Mateus Zeferino Rennó

I hold a bachelor's degree in Physics from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). I am currently completing my master's degree in Physics, also at UNICAMP. I have been working in the field of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays since 2021. My research focuses on the search for anisotropies in the arrival directions of cosmic rays detected at the Pierre Auger Observatory, which I pursued through three scientific initiations and a master's degree in this subject. My projects were selected twice among the top ten per cent of the best works in the exact sciences submitted for awards at UNICAMP's undergraduate research conferences. At the end of my undergraduate studies, I was honoured with the Scientific Merit award, the highest level of recognition that a UNICAMP undergraduate student can receive for their scientific research; I also received an award for completing my bachelor's degree in Physics with an overall score above 87 per cent. During my undergraduate studies, I also participated in modelling and data analysis projects in industry through the Junior Enterprise Movement, where I gained experience in applying the scientific method in different environments. I am also actively involved in science communication, giving outreach talks on particle physics and astrophysics to diverse audiences. Between 2019 and 2021, I worked through the Animafísica extension project at the Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW) at UNICAMP, developing teaching materials to promote particle physics to high school students. I also participated in the Show da Física extension project (2019-2020), promoting general physics science communication to diverse audiences, including students from different grade levels. I am also active in the field of science education through various programs at UNICAMP. In 2023, I worked teaching exercise classes in Physics III (electromagnetism) voluntarily through the Teaching Support Program (PAD/UNICAMP). In 2025, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Matter Structure II course (atomic, molecular, statistical, nuclear, and solid-state physics) through the Teaching Internship Program (PED/UNICAMP). In that same year, I also taught an introductory course in astroparticle physics that I developed for the Física nas Férias extension program for high school seniors. I frequently participate in schools and scientific conferences, having presented my academic research at events held at INPE, CBPF, UNICAMP, USP, and SBF. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)