Saionara Costa

• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals about Integrated Biorefinery in Landfills for Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).
• To develop and evaluate the feasibility of a gasification technology to produce hydrogen-rich syngas and solid biochar, using municipal solid waste. Environmental and economic impacts are assessed through life cycle analyses, levelized energy costs, and eco-efficiency indicators, in addition to considering carbon regulation assumptions, such as carbon tax. Additionally, the project proposes public policies based on a Technology Roadmap (TRM) to encourage the energy transition and the circular economy.
• Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professors in Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (CebiB) - Universidad de Chile.
• Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
• Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.

Coordination and execution of projects in the areas of Forestry Engineering, Paper, Pulp and Biorefinery.
Development of projects in the area of

pulp and biomass for energy generation and applications of new bioproducts.
Gasification and pyrolysis of biomass with conversion into bio-oil, syngas and biocarbon.
High value-added products from the forestry sector.

• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
• Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
• Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
• Research and analysis of patents in the company's various research areas.

• Lead researcher on the project.
• Research on Rheology modifiers based on nanocellulose for 3D printing of geopolymes.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
• Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.

• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in "Enhanced hydrophobicity in nanocellulose-based materials: toward green wearable devices" .
• Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with Researchers in Chemistry, Physics and Engineering.
• Created and executed scenarios for analysis projects and interpreted results to address relevant questions.