Estefani Suana Sugahara. PhD student at the São Paulo State University - FEG/UNESP/Brazil in a sandwich period at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Has a Master’s degree from the São Paulo State University - FEIS/UNESP/Brazil (2018), a specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering from Camilo Castelo Branco University/Brazil (2014) and a degree in Civil Engineering from Camilo Castelo Branco University/Brazil (2013). She served as Municipal Secretary at the Environment Department of the City Hall of Fernandópolis/São Paulo/Brazil and as Assistant Pedagogical Coordinator, Teacher and Internship Supervisor at Integrated Colleges of Fernandópolis -FIFE/FEF/Brazil. She has experience in the field of Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Construction Materials and Technology, Wood Products, Environment and Higher Education Teaching. Currently she develops and characterizes innovative lignocellulosic composite materials, applicable as components in civil construction, produced with sustainable materials and technologies.