Patricia Borim

Career developed in chemistry with expertise in polymer development, organic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, physicochemical analysis, product research and development, formulation of coatings, during her academic stay, she also acquired experience in some characterization techniques, such as: NMR, HPLC-SEC, UV-Vis, FTIR, cyclic voltammetry, elemental analysis, rheology, TGA, DSC and GCxGC. Patricia has published 6 papers during her master’s and PhD, contributing to several collaborations. She also worked in the teaching field and acquired experience teaching in the classroom to undergraduate students. She has more than 60 communications presented at congress, conferences and participation in events. She is currently a member of PRR (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência) at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon.

EDUCATION

Chemistry Degree – Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia/ Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Brazil - from 02/2008 – 12/2013.
Undergraduate Exchange – Santiago de Compostela University (USC), Spain - from 09/2010 – 02/2011.
Master Degree – Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP), Brazil - from 02/2014 – 02/2016.
PhD in Science – São Paulo University (USP), Brazil - from 03/2016 – 08/2021.
Visiting Researcher / PhD Exchange – Carnegie Mellon University, Mellon Institute - Matyjaszewski Polymer Group, USA - from 11/2018 – 04/2019.
Investigator - University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal - from 07/2023 - Current.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

Publications

1. DOI: 10.5935/0104-8899.20140036
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GRANT DETAILS

1. Academic Support Scholarship – (Pró-Reitoria de Extensão Universitária/ Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia/ Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - PROEX/FCT/UNESP), Brazil - from 04/2008 – 12/2008.
2. Undergraduate Exchange – Santiago de Compostela University (USC) – (Pró-Reitoria de Extensão Universitária/ Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia/ Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - PROEX/FCT/UNESP), Spain - from 09/2010 – 02/2011.
3. Teaching Initiation Scholarship – (Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência/ Fundação Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior/ Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - PIBID/CAPES/UNESP), Brazil - from 04/2010 – 07/2010 and 01/2011 – 12/2013.
4. Master Degree – Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP).
, Brazil - from 02/2014 – 02/2016.
5. PhD in Science – São Paulo University (USP).
Exploring methods to synthesize polymers with complex architecture by radical polymerization... (, Brazil - from 03/2016 – 08/2021.
6. 8. Visiting Researcher / PhD Exchange – Carnegie Mellon University, Mellon Institute - Matyjaszewski Polymer Group (USP/CAPES)
Patricia Borim - Matyjaszewski Polymer Group - Carnegie Mellon University ( , USA - from 11/2018 – 04/2019.

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

1. Unaprosil Química e Indústria LTDA: Process Analyst (from 01/2020 – 02/2021), Industrial Chemist (from 03/2021 – 09/2021), Brazil.
2. Liarte Metalquímica, Brazil: Industrial Chemist (from 10/2021 – 12/2021), Brazil.
3. CCB Coatings: Development Chemist (from 02/2022 – 05/2023), Brazil.
4. Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) : Investigator (from – 07/2023 – Current), Portugal.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

1. Industrial Chemist at Unaprosil
Realization of projects to improve processes and reduce costs of existing products in order to maintain their quality.
- Realization of the necessary adjustments to enable the escalation of new products, checking the equipment, scale, heat generated and other variables involved.
- Preparation of technical reports of project monitoring, standard production procedures (PFP) for the production of new products / or products optimized on laboratory scale, pilot and production, portfolios, technical bulletins and reports of physicochemical analysis pertinent to the samples generated in the R&D Industry, Colloidal Silica and Polymers - Conducting technical visits to customers to help in the preparation of new products. - Implementation of documentation and spreadsheets to control samples and all traceability of the lots produced. - Development and application of the best technologies for new processes and products, in addition to performing treatment of industrial effluents and chemical waste, in order to preserve the environment Reduction of the production.

2. Development Chemist at CCB Coatings
- Coordination of research laboratory and development (R&D) of new products for the wood and flooring segment.
- Formulations and application of resins and UV products.
- Implementation of procedures for ISO 9001.
- Factory monitoring of new product production.
- Reporting for customer service.
- Development of new resins.