Orlando Fatibello-Filho has a bachelor's degree in chemistry education from the Federal University of São Carlos (1976), a master's degree in chemistry (physical chemistry) from the University of São Paulo (1980), and a Ph.D. in chemistry (analytical chemistry) from the University of São Paulo [São Paulo-Capital] (1985). Hired in December 1976 as an assistant professor, he has served as a full professor at the Federal University of São Carlos since December 2003. His expertise lies in analytical chemistry with an emphasis on electroanalysis, bioanalysis, UV-Vis optical methods, and chemiluminescence. His main research topics include the following: flow injection analysis with electrochemical, UV-Vis spectrophotometric, turbidimetric, and chemiluminescent detection; long-path spectrophotometry; plant tissue- and extract-based biosensors; modified carbon paste electrodes; polymer film-modified electrodes containing carbon nanotubes and/or metal nanoparticles; boron-doped diamond electrodes; green analytical chemistry; and chemistry education.