Denise Gaspareto

Professional with 12 years of experience in multinational companies in the chemical and polymer sector, specializing in research, development, and analytical techniques. Significant contribution to a globally relevant agricultural project in Brazil, overseeing substantial investments in infrastructure, logistics, and human resources. Focused on the research and development of biodegradable composite materials. Recognized for participation in pioneering initiatives in sustainability, mechanical integrity, and the characterization of polymer materials and packaging. One year of international experience in Europe, engaging in diverse cultures and actively participating in interdisciplinary projects in chemistry and physics. Strong educational background in chemistry, with fluency in English.

1. Research Technologist - Dow (Jan 2018 - Mar 2024)

• Led the characterization of polymers, additives, and packaging materials using advanced analytical techniques (DSC, TGA, FT-IR, optical and infrared microscopy, GC-FID, HPLC, rheology, and multilayer film analysis).
• Provided technical support for product and application development, ensuring materials met required performance, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Developed and implemented new testing methodologies aligned with international packaging standards, enhancing material performance understanding and process optimization.
• Ensured compliance with ISO-9001 quality standards, overseeing equipment calibration, interlaboratory testing, and global laboratory communication.
• Acted as a technical reference for polymer characterization, training new employees and supporting global teams in interpreting material behavior.
• Led the implementation of the Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS), ensuring equipment reliability and operational safety across LATAM packaging development facilities.

2. Laboratory Analyst - DuPont (Aug 2011 - Jan 2018)

• Conducted key testing for packaging innovation projects in LATAM, correlating technical and market data to optimize material specifications.
• Performed degradation and aging studies on materials under controlled and real-world conditions, ensuring compliance with performance and durability requirements.
• Developed technical reports and statistical analyses for material development, identifying critical actions to meet supply chain and manufacturing standards.
• Managed laboratory procurement, optimizing supplier selection, reducing operational costs, and improving testing efficiency.
• Led technical coordination for laboratory expansion projects, aligning processes with engineering, biotechnology, and agribusiness needs.
• Conducted mechanical and characterization tests on packaging materials (tensile, puncture, modulus, hot tack, tear propagation, heat-seal resistance, shrinkage, FT-IR, DSC, TGA, capillary viscosity, UV-VIS, X-ray fluorescence, HPLC), correlating data to ensure reliable packaging specifications and sustainable solutions.

3. Internship - CETEA ITAL - Food Technology Institute (Nov 2009 - Apr 2010)

• Studied and characterized Stand-Up Pouch packaging for various products, conducting heat-seal resistance, optical microscopy, FT-IR, and DSC tests to generate specification reports for improving packaging quality and functionality.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), 2005 - 2010
• Teaching Degree in Chemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), 2003 - 2007
• MSc in Materials Science (Incomplete), State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Aug 2009