professor at Instituto Federal de EducaĆ§Ć£o CiĆŖncia e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense, Brazilš
Pedro JosĆ© Sanches Filho is an accomplished chemist and professor with extensive expertise in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. He holds a Bachelorās Degree in Chemistry from the Federal Technological University of ParanĆ” (1988) and a Bachelorās Degree in Pharmacy from the Catholic University of Pelotas (1988). He further pursued his academic journey with a Masterās 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 CĆ³rdoba, Spain. Pedro later completed a Postdoctorate at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (2007).
Professional ProfileĀ
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Dr. Pedro JosĆ© 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 Masterās in Chemistry (1997) from the same university, and a Bachelorās degree in both Chemistry and Pharmacy from the Catholic University of Pelotas and the Federal Technological University of ParanĆ” (1988). Additionally, he has completed two postdoctoral fellowships, including one at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal.
Ā š¼Work 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 CatĆ³lica de Pelotas. His roles have involved full-time teaching and administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating postgraduate courses in environmental chemistry.
š ļøSkills
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.
šAwards 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.
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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 š
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.
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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.