Sandra Balan Mendoza Jaime

Packaging Researcher with a background in materials science and engineering, PqC-VI at Institute of Food Technology / Packaging Technology Center - ITAL / CETEA. Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering from UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos (São Paulo/Brazil). Proven track record associated with carrying out impactful research on glass containers for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products and recently on metallic packaging (aluminum, tinplate and steel coated with chromium oxide). Currently promotes project management for conducting quality control (chemical or mechanical tests) on packaging materials, aiming to ensure compliance with national or international technical standards; extensive multidisciplinary coordination in materials analysis for problem solving (analysis of break and fracture, blowout, leaks and corrosion occurrences, including evaluation by SEM - Scanning Electron Microscopy. At Cetea, collaboreted with projects involving issues of reciclability with a focus on sustainability (Life Cycle Assessment - LCA of packaging and products) resulting in the identification and adoption of packaging with less environmental impact. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)