Biography

Professor in the graduation (Biotechnology Engineering and Biological Science at São Paulo State University - UNESP) and post-graduation (Applied Microbiology - UNESP and Ph.D. Program in Bioenergy (USP-UNICAMP-UNESP) courses. Coordinator of Graduation Courses and Chief of department at UNESP. Bachelor's at Biological Science from UNESP (1986), Master's in Food Science from Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP (1990), Doctorate at Food Engineering from UNICAMP (1995) and Associate Professor (2004) from UNESP. Many scientific papers and books published in International Institutions in Bioprocess Development acting on Enzyme and cell immobilization, Biofuels (ethanol) and Food Ingredients production (special sugars, biopolymers, and yeast derivatives). Currently a member of the Executive Board of IPBEN (UNESP Institute of Bioenergy). Consultant of some industries, public institutions, and scientific journals.