Marília Gabriela Lopes Cavenaghi

PhD student in Chemical Engineering at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, specializing in Process Systems Engineering with a focus on biorefineries. The research involves mathematical modeling and optimization of valorization routes for agro-industrial residues from the soybean, orange, and coffee production chains. The work includes the development of superstructures and optimization models based on OBSC (optimal biorefinery supply chain) methodologies, as well as the assessment of technical, economic, and environmental parameters. Chemical Engineer by Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. During the graduation was involved in activities such as: Junior Enterprise, Teaching Assitance, Cientific Initiation and Academic Center. First professional experiency was as an intern at Mexichem (Wavin Group), providing a basis for continuous improvement and PVC extrusion manufacturing.Was an intern at Braskem in the Process Technology Development team. In Braskem was involved with innovation, chemical and biotech process development, intellectual property, biopolymers, and polymer processing industrial operations.Developed management and entrepreneurship skills by taking over the leadership of the familys restaurant, with more than 20 years of existence. Led the restructuring and professionalization and, managed all business areas.Worked a period as Headhunter at Robert Walters, recruiting middle-C professionals of Engineering and Operations areas specializing in Biotechnology, Chemical, and Packaging Industries. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)