Andressa Galli| Analytical chemistry | Women Researcher Award

 Prof Dr. Andressa Galli Felsner | Analytical chemistry | Women Researcher Award

 

👨‍🏫Professional Summary 🌟

Dr. Andressa Galli is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Chemistry at the State University of the Center West/UNICENTRO. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Degree in Chemistry from the State University of the Center-West/UNICENTRO (2002). Her academic journey includes a Master’s and Doctorate in Sciences with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry from the São Carlos Chemistry Institute/University of São Paulo/USP (2005 and 2009), supported by a scholarship from the São Paulo State Research Support Foundation/FAPESP.

During her doctoral studies, Dr. Galli conducted research at the Electrochemistry Laboratory of the Department of Chemistry/Faculty of Science and Technology/University of Coimbra, Portugal, focusing on Electroanalytical/Bioelectrochemistry. Her work, under the guidance of Professor Dr. Christopher Ashton Brett, particularly centered around the development of enzymatic biosensors.

Currently, she serves as a professor in Analytical Chemistry at the State University of the Center-West (UNICENTRO). Dr. Galli is an active member of the Board of the Master’s and Doctorate courses in Chemistry at UNICENTRO and a permanent professor at the Postgraduate Program in Applied Chemistry. She has extensive experience in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry, specializing in trace analysis using Spectroscopic and Electroanalytical techniques.

In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Andressa Galli has taken on administrative responsibilities as the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Doctorate level, at UEL-UEPG-UNICENTRO, between 2019 and 2021. Her research encompasses various areas, including the development of electroanalytical methods for the determination of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hormones, drugs of abuse, and other species of biological and environmental interest.

As a mother of one, Dr. Galli has also taken maternity leave in 2016.

🌐 Professional Profiles

🎓Complementary Education

2021 – 2021 Course: COMO CONSTRUIR PROJETOS DE PESQUISA CIENTÍFICA. Credit Hours: 12h Institution: Instituto Gilson Volpato de Educação Científica, IGVEC, Brasil. 2012 – 2012 Course: Treinamento de Configuração de Potenciostato. Credit Hours: 12h Institution: Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. 2012 – 2012 Course: Escrita de Artigos Científicos em Inglês. Credit Hours: 4hInstitution: Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. 2010 – 2010 Course: Treinamento uso do Portal de Periódicos da CAPES. Credit Hours: 4h Institution: Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. 2010 – 2010 Course: Treinamento uso do Portal de Periódicos da CAPES. Credit Hours: 8h Institution: Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. 2008 – 2008 Course: Continuing education in Estágio de Doutorado. Institution: Universidade de Coimbra – Dep. de Química – Laboratório de Eletroquímica, DQ, Portugal. 2008 – 2008 Course: Treinamento de Potenciostato Autolab / Impedância. Credit Hours: 12h Institution: Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Química de São Carlos, USP/IQSC, Brasil. 2008 – 2008 Course: Controle Molecular em Filmes Nanoestruturados. Institution: Instituto de Química de São Carlos/Universidade de São Paulo, IQSC/USP, Brasil. 2007 – 2007 Course: III Encontro de Usuários de Téc. Termoanalíticas. Institution: Instituto de Química de São Carlos/Universidade de São Paulo, IQSC/USP, Brasil. 2006 – 2006 Course: Treinamento operacional Potenciostato modelo 302. Credit Hours: 3h Institution: Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Química de São Carlos, USP/IQSC, Brasil. 2002 – 2002 Course: A Importância do Empreendedorismo. Credit Hours: 2h Institution: Associação Comercial e Industrial de Guarapuava, ACIG, Brasil. 2002 – 2002 Course: Tratamento de Águas de Piscinas. Credit Hours: 6h Institution: Sociedade Brasileira de Química, SBQ, Brasil. 2001 – 2001 Course: Tratamento de Água de Piscinas. Credit Hours: 6h Institution: Genco Química Industrial Ltda, GENCO, Brasil. 2001 – 2001

 

