Jhonatan Miguel Silva

Principal researcher and founder of SCI.LAB Cosmetics and Biotechnology LTDA, a company focused on the development of biotechnological cosmetics with high innovative potential. He was responsible for the project "Bacterial cellulose facial masks for melasma treatment," funded by the Centelha program (FAPESP and FINEP) and the Startup and Innovative Entrepreneurship Support Program (City Hall of Araraquara). PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Araraquara (UNIARA) and postdoctoral researcher at the BioPolMat Group, working on the development and characterization of nanocomposites based on bacterial cellulose and lamellar matrices for biomedical applications. He was a collaborating researcher at the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) Cateretê Beamline/CNPEM, Campinas. Master's degree in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry of São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara campus, with a focus on the production of nanocellulose composites and laponite intercalated with europium luminescent complexes. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Franca (2015), where he was awarded the "Best Student" prize. Conducted undergraduate research (PIBIC CNPq) focusing on the synthesis of hybrid lamellar materials for industrial dye adsorption. Also holds a teaching degree in Chemistry from the University of Franca, having completed the Specialized Program for Teacher Training. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)