Vinícius Lionel-Mateus

Experience

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  Baseline do Brasil

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2008

  Intern

  - Prepared geological samples for environmental and geochemical analysis, proficiently handling methods such as Whole Oil, Headspace, TPH, TOC, TC, and Rock Eval;- Assisted the lab management in additional administrative tasks of similar complexity within the sample preparation laboratory, often requiring interaction with an international team of colleagues (Germany, USA, France, and the United Kingdom) in both Portuguese and English.

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  Laboratório MUSA

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2008

  Intern

  - Defined and standardized operational processes, ensuring that they are carried out within the technical and quality standards defined by the organization;- Collaborate in the development of analytical procedures for the quality assurance laboratory.

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  Inmetro

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  - Analyzed the major esters in biodiesel of vegetable (soy) and animal origin and their mixtures, through gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS);- Facilitated the secure export of analytical data and carried out subsequent statistical tests and analysis, including ANOVA;- Collaborated in the development of the Certified Reference Material (CRM) “Ethanol in water” (standards for breathalyzers used by the national police force);- Evaluated the quality of biofuels (biodiesel and ethanol), in technical collaboration and innovation projects developed with the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), using GC-FID and Karl Fischer coulometric titration techniques. Show less

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  PUC-Rio

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2017

  - Developed teaching activities in the General Chemistry discipline;- Determined the inorganic composition of samples of airborne particulate matterand other environmental matrices (soil and rainwater) through inductivelycoupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasmaoptical emission spectrometry (ICP OES), and ion chromatography (IC);- Deployed R packages for data science, specifically leveraging the Tidyverse collection (e.g., dplyr), to proficiently handle data wrangling and create compelling data visualizations;- Identified sources of particulate matter through the combination of analysis ofair mass trajectories (HYSPLIT model), techniques derived from factor analysis(e.g., PCA), cluster analysis, data geoprocessing, and use of machine learningalgorithms for inference (i.e., Random Forests and Conditional Inference Trees);- Ensured the strategic deployment of appropriate means and actions to enhance the Institution's reputation and image. Authored scientific articles for specialized journals and other scientific publications, elevating research quality, securing external funding, fostering transparency with the national foundations for research and innovation, and engaging with the broader society;Promoted skill development through training sessions (covering chemical analysis procedures and data analysis using the R language), conducted performance evaluations, and provided constructive feedback; Show less - Determined the inorganic composition of samples of airborne particulate matterand other environmental matrices (soil and rainwater) through inductivelycoupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasmaoptical emission spectrometry (ICP OES), and ion chromatography (IC);- Performed dataset dimension reduction through factor analysis, employing techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) using the R programming language;- Ensured the strategic deployment of appropriate means and actions to enhance the Institution's reputation and image. Authored scientific articles for specialized journals and other scientific publications, elevating research quality, securing external funding, fostering transparency with the national foundations for research and innovation, and engaging with the broader society;- Planned, delegated, and managed the execution of innovation activities for the institution, effectively distributing tasks among the team, monitoring progress, providing guidance, and resolving any uncertainties during execution. Delivered constructive feedback, and established and standardized operational processes, ensuring adherence to the institution's technical standards and quality parameters. Show less

  • PhD Candidate in Chemistry

    Feb 2012 - Apr 2017

  • Masters Candidate in Analytical Chemistry

    Mar 2010 - Feb 2012
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  Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

  Guest PhD Student/Researcher

  - Developed conceptual models of the relationships between exposure to NH3 and health (physical, respiratory, and psychosocial symptoms) using data from the relevant scientific literature;- Statistically evaluated relationships between exposure to NH3 and health (physical, respiratory, and psychosocial symptoms) through structural equation modeling (SEM);- Developed the strategy for implementing epidemiological models using the R programming language.

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  Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  - Explored the technical feasibility of integrating atmospheric and chemical transport models, specifically "MOZART" (Model for OZone And Related chemical Tracers), CAM-Chem, and WRF-Chem, into the mesoscale weather forecasting model "Eta.";- Designed a routine for incorporating an inert chemical species into the horizontal advection system of the mesoscale weather forecast model Eta.

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  Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Postdoctoral Guest Researcher

  - Engineered the routine for porting the Global Eta Framework (GEF) atmospheric model from the "Tupã" supercomputing system (Cray, USA) to the high-performance computing system "Mistral" (Bull Atos Technologies, France);- Teamed up with fellow researchers and software developers to elevate the quality standards of the GEF model;- Planned and spearheaded the initial strategy for incorporating carbon cycle dynamics into the Global Eta Framework (GEF) model through the integration of an inert chemical species. Show less

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  Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Oficial)

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2022

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  - Developed teaching activities, including performance assessment and instruction, in the courses "Fundamentals of Air Quality" (undergraduate) and "Air Quality Monitoring" (postgraduate);- Defined the strategic research roadmap (methods for particulate matter analysis), aligning it with the institution's objectives and ensuring compliance with established standards, norms, and rules;- Planned, delegated, and managed innovation activities for the institution in the field of air quality for both indoor and outdoor environments;- Efficiently allocated tasks among the team, monitored progress, provided guidance, and resolved execution uncertainties;- Delivered constructive feedback, established and standardized operational processes, ensuring compliance with technical standards and quality parameters set by the institution;- Engineered computational routines (using the R programming language) to derive insightful findings from the analysis of environmental data;- Ensured the strategic deployment of appropriate means and actions to enhance the Institution's reputation and image. Authored scientific articles for specialized journals and publications tailored for non-specialized audiences, elevating research quality, securing external funding, fostering transparency with the national foundations for research and innovation, and engaging with the broader society;- Managed the performance of an automated air quality monitoring station through inspection and data analysis, ensuring the standardization of data extraction processes and their overall quality. Show less

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  Flexmade Composite

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Quality Management Analyst

  - Assisted senior management in a successful ISO 9001:2015 certification process, environmental accreditation, and other legal documentation, contributing to organizational excellence;- Managed and facilitated the implementation of quality management improvements, ensuring the transfer of knowledge and technology for practical and commercial applications;- Collaborated with the R&D team in composites to drive innovations and enhancements;- Established crucial partnerships with government agencies and international institutes in composites, material science, and innovation;- Enabled the enhancement of quality and fostered continuous growth through internal and external audit processes to meet the specific demands (e.g., APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA compliance) of automotive industry clients;- Championed capacity-building through training, conducted performance evaluations, and provided constructive feedback;- Defined and standardized operational processes, ensuring compliance with technical standards and quality defined by the organization;- Ensured critical analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and addressed potential risk mitigation strategies;- Managed strategic projects in the quality management sector. Show less

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  CEPEMAR

  Jun 2024 - now

  Environmental Analyst

  - To manage quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data;- To transform raw data into meaningful insights through statistical analysis and visualization tools;- To apply scientific principles to assess environmental risks and impacts;- To collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective environmental solutions;- To communicate complex scientific findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Show less