Ana Paula Serafini Immich holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM, 2003). She earned her Master's degree (2006) and Ph.D. (2009) in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), in a graduate program rated Level 7 by CAPES. Her academic background is complemented by two postdoctoral fellowships: one in Chemical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC, Spain) in 2022, focused on polymeric biomaterials for controlled drug delivery, and another in Chemistry at the University of São Paulo (USP) in 2013, with an emphasis on biomaterials for use in medical devices. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at UFSC and a permanent faculty member of its Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering (CAPES Level 7). Her academic and scientific work is centered on regenerative medicine, with a specialization in the development of innovative biomaterials for the treatment of chronic wounds and tissue engineering applications. Her research interests include the design of controlled drug delivery systems, functional nanoparticles, and biocompatible polymeric structures aimed at enhancing cellular regeneration and tissue repair. She is also recognized for her work in developing smart wound dressings and advanced regenerative therapies for hard-to-heal wounds, contributing significantly to the advancement of biotechnology in healthcare.