Dr. De Sousa holds both a Master’s and a PhD in Nanoscience and Advanced Materials from the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), with a focus on polymer science. He is a researcher in the Science, Technology, and Innovation in Materials Group at UFABC. His expertise lies in materials engineering, particularly in polymer processing, polymer blends, and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. De Sousa has extensive experience with thermal, electrical, mechanical, and rheological characterization techniques. In addition to academic research, he has been actively involved in applied research projects developed in partnership with industry, contributing to the development of technological innovations in advanced materials.