Glecia Virgolio Da Silva has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Brasília (2006), degree in Chemistry-Licentiate from the University of Brasília (2006), and a master's degree in Mechanical Sciences from the University of Brasília (2009). She obtained her PhD in Mechanical Sciences from UnB, with the general theme: Additives for Biodiesel (2012). She completed her Doctorate Sandwich (PDSE-CAPES) in 2012 at "Istituto Motori" / Naples-Italy. From 2013 to 2014, she held a postdoctoral degree at USP. From 2014 to the current period, she has been a Collaborating Researcher of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at UnB / FGA (Medical Physics and Bioengineering area), and in 2018 she completed her Post-Doctorate in the same program. She has experience in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, and energy, working mainly in the following areas: medical physics, nanotechnology, photo- and electroactive devices, biofuels, engine tests, sustainable development, and simulation of reservoir water quality. She also has experience with projects that emphasize sustainability, family farming, agribusiness, food, and nutrition security. From July 2020 to July 2022, she was a Visiting Professor at Faculdade Gama-FGA at UnB, assigned to the Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering-PPGEB. She is currently a Collaborating Researcher at PPGEB.
University of Brasília
Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Post-graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering