Aline Paternostro Martins

Experience

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  Universidade de São Paulo

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2018

  Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo.Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Algae.Main activities:- Led research project in the field of seaweed biomass and renewable materials and energy;- Led two research missions in Antarctica, including the mission planning and the field and laboratory (on ships) activities; - Seaweed growth, ecophysiology, photosynthesis analysis, biofiltration;- Optimization of several analytical methods, as pigments, sugars, and oil analysis by LC and GC-MS;- Fermentation of the hydrolyzed from biomass for bioethanol production;- Collaborated and provided training to students and researchers of several universities (national and international), writing reports and manuscripts.Achievements: high bioethanol production yield from biomass; implementation of several analytical methods; conferences talk to show the results; interview in a national TV.PROJECT:- Utilization of Ulva lactuca (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) for bioethanol production and nutrient removal from seawater.Project synopsis: seaweed cultivation in vitro and pounds to produce biomass for bioethanol production; nitrogen uptake; optmization of the seaweed cultivation and of the hydrolysis process to enhance the production of fermentable sugars and co-products ; fermentation of the hydrolyzed to bioethanol production.Grant: Fapesp Show less Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo.Main activities:- Led research project in the field of biomass and renewable materials and energy;- Participated in two research missions in Antarctica, contributing to the mission planning and the field and laboratory (on ships) activities;- Seaweed cultivation in vitro and bioreactors;- Photosynthesis analysis using Diving-PAM;- Analysis of CO2 and nitrogen uptake from seawater;- Analysis of seaweed biomass for biotechnology application, including oil-based compounds (biodiesel and nutraceuticals);- Optimization of enzymatic assays and chromatographic methods;- Collaborated and provided training to students and researchers of several universities (national and international);- Writing reports and manuscripts.Project Title: Evaluation on biotechnological potential of marine macroalgae.Grant: Capes- The report on this reserach can be seen at the link: http://www.usp.br/agen/?p=158332 Show less

  • Research Fellow

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2018

  • Doctoral Fellow

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2013
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  IPT - Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  Visiting Researcher

  Main activities:- Growth of different species of microorganisms using the hydrolyzate obtained from macroalgae biomass;- Production of bioethanol and other biotechnology products. Supervisor: Pio ColepicoloResearchers involved: Alfredo Maiorano and Maria Filomena Rodrigues

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  Centro Universitário São Camilo

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  Professor of biochemistry, cell biology and pharmacology at São Camilo University (São Paulo)

  Main activities:- Lesson planning and execution; - Development of Active Learning Methodologies;- Planning and execution of practical classes in the laboratory;- Guided students and led monitoring projects.

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  Uluu

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2023

  Seaweed Scientist

  Main activities:- Design and conduct of experiments;- Hydrolysis of seaweed biomass;- Biomass characterisation and analysis of diverse compounds by the chromatographic techniques;- Management of the analytical laboratory;- Responsible to use the GC-MS of the School of Molecular Science – UWA;- Participating in the implementation and optimization of ULUU analytical methods and in the commissioning of new analytical tools, as GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-RID, and GPC-RID from Agilent.- Polymer analysis – purity and molecular weight;- Data analysis and writing reports;- Laboratory and equipment maintenance;- Management of the team/ safety assist. Show less

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  ASSA - Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance

  Nov 2023 - now

  National Hatchery Network (NHN) Tropical Research Hub Lead