Dr. Leandro Vinícius Alves Gurgel is a full professor and researcher in the Physical Organic Chemistry Group at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Minas Gerais, Brazil. He holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from UFOP, as well as a Ph.D. in Sciences (Physical Chemistry) from the University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, Brazil. He also completed postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Chemistry at USP. His research focuses primarily on water treatment and bioenergy, with particular expertise in the chemical modification and pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for applications such as bioadsorbents and second-generation (2G) ethanol production. His work integrates physical chemistry, sustainable processes, and biomass valorization, aiming to contribute to environmentally friendly technologies and renewable energy development.