🌐Professional Experience

Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2022 – Present Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Exclusive Dedication Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2022 – Present Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Credit Hours: 1 Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2022 – Present Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Credit Hours: 1 Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2015 – Present Type of contract: Not specified Functional Placement: Not specified Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2014 – Present Type of contract: Government Employe Functional Placement: Credit Hours: 20 Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 14/02/2024 Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Not specified Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2019 – 2021 Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Credit Hours: 20 Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2016 – 2019 Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Exclusive Dedication Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2018 – 2018 Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Exclusive Dedication Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2014 – 2016 Type of contract: Membro do Programa Permanente Functional Placement: Credit Hours: 2 Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brasil. Contract Duration: 2013 – 2016 Type of contract: Government Employee Functional Placement: Exclusive Dedication

🏢Employment

State University of Midwest, UNICENTRO: Guarapuava, Paraná, BR Position: Professor (Chemistry) Duration: February 1, 2010, to present

Maria Lurdes Felsner | Analytical chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Maria Lurdes Felsner | Analytical chemistry | Best Researcher Award

 

👨‍🏫Professional Summary 🌟

Maria Lurdes Felsner, Associate Professor at State University of Midwest (UNICENTRO) and at State University of Londrina (UEL) – Chemistry Department. Completed PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 2001 by São Paulo University (USP) – Chemistry Institute, Master in Physicochemistry in 1997 by State University of Júlio Mesquita Filho (UNESP) and the degree in Chemistry in 1995 at Regional University of Blumenau. Published 50 articles in journals and 8 book chapters. Coordinated/participated in 8 research projects. Supervised/co-supervised 7 PhD/ 8 MsD thesis. Her research work has been focused on creation of new analytical methodologies for composition analysis of different matrices adopting sophisticated and reliable statistical tools, as well computer vision and machine learning tools. Major areas of research during the last years include: (1) optimization and validation methods for different matrices, especially foods and environmental samples by electroanalytical, chromatographic and spectrometric techniques with lower environmental impact; (2) development of new strategies for classification and prediction of components/contaminants/adulterants in foods and natural products adopting the computer vision and machine learning tools.

🌐 Professional Profiles

🎓 Formal Education

Doctorate in Chemistry São Paulo University, USP, São Paulo, Brazil Year of Degree: 2001 Title: Characterization of Eucalyptus and Citrus Monofloral Honeys by Thermoanalytical Techniques, Master’s in Chemistry State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil Year of Degree: 1997 Title: Organometallic cobalt compounds with Schiff bases: study of thermal and electrochemical behavior Graduation in Chemistry Blumenau Regional University Foundation, FURB, Blumenau, Brazil Year of Degree: 1995 Title: Synthesis of Sucrose Polyester

🏢 Professional Activities

SENAI (National Industrial Learning Service) – São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil (2004 – 2008) Coordination of a Food Quality Control Laboratory Audits of the ISO 17025 Quality Management System. Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT/Brazil) (2007 – 2009) Member of the Special Commission on the Beekeeping Chain (ABNT/CEE-00:001.87) Member of the Temporary Special Study Committee on Applications of Statistical Methods (ABNT/CEET-00:001.83) State University of Midwest (UNICENTRO) and State University of Londrina (2021 – Current) Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Food Engineering Committee Member and Administrative Activities

💼 Projects

2017 – Current: Determination of Metal Ions, Total Phenolics, and Antioxidant Activity in Brown Sugar. 2011 – 2015: Development and Validation of Analytical Methodologies for the Determination of Moisture in Foods by Thermogravimetry. 2012 – 2018: Determination of HMF in Foods with High Carbohydrate Contents by HPLC-UV and UV Spectrophotometry. 2011 – 2012: Determination of the Physicochemical Quality and Geographic Origin of Honeys from Some Regions of the State of Paraná

📚 Activities as Reviewer and as Editor

2015 – Current: Molecules and Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2019 – Current: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies and Journal of Apicultural Science, 2020 – Current: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2022 – Current: MethodsX, 2023 – Current: Journal of King Saud University Science, 2024: Guest Editor in Frontiers Sensors

🏆 Awards

  • 2024: Women Researcher Award – International Research Awards on Fiber-reinforced Polymer

🔬 Research Focus and Supervision

Current Doctoral Supervision: Classification and Quality Prediction of Beverages by Combination of Digital Image Processing and Machine Learning Methods. Current Master’s Supervision: Classification of Bee Pollen from Different Species of Bees by Analysis of Total Phenolic Compounds Combined with Digital Image Processing and Machine Learning. This represents only a snapshot of your extensive and impressive career. Please let me know if you need more specific information or if there’s anything else I can assist you with!