Summary
Mário Nunes is a materials engineer and postdoctoral researcher with 7 years of international experience developing sustainable polymeric materials, biopolymers, nanocomposites, and high-performance adsorbents for environmental remediation and circular-economy applications. His work combines advanced characterization (XPS, SAXS, FTIR, SEM, TGA, DMA, DSC, rheometry, microtomography, GPC, XRD) and DFT modeling to link structure–function relationships and optimize adsorption mechanisms. At USP he developed kapok fiber-based adsorbents for Cr(VI) and BPA and demonstrated a scalable route to repurpose spent adsorbents into cementitious matrices with zero leaching over 64 days. A recent visiting stint at UBC expanded his expertise in cellulose-based xerogels and cryogels for fly ash remediation, underscoring his aptitude for translating lab-scale innovations into practical waste-valorization solutions. He seeks R&D or product-development roles where materials science meets industrial implementation to deliver high-value, sustainable technologies.
7 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Postdoctorate, Chemistry, Postdoctorate, Chemistry at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
PhD candidate, Material Science and Engineering, PhD candidate, Material Science and Engineering at Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Bachelor's degree, Material Science and Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Material Science and Engineering at Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Interuniversity Exchange Doctorate, Materials Engineering, Interuniversity Exchange Doctorate, Materials Engineering at Mackgraphe
English, German