Heloisa Ruschel Bortolini

PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP), conducting research in heterogeneous catalysis focused on the valorization of ethane and CO2;. Holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), with experience in research and development. Completed a two-year undergraduate research fellowship at the Catalytic Processes Laboratory at UFRGS, focusing on the catalytic conversion of ethanol and the synthesis and characterization of catalysts, particularly ZSM-5 and analcime zeolites. Interned for two years in the Catalysis area at Braskems Innovation and Technology Center, working on the synthesis and characterization of ZieglerNatta catalysts for the production of isotactic polypropylene, as well as conducting laboratory and pilot plant testing. Completed a research stay (sandwich PhD) at the Center for Catalysis and Surface Science at Northwestern University (USA), where she developed catalysts using the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technique. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)