Cristina Moniz Araujo Lopes

holds a PhD in Chemistry from the State University of Campinas (2003) with a sandwich period at the Institut für Makromolekulare Chemie/Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg, Germany, a master's degree in Chemistry from the State University of Campinas (1997) and a degree in Technological Chemistry from the State University of Campinas (1994). She is currently a senior researcher at the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA), serving at the Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE) and permanent professor of the graduate program in Space Science and Technology (PG-CTE) (ITA/IAE/ IEAv). She is a member of the Research, Development and Innovation Evaluation Committee (CAPDI) of the IAE; Member of the Graduate Committee of the IAE and Institutional Representative at the Plastic and Rubber Innovation Centers Network (Plasbor) - SIBRATEC/MCTI. She was Coordinator of the Space Systems, Tests and Launches area of #8203;#8203;PG-CTE (2013-2021); President of the Academic Programs Council of the IAE (equivalent to the Dean of Graduate Studies) (2016-2021); Innovation Manager and Member of the IAE Innovation Cell (CGI (2018-2019); Member of the IAE Knowledge Management Group; IAE Scientific Initiation Representative at CNPq (2013-2021). Has experience in the materials area, with a specialization in polymers and his research interests include: aerospace materials, nanocomposites, hybrid composites and thermoplastic matrix structural composites, polymeric fibers, conductive polymers, recycling, blends, ballistic shielding, electromagnetic shielding. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)