He has a bachelor's degree and a degree in Chemistry from the State University of Campinas, a master's degree in Functional and Molecular Biology (2000) and a doctorate in Functional and Molecular Biology from the State University of Campinas (2003). Full professor in Chemistry at Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho (2011). He is currently an Associate Professor at Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho - Sorocaba Campus at the Department of Environmental Engineering and in the Postgraduate Programs in Environmental Sciences (master's/doctorate) and Materials Science and Technology (master's/doctorate). He was coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Environmental Sciences at Unesp/Sorocaba (2012-2016). He was a full member as teaching representative of the ICTS at the University Council (2020 - 2022) and member of the Advisory Committee of the Central Chamber of Postgraduate Studies at Unesp (CAPG - 2019 - 2021). It has scientific collaboration with several research groups from different national institutions (Unicamp, UEL, UFLA, Embrapa, Unipampa, Uniso, USP, UFSCar, UFSM etc.) and international institutions from different countries (United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany , India, Mexico, Canada, USA among others). He is currently part of the editorial board of the journals: Scientífic reports (Nature group), PLOS One, Frontiers in Chemistry, Ecology, Energy and Environment (Springer), Journal of Bionanotechnology (Springer Nature), as well as reviewer for several scientific journals. Over the years, it has obtained financial assistance with the participation of other researchers and institutions (research assistance, arrival of researchers from abroad, visits abroad, bilateral cooperation research projects), as well as scholarships (IC, MS, DR, post-doc ) from various funding agencies (CNPq, CAPES, FAPESP) and companies. He is a member of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science (SBPC), Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), Brazilian Society for Research in Materials (SBPmat), American Chemical Society (ACS), ASTOXILATIN - Latin American Association of Environmental, Experimental and NanomaterialsToxicology Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the latter being a Fellow (FRSC - 2018). He is also a Fellow of Vebleo, a Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials, a Fellow of the Society of Plant Research and a member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC - 2018 - current). He is currently Chair of the American Chemical Society Brazil Chapter (2022-current management) and was co-chair (2019-2021 management) and member of the Board of Directors (Treasurer) of the American Chemical Society Brazil Chapter (2018-2019 management). Member of the Agroecosystem Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN-CEM). Member of the European Science Foundation College of Expert Reviewers (2020). Associate Member of the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED - McGill University - 2021). It has 15 patent applications and 1 software registration, 6 published, and 4 licensed technologies. Among his awards, in 2004 and 2005, he received the José Carlos Ferraro Maia Award promoted by Cristalia Ind. Farmaceuticas and SBA, in 2010 second place in the Monsanto Agroambiental Award, in 2011 he received the Química Nova award for Young Authors from SBQ, in 2020 he received the IAAM Scientist Award and in 2021 winner of the Minds of Innovation Award - Bayer. In 2021, he received the Commendation of Merit in Education from the Sorocaba City Council. He has experience in #8203;#8203;Macromolecule Chemistry, working mainly on the following topics: nanobiotechnology, carrier systems for bioactive compounds (synthetic or natural), and nanotechnology with environmental and agricultural applications. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Nanoparticle technology has demonstrated significant potential in advancing sustainable agriculture by improving the efficiency of active ingredient (a.i.) delivery while reducing required dosages and overcoming plant barriers. Among innovative pest control methods, RNA interference (RNAi) has gained attention due to its gene silencing mechanism, which employs small interfering RNAs (siRN…
The present proposal aims to acquire a chromatography platform composed of LC and GC coupled to an MS/MS detector aiming to study nanotechnology, environment, agriculture, and health. Such a platform will enable advances in the scientific and technological scenario within the state of São Paulo as it will allow researchers from Universities, Research Institutes and Companies access to ana…
This research project focuses on improving the availability of phosphorus in the soil, a vital nutrient for plant growth. The lack of phosphorus in soils with frequent rainfall represents a challenge for agriculture. To resolve this issue, the research proposes the development of a nanostructured material from renewable sources, using nanolignin derived from Kraft lignin through fractiona…
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The development of nanomaterials (inorganic/organic) that are able to interact with plants is an important issue to be investigated. Therefore, a core-shell design with inorganic nanoparticle cores coated with organic (in special polymeric and lipid) shells is interesting due the possibilities to detect the inorganic nanoparticles into the plants. In this context, this proposal aims to st…
Modern agriculture can no longer be based on the intensive use of agricultural inputs that affect the environment. In this way, researchers, farmers and consumers must evolve towards ecologically and economically satisfactory production, in addition, new technologies must be adopted in order to optimize productivity while maintaining sustainable environment base. In this sense, there is a…
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This research project focuses on improving the availability of phosphorus in the soil, a vital nutrient for plant growth. The scarcity of phosphorus in soils with frequent rainfall represents a challenge for agriculture. To address this issue, the research proposes the development of a nano-structured material from renewable sources, using nanolignin derived from Kraft lignin through frac…
The brown stink bug (Euschistus heros) is an insect pest that has become increasingly important in soybean (Glycine max) production in Brazil. It can cause structural damage to seeds, leaf retention, tissue softening, protein dissolution and cell death, leading to an annual loss of more than 4.3 million tons of soybeans. Management with chemical insecticides has been the main alternative,…
By 2030, aquatic production and organisms are predicted to increase by a further 13%, mainly due to the intensification and expansion of sustainable aquaculture production. This growth should preserve the health of aquatic ecosystems, prevent pollution and protect biodiversity. Therefore, pressure is mounting to use more sustainable and innovative ingredients in aquaculture feeds. Today, …
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Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a major threat to the production of many economically important crops, causing crop losses estimated at US$157 billion annually, representing 12.3% of crop losses. The conventional strategy to control NPPs has been the use of pesticides and anthelmintic drugs, which are chemically synthesized compounds with nematicidal activity. However, these practice…
Weeds are one of the threats to the agriculture system as they jeopardize agroecosystems, and herbicides play a crucial role in controlling weeds, including their growth. To date, or since the last 70 years, weed management has mainly depended on synthetic herbicides; and the extensive usage has led weeds to develop an ever-increasing resistance to synthetic herbicides. Further, the curre…
The use of new technologies to increase agricultural production and productivity with minimal impacts on the environment and human health are necessary. Therefore, these increments must be related to more sustainable technologies, with the intention of improving the quality, biological activity and low toxicity of the technology. In this way, the use of micro and nanotechnology, such as e…
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Nanoherbicides outperform conventional formulations due to enhanced absorption and delivery mechanisms; however, the processes governing nanoparticle-mediated herbicide transport remain unclear, mainly for polymer nanoparticles. Pelargonic acid (PA), a bioherbicide with low solubility and limited systemic transport, faces challenges in achieving effective weed control. Developing advanced…
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a staple crop and ranks sixth in global production. However, biotic factors significantly impact its cultivation, notably the potato virus Y (PVY), which causes substantial economic losses in solanaceous crops. PVY management remains challenging due to limited and expensive control measures. RNA interference (RNAi) is a natural gene regulatory mechanism pr…
The increase in cases of arboviruses, such as yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, which have the Aedes aegypti mosquito as the main vector, infect thousands of people annually, causing sequelae and potentially leading to death. Among the alternatives for vector control is the class of larvicides, but the excessive and indiscriminate use of synthetic products has generated resistan…
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