Dr. Luís Antonio Lourenço

Current research in textile technology, developing strategies to improve flame-retardant finishing by surface modification of the textile substrate and the use of nanoclays. Surface modification by nitrogen and argon cold plasma. Flammability analysis using a cone calorimetry and ISO 1210 standard method. Characterization techniques: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction.

Doctoral stay programme for international cooperation Brazil-Spain on research and development on biotechnological process. Evaluation of biosurfactant and phenol-oxidative enzymes by white-rot fungus. Characterization techniques: chromatography, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis. Microbiology techniques: sterilization, solid and liquid culture medium preparation, strain maintenance.

Planned, organized and taught mathematics and chemical introductory course for Architectural Design, Electromechanical, Environmental and Metallurgy students. Created a classroom environment conducive to learning, proposing interactive activities that furthered understanding and encouraged students to achieve their goals.

Gave lectures and demonstrations according to the subject being study. Planned and taught technological chemistry for Electrical Engineering students. Supervised students and activities.

Intern at the Laboratory of Synthesis and Technology (SINETEC) focusing on development research on Natural Products. Chemical characterization of essential oil from Brazilian native plants. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis.

PhD degree focused on form qualified human resources to perform advanced research in chemical processes in educational institutions, research and development institutes as well as in government, industry.

Master's degree focused on the development of industrial process involving physical, chemical and biological reactions, enabling the application of scientific research methodologies to support the design, development, modelling and simulation, optimization, operation and process control.

Emphasis on crosscutting technical content, which opens a perspective of very large role in various industries, such as textiles, metal mechanic, industrial waste treatment, petrochemical and renewable energy, food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, among others.