Our Research Team
"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean."
Ryunosuke Satoro
Comprised of diverse talents and driven by a shared passion for scientific exploration, our team at New Carbon Materials Laboratory: Graphene is at the forefront of graphene, carbon materials, and other nanomaterials research. Each member brings unique expertise and perspective, contributing to our collaborative and innovative environment. With backgrounds spanning disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, we thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration and creative problem-solving. Together, we tackle complex challenges in cytotoxicity, biosensors, and material synthesis with dedication and ingenuity. Guided by our group leader's visionary leadership, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and making impactful contributions to our field and beyond.
The Team
Meet our dynamic team led by visionary expertise.
Group Leader
Profa. Dra. Ana Champi
Associate Professor IV at Universidade Federal do ABC.
Member of the INCT of Carbon Materials. Associate Academic Member of the National Academy of Science and Technology (ANCYT) of Peru. The First Honorary Member of the Peruvian Physicists' Association.
Jose Zuñiga
PhD
I graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Lima, Peru, where I developed in the study and processing of polymetallic minerals and graphite, as well as working in engineering for the design of metallurgical plants. I completed my MSc in Materials Science and Engineering at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in São Paulo, Brazil. Focusing my research on thin films synthesis and transducers fabrication for electrochemical biosensors, using metal films, amino acids, enzymes and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) as a platform for biological events. Currently, I'm a PhD student in Biosciences at UFABC, continuing the development of transducers, but focusing on the piezoelectric properties of a polymer-ceramic composite material (RGO/GO) transducer to obtain an ultrasound biosensor, as well as continuing to work on the design of electrochemical biosensors.
Maria Rivera
PhD Student
She graduated in Physical Sciences from the National University of Trujillo (UNT), Peru. She completed a master's degree in Science and Materials Engineering and is currently working towards a doctoral degree in Biotechnosciences at the Federal University of ABC, Brazil. Her expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials associated with graphene oxide, zinc oxide, silicon oxide, and iron oxides, with a specific emphasis on biological applications, impact assessment (cytotoxicity), and environmental remediation.
Wilfredo Rondan
PhD
Graduated in Physics from the National University of San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC) Cusco, Peru. Graduated with a Master's in Physics from the National University of Engineering (UNI) Lima, Peru, where I began with the study of nanomaterials based on rare earths, properties and possible applications. Since 2022 I have been investigating carbon-based materials (graphite, graphene and graphene oxide) analyzing their toxicity. Currently, I am a PhD student in biotechnology at the Federal University of ABC, São Paulo - Brazil, obtaining graphene through green chemistry and analyzing its potential as a growth-stimulating agent for tomato roots and others.
Miguel Lozada
PhD Student
Food Industry Engineer from the Universidad Nacional de Frontera (UNF) in Sullana, Peru, where I developed the study of functionalisable planar microelectrodes (SPE) for applications in the Dairy Industry. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Bioscience at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), where I will develop an electrochemical biosensor of graphene derivatives for bacterial detection.
Maria Fernanda Malateaux de Oliveira
PhD Student
Maria Fernanda is a Ph.D. candidate in Nanosciences and Advanced Materials at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Brazil, focusing her doctoral research on perovskites. She holds a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering and Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Technology and Materials Engineering, all from UFABC.
Her academic research trajectory began early through UFABC's "Research From Day One" (PDPD) program, studying graphene-based materials applied to energy storage (batteries), followed by a project on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for viral biosensors. During her Master's studies, she developed research on carbon dots synthesized via the pyrolysis of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. for biosensor applications.
She has extensive technical expertise in green synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, thin film deposition, optical microscopy and spectroscopy.
Pedro Holland de Oliveira
PhD Student
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Technology and in Physics, also has a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, all at UFABC (Federal University of ABC) located in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. Also currently pursuing a PhD in Physics at UFABC. Started a Scientific Research on the Development of computational machine learning tools for the enhancement of biosensors tested on viruses oriented by Profª. and Dra. Ana Champi. In his Master's degree, developed a research on the syntesis and characterization of Carbon Dots, and the relation with their physical properties, discovering potential applications for biosensors. Also has experience in DFT, 3D printing and development in carbon-derived nanomaterials for biosensing, including space applications.
Fernando Sanchez
MSc Student
Graduated in Physics at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Currently researching nanomaterials under the supervision of Prof. Ana Champi and pursuing a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering at UFABC, São Paulo, Brazil. Interests include the development of sensors and biomedical devices using advanced materials such as graphene, with a strong background in science outreach.
Ollenka Huaman
MSc Student
Graduated in Physics from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Bioscience at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. I am now beginning scientific research focused on the development of electrochemical biosensors for the detection of Escherichia coli in space environments, oriented by Profª. and Dra. Ana Champi.
Warriman Filho
MSc Student
Graduate in