professor at Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense, Brazil🎓

Pedro José Sanches Filho is an accomplished chemist and professor with extensive expertise in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the Federal Technological University of Paraná (1988) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the Catholic University of Pelotas (1988). He further pursued his academic journey with a Master’s Degree in Chemistry (1997) and a PhD in Chemistry (2002) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, with part of his doctoral research conducted at the University of Córdoba, Spain. Pedro later completed a Postdoctorate at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (2007).

Professional Profile 

🧑‍🎓Education🎓

Dr. Pedro José Sanches Filho boasts a strong academic background with a PhD in Chemistry from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2002), where he specialized in the development of procedures for extracting and determining nitrosamines in foods. He also holds a Master’s in Chemistry (1997) from the same university, and a Bachelor’s degree in both Chemistry and Pharmacy from the Catholic University of Pelotas and the Federal Technological University of Paraná (1988). Additionally, he has completed two postdoctoral fellowships, including one at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal.

 💼Work Experience

Dr. Sanches Filho has an extensive teaching career, currently serving as a Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (IFSUL). His professional journey includes positions as a Professor at several prestigious institutions, including the Universidade Católica de Pelotas. His roles have involved full-time teaching and administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating postgraduate courses in environmental chemistry.

🛠️Skills

He is proficient in chromatographic techniques, spectrophotometric analysis, and sample preparation methods such as solid-phase extraction. His expertise extends to environmental analysis and the study of emerging contaminants, particularly in aquatic systems.

🏆Awards and Honors

Dr. Sanches Filho has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Best Poster Award at the Uruguayan Congress of Analytical Chemistry (2022), and multiple accolades for his work in environmental chemistry and sustainable systems. His achievements highlight his contributions to the scientific community and his ongoing dedication to research excellence.

Membership 🏛️

He is a member of the editorial boards for several scientific journals and has served as a referee for journals like the Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology. His active participation in the academic community underscores his commitment to advancing chemical sciences.

Teaching Experience 📚

Pedro has a long-standing commitment to education, teaching various chemistry courses, including Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis. He has also coordinated postgraduate programs and served in various academic leadership roles, contributing to the development of future chemists and environmental scientists.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Sanches Filho’s research centers on Analytical Chemistry, with a particular emphasis on sample preparation, trace analysis, and environmental chemistry. His work has focused on biomass pyrolysis, biofuels characterization, and the analysis of environmental contaminants using advanced techniques like gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.