Paula Squinca

Skilled researcher with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a multidisciplinary background (Biochemical Processes, Microbiology, Materials Science and Nanotechnology)

Stockholm

Research Expertise

Green Chemistry

Sustainable materials

Bio-based materials

Surface chemistry and modifications

About

Skilled researcher with great passion about sustainability, innovation, value creation and challenges solving. Creative and result-oriented mindset to work effectively in leading, collaborating and building on ideas in cross-disciplinary teams. Adaptable to different responsibilities and roles to pursuit project goals and success. Strong communication skills and ability to work well both independently and in groups. Ambitious to continue learning, I am eager to integrate state-of-the-art science and new findings with cross-industry insights and concepts, translating them into knowledge and creative and sustainable solutions. Seeking new opportunities. Available to relocate.

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Publications

Self-Assembly of Nanocellulose Hydrogels Mimicking Bacterial Cellulose for Wound Dressing Applications

Biomacromolecules

2023

The use of enzymes to isolate cellulose nanomaterials: A systematic map review

Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications

2022

Multifunctional Ginger Nanofiber Hydrogels with Tunable Absorption: The Potential for Advanced Wound Dressing Applications

Biomacromolecules

2021

Sugarcane biorefineries: potential opportunities towards shifting from wastes to products

Industrial Crops and Products

2021

Nanocellulose Production in Future Biorefineries: An Integrated Approach Using Tailor-Made Enzymes

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

2020

A closed-loop strategy for endoglucanase production using sugarcane bagasse liquefied by a home-made enzymatic cocktail

Bioresource Technology

2018

Education

Federal University of São Carlos

PhD, Chemical Engineering

São Carlos

Federal University of São Carlos

Master's , Chemical Engineering / February, 2017

São Carlos

Federal University of São Carlos

Bachelor's Degree , Chemical Engineering / December, 2012

São Carlos

Experience

Research Institutes of Sweden - RISE (Sweden)

Researcher / May, 2023 — March, 2024

• Worked in cross-disciplinary projects mainly focused on sustainability and sustainable material solutions development • Prospected and contacted potential customers for new business and collaboration opportunities • Led and wrote grant proposals • Networking with industries, universities and research institutes

Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble-INP)/LGP2 (France)

Postdoctoral researcher / May, 2022 — October, 2022

• Produced and characterized cellulose microfibrils at pilot scale and performed benchmarking • Advised graduate students on their thesis projects. • Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements

Luleå University of Technology

Visiting Ph.D. researcher / January, 2020 — December, 2020

• Developed of bio-based hydrogels and films for wound dressing applications

Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil)

Ph.D. researcher / March, 2017 — November, 2021

• Produced and characterized cellulose nano-structured materials using enzymatic and mechanical treatments • Conducted primary researches • Published experimental and research findings in scientific journals • Attended to conferences

Thesis worker / March, 2015 — June, 2017

• Produced of lignocellulose hydrolytic enzymes obtained from filamentous fungi using different cultivation methodologies • Performed comprehensive data analysis and authored a paper for publication

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