Paulo Alexandre Amorim

Paulo Alexandre Amorim holds a degree in Materials Engineering with a focus on Polymeric Materials from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and a PhD in Engineering Technology from KU Leuven (Belgium), where he specialized in the systematic rheological characterization of colloidal systems (soft solids) for 3D bioprinting and Tissue Engineering.His academic and industrial trajectory has been centered on rheology as a key tool for understanding and optimizing the behavior of complex polymer systems. During his doctoral research at KU Leuven, Paulo investigated photocurable hydrogel formulations for extrusion-based bioprinting, focusing on rheological mapping, printability, and the structural integrity of constructs using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). His work contributed to bridging soft matter physics and regenerative medicine through the rational design of functional biomaterials.In the industrial domain, Paulo served as Specialist and Group Leader of Rheology and Thermal Analysis at Avery Dennison, in the Netherlands. There, he led the development of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and polymer blend films with a strong focus on sustainability, circularity, and scaling up from lab to pilot manufacturing. He spearheaded the development and patenting of a novel photocurable PSA technology based on hot-melt elastomers, while also establishing rheological and thermal analysis protocols for RD, troubleshooting, and process optimization. He provided scientific support to cross-functional teams and mentored analytical scientists, reinforcing the technical backbone of product development for the label and packaging industries.With an international patent, extensive experience in rheology, experimental design, and advanced polymer characterization, Paulo combines scientific rigor with practical innovation, operating at the interface of fundamental research and applied industrial development. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)