Faculty members

COORDINATION

Margarete Regina Freitas Gonçalves (Postgraduate Program Coordinator)

Has graduated in Civil Engineering (1978) from the Catholic University of Pelotas, has a Master in Engineering (1988) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, PhD in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and postdoctoral fellowship in the area of Materials Science and Engineering (2007) by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. She has worked as a lecturer at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) since 1980 and is currently a Full Professor and teaches at PPG in Social Memory and Cultural Patrimony (2009) and in PPG in Materials Science and Engineering (2011). She has experience in civil engineering and materials engineering, working mainly in research involving the following subjects: ceramics, composites, nanostructured materials, recycling, heritage, restoration and conservation.

Email to contact: margareterfg@gmail.com
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6834-8546

Neftalí Lenin Vilarreal Carreño (Postgraduate Program Deputy Coordinator)

Has a degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1997), a master’s degree in chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1999), a doctorate in chemistry from the Federal University of São Carlos (2002) and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Federal University of São Carlos. Neftalí is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Pelotas, Post-Doctorate Abroad, University of Surrey, Institute of Advanced Technology, UK, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. S. Ravi Silva (August 2012 to July 2013). He has experience in the field of Chemical and Materials Engineering, using the topics of catalysis, nanostructured core components (Graphene Derivatives), development and application of nanomaterials, polymer composites, and biomaterials. Advisor for postgraduate students and Ph.D. acting as coordinator of the Undergraduate Course in Materials Engineering created at UFPEL (2009-2012). He acts as coordinator of the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering at UFPel. Is a member of the FAPERGS Engineering Advisory Committee and is a member of MRS.

EMAIL: nlv.carreno@gmail.com

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ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-817X

FULL PROFESSORS

Alice Gonçalves Osório, Doctor in Materials Engineering: Has a PhD in Materials Engineering at UFRGS, Master in Materials Science exploiting Large Scale Facilities (Mamaself – France and Italy) for the European program Erasmus Mundus. Master in Science and Technology of Materials by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and is a Materials Engineer graduated from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. She has six months of experience at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland and a year of experience at the Scion Institute in New Zealand where has worked in the development and processing of polymer composites. She has experience in metallurgical, ceramics and polymer composites, as well as materials consulting and currently works as a lecturer at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), at the Center for Technological Development (CDTec). She is a permanent professor at the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM / UFPel) and Postgraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering PPMec / FURG).

Email: osorio.alice@gmail.com

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-3749

Amanda Dantas de Oliveira, PhD. in Materials Engineering: Has a degree in Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande (2006), a Masters in Materials Science and Engineering (CAPES 7) from the Federal University of São Carlos (2009) and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (CAPES 7) from the University Federal of São Carlos (2014). Has experience in the field of Materials Engineering, with emphasis on Polymers and Applications, working mainly on the following topics: polymer blends and nanocomposites, composites, biocomposites, polymer synthesis, polymer materials processing, compatibilizing systems.

Email: amandaoliveira82@gmail.com

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7766-2377

Cesar Antonio Oropesa Avellaneda, PhD. in Physics: He has a PhD in Physics from Universidad cesar Mayor de San Marcos (1987), a PhD in Physics from the University of São Paulo (1995) and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (1999). Performed a Sandwich stage; during his doctorate and also postdoctoral degree at the Leibniz Institut Für Neue Materialien Saarbrücken/Germany. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Pelotas. Has experience in the field of Physics, with emphasis in Condensed Matter Physics. He has experience in the field of Chemistry, with emphasis in Electrochemistry, acting mainly in the following subjects: Electrochromic devices, thin films, solid electrolytes based on natural polymers. He also has experience in the application of Nanotechnology in Solar Energy Conversion, working mainly on the following topics: new polymer electrolytes, inorganic nanoparticles, solar cells, especially TiO2 / dye cells.

Email: cesaravellaneda@gmail.com

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8527-8030

Darci Alberto Gatto, PhD. in Forestry Engineering: Has graduate (1999), master’s degree (2002) and darci doctorate (2006) in Forestry Engineering by the Federal University of Santa Maria. He is currently a Research Productivity Scholar at CNPq, an Associate professor of the Industrial Timber Engineering Course at the Federal University of Pelotas, Coordinator of the Research Chamber at CEng-UFPel, Professor of Postgraduate Program; Materials Science and Engineering (UFPel); Forest Engineering (UFSM) and Guest Professor at the University Master’s Degree in Ingeniería de Materiales Renovables (UPV – Spain). Editor-in-Chief of the Ciência da Madeira Magazine (Brazilian Journal of Wood Science). He has experience in the Technology of Forest Products, with emphasis on Wood Quality, working mainly in the following subjects: quality, physical and mechanical properties, verging, anatomy and wood treatment.

Email: darcigatto@yahoo.com.br

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6805-3243

Evandro Piva, PhD. in Dental Materials: Associate Professor II of the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas – RS. He is currently Coordinator of Development, Cooperation and Sustainability of the Pro-Rectory of Extension and Culture (PREC-UFPel), is a representative member of UFPel in the managing committee of the APL Polo de Rio Grande, APL Saúde de Pelotas and is a member of the management committee of the Incubadora of Technological Base of UFPel – CONECTAR. He is the representative of UFPel with the Rondon Project of the Ministry of Defense. Leads the Directory research group CNPq, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, CHARACTERIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMATERIALS of UFPel since 2004 and Coordinator of the Center for Development and Control of Biomaterials, FO / UFPel. He was Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Dentistry of (2005-2008) and Executive Director of NIT (Technological Management Agency of UFPel 2010-2012). He teaches dental graduation classes and is a permanent professor of the Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry of FO-UFPel (Concept 6 of CAPES). He is also a Permanent Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering / CDTec UFPel (Concept 4 CAPES). He is a member of the Editorial Board: Biomaterials of the journal BioMed Research International. He acts in the areas of Biomedical Engineering development of new biomaterials, adhesion to mineralized substrates and Tissue Engineering

Email: evpiva@gmail.com

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ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5970-5158

Fernando Machado Machado, PhD. in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering: Graduated in Physics Bachelor’s degree, Medical Physics emphasis by Franciscan University Center (2005), graduation in Materials Engineering by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2011), master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2007) and PhD in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2012). He also holds a postdoctoral degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2014). He is currently Adjunct Professor A of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL). He has experience in the areas of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, with emphasis on Nanostructured Materials, working mainly on the following topics: synthesis, characterization and application of nanostructured materials, carbon nanotubes, adsorption and removal of organic pollutants.

Email: fernando.machado@hotmail.com.br

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ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9463-3535

Mário Lúcio Moreira, PhD in Sciences: Professor at the Institute of Physics and mario Mathematics (MFI) of the Federal University of Pelotas / RS. Permanent member and assistant coordinator of the postgraduate program in Physics of the Federal University of Pelotas. Research Producer in CNPq Level 2. He holds a Ph.D. in Sciences (physic-chemistry) from the Federal University of São Carlos, a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Science from the Ponta Grossa State University (2005) and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the State University of Ponta (2002). He has experience in the area of Physics of Condensed Matter in the area of Materials Science, with emphasis on physical properties of materials, working mainly on the following topics: Varistors, Photoluminescence and Radioluminescence, Crystal growth, Computational simulation applied to nanomaterials, Fine films, Cells photovoltaic and microwave assisted hydrothermal syntheses.

Email: mlucio3001@gmail.com

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0588-3717

Rafael Beltrame, PhD in Forest Engineering: Forest Engineer (UFSM / 2008), Master in Forestry Engineering (UFSM / 2010), PhD in Forest Engineering (UFSM / 2012). Graduation of Teacher Training for Education (UFSM / 2011). He is currently Adjunct Professor of the Industrial Wood Engineering Course at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) and Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (UFPel). Works in the areas of Resources and Technology of Forest Products, with emphasis on Physical-Mechanical Properties of Madeira, Quality of Madeira and Energy Use of Madeira

Email: beltrame.rafael@yahoo.com.br

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6352-0052

Robson Andreazza, PhD in Soil Science : Agricultural Engineer graduated from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2004), Master in Soil Science by the Federal University of Santa Maria (2006). PhD in Soil Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul with Doctorate Sandwich in Auburn (USA) (2009). Post Doctor Federal University of Santa Maria (2010). Post Doctor ESALq USP (2010). Post-Doctor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Department of Soils, Faculty of Agronomy (2010-2012). Currently Adjunct Professor III of the Federal University of Pelotas by the Engineering Center of the Environmental and Sanitary Engineering Course. Permanent Professor of the PPG in Environmental Sciences, PPG in Territorial Development and Agroindustrial Systems (UFPel) and PPG in Sciences and Materials Engineering (UFPel). Current Coordinator of PPGCAmb. He has lines of research in the area of Agronomy and Environmental Engineering, with emphasis in Soil Microbiology and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Analysis and Bioremediation of environments contaminated with metals. He also has experience in the following areas: degraded soils, mycorrhizae, ectomycorrhizae, and soil ecology. It also works with the development of techniques and processes for environmental management and waste treatment.

Email: robsonandreazza@yahoo.com.br

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9211-9903

Sergio da Silva Cava, PhD. in Chemistry: University of São Paulo – USP / SC (2000) and PhD in Chemistry from the Federal University of São Carlos – UFSCar (1995). 2003). He is currently Adjunct Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering – PPGCEM and the Undergraduate Course in Materials Engineering at the Technological Development Center – CDTec at the Federal University of Pelotas – UFPel. He was the coordinator of PPGCEM / UFPel for two terms, being responsible for the implementation of the Master’s degree and doctoral proposal. He has experience in Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, with emphasis on Ceramics, working mainly on the following topics: ceramic processing, ceramic materials, chemical synthesis, ceramic coatings and inorganic pigments. He is currently developing work related to the synthesis of new materials for various applications, such as photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, magnetic materials, applications in dentistry and anticorrosion films and surface modification. These works are being developed at UFPel through the research group “Growth of Advanced Crystals Photonics” – CCAF. The group involves teachers and students of all levels in various courses and postgraduate programs at UFPel and other universities in Brazil and other countries.