Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Environmental Engineering, Lutheran University of Brazil, (2007)
• M.Sc. Mineral and Environmental Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, (2009)
• D.Sc. Mineral and Environmental Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, (2014)

Professional Affiliations:

• Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER)

Research Affiliations:

• Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER)
• Mineral to Metals Initiative (MtM)
• Future Water Institute

Research Interests:

• Environmental issues related to characterization, processing, discard and disposal of industrial and urban wastes and effluents
• Mineral processing for recovery value from mine wastes
• Sustainability through resources recycling and conservation
• Acid rock drainage characterization, control and mitigation
• Applications of interfacial phenomena in processing liquid effluents, ores and wastes
• Circular economy and industrial ecology

Biography:

Knowledge in integrated management systems according to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Expertise in environmental geochemistry, mineral processing, water and wastewater treatment and sustainable waste disposal according to circular economy principles. Has extensive experience in the mining sector by developing and fostering creative and innovative nature based solutions from pre-design to rehabilitation and post-closure phases with focus on natural resources conservation. Deeply involved in transdisciplinary projects related to implementation of Community of Practice and Regenerative Agriculture values enabling SDGs in South Africa. Capability to formulate environmental policies, procedures, good practices, and impact assessments, through operationalization followed by monitoring, reviewing and improvement. Can relate to people on all levels and environments.