Matheus Godoy Bertelli Rodrigues

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at the Federal University of ABC, with 8 years of laboratory experience in research and develop‑ ment in the field of green and sustainable catalysis. My focus has been on finding new chemical processes that eliminate the need for toxic and hazardous oxidizing agents for the environment. During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to work in the regulatory affairs sector, where I was responsible for authoring safety and transportation documents for hazardous products. This experience provided me with a broad understanding of chemistry beyond the laboratory environment.

Intern at Regulatory Affairs

– Authored Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemical products manufactured by the company, covering sectors such as food and beverage, sanitizers, hospitality, and water treatment, among others.

– Maintained and updated safety data sheets for countries including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, México, and Costa Rica, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in each region.

R&D Chemist at Federal University of ABC

 - Design of low-cost copper complex catalysts for alcohol transformations, focusing on sustainable and safe chemical transformations for the pharmaceutical industry and other producers of fine chemicals. Methodological validation of developed catalysts using electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques.

I hold two bachelor's degrees: one in Chemistry and another in Science and Technology. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. at the Federal University of ABC, specializing in chemical catalysis. I anticipate completing my doctoral program in July of this year, 2024.