminescent properties of materials.
Prof. Carina Ulsen
Collaborative Researcher
Graduated and Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP). My goal is simple: to maximize the life of non-renewable resources. How: increase processes efficiency, reduce the associated environmental impacts, recycle wastes. Education in minerals engineering with emphasis on waste processing and technological characterization of mineral raw materials. Lecturer at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo - Department of Mining and Petroleum Engineering. Professional in the mineral raw materials characterization, working mainly in characterization and recycling of construction and demolition waste, waste processing, and characterization of geological materials.
Prof. Emanuel B. Melo
Researcher
Ph.D. in Materials Science from São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil. He is graduated in Physics-Degree by Regional Educational Foundation of Avaré, Brazil. He has expertise in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry of materials and synthesis of ceramic materials by polymeric precursors. He has experience in ceramic materials characterization techniques: X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, compositional energy dispersive analysis of X-rays, scanning electron microscopy, optical spectroscopy, impedance, and electrical conductivity. He is currently a professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP).
Prof. Makaiko Chithambo
Researcher
Prof Makaiko Chithambo is Professor of Physics and Head of the Physics Department. He is an NRF B2-rated research physicist. His research focusses on the experimental, mathematical and computational study of point-defects in solids using luminescence and allied methods. He is the author of An Introduction to Time-resolved Optically Stimulated Luminescence published by The Institute of Physics (UK) and Morgan & Claypool Publishers. He is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellors Distinguished Research Award and is the current President of the South African Institute of Physics.
Matheus C. S. Nunes
MSc. Student
MSc. Student in Science and Technology of Materials at University of São Paulo State "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP) working on development and characterization of an optically stimulated luminescent detector based on natural Brazilian alexandrite. He has a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant #2021/12758-1). Undergraduate degree in Physics at Federal Instituto of São Paulo (IFSP) with a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant #2018/16894-4).
Walace Jr Rodrigues da Silva
MSc. Student
MSc. Student in Science and Technology of Materials at University of São Paulo State "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP) working on synthesis and investigation of luminescent properties of CaAl2O4 nanoparticles doped with Eu2+ and Ce3+ for application in dosimetry. He has a scholarship supported by Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). He was a technical training scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP Grant #2021/00626-3). Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at University Center Padre Anchieta (UNIANCHIETA).
Alexia O. Silva
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate student in Physics at Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) working on the study of the optical and thermoluminescent properties of Brazilian alexandrites. She has a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant #2020/15626-6).
Isabela A. Ferreira
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate student in Physics at Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) working on the characterization of the optical and thermoluminescent properties of quartz from the south of Minas de Gerais (Brazil). She has a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant # 2021/05042-0).
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Yasmim F. Amorim
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate student in Physics at Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) working on the investigation of optically stimulated luminescence of alexandrites from Minas Gerais (Brazil). She had a scholarship supported by IFSP (PIBIFSP, Grant #2022/SPO.0170). Now, she has a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant #2022/06690-8).
Roberto Turibio E. K. Martins
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate student in Physics at Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) working on the thermoluminescent properties of minerals from the south of Minas de Gerais (Brazil) for dosimetry applications. He had a scholarship supported by Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (PIBIC, Grant #2021/SPO.0103). Now, he has a scholarship supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Grant #2022/07200-4).