Jefferson Esquina Tsuchida

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, 2004), a Master's degree in Physics from the same institution (2007), and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of São Paulo (USP, 2011). Currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Physics at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), holding the positions of Head of the Department and Vice-Director of the Institute of Natural Sciences. From 2018 to 2024, was the Coordinator of the Engineering Physics undergraduate program.Research activities focus on the development of innovations and applied instrumentation, with an emphasis on creating devices and methodologies for sensing and material characterization. In this context, patent applications and software registrations have been filed. Extensive experience in leading research, development, and innovation projects, including coordinating a research group registered with CNPq and a scientific network. Currently coordinates the Minas Gerais Research Network on Glass Systems and Applications for Sensing, funded by FAPEMIG. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)