Rafaella G. L. Oliveira

Experience

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  CNPq - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  At the Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Laboratory:• Performed a research project aimed at the mapping of urban flooding-prone areas using the Height Above the Nearest Drainage (HAND) model along with QGIS;• Conducted interviews and carried out fieldwork to validate the accuracy of the model.• Published findings in the Journal of the University of São Paulo's Geography Department and presented an abstract at the V International Congress on Risks. At the Materials and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory:• Conducted a research project focused on evaluating the color removal of liquid effluents through the process of solar photocatalysis, using a low-cost substrate;• Published findings as co-author in Ceramics International and presented a paper at the Brazilian Congress of Chemical Engineering. Also, received recognition through the Young Researcher 2019 award from the Federal University of Paraíba.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
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  SUDEMA - Superintendência de Administração do Meio Ambiente

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Solid Waste Management Analyst

  • Supported analysts in the permitting processes and assessed environmental compliance for solid waste management.• Actively participated in technical inspections and effectively communicated findings through comprehensive reports.

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  Elfa Medicamentos

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  Young Talent - Logistics Analyst

  • Developed and maintained Excel dashboards to track logistics key indicators, while also monitoring action plans and conducting process mapping using Bizagi.• Played a key role in implementing a new logistics management system, overseeing the development of schedules and delivering training sessions to colleagues.• Regularly communicated project progress to supervisors through engaging PowerPoint presentations.

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  Università degli Studi di Padova

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Engineering Tutor

  • Provided support to students to enhance their understanding of the first-year courses of the Water and Geological Risk Engineering master's program.• Developed tutorials and comprehensive lecture notes for the Remote Sensing course.

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  IVM Institute for Environmental Studies

  Oct 2024 - now

  PHD Candidate