Dr. Caroline Araujo holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2022) from the Federal University of Pernambuco (Brazil). She is currently a Junior Researcher at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, where she is involved in the development of 3D-printed multi-functional membranes for wastewater recovery. Prior, she completed two postdoctoral fellowships in Portugal. At the University of Minho (2024–2025), she worked on cellulose-based solid polymer electrolytes for next-generation solid-state batteries. Previously, at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (2022–2023), she investigated graphene-based biocomposite hydrogels for the adsorption of amino acids and proteins in fixed-bed columns. Her doctoral research on graphene-based nanomaterials for water treatment received international recognition through the 3rd edition of the "25 Women in Science Latin America" award, granted by 3M, highlighting the scientific excellence and societal impact of her work in environmental technologies. Her research expertise lies at the interface of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, and Environmental Engineering, with particular emphasis on the design and application of advanced functional materials for water purification, adsorption, photocatalysis and electrochemical energy storage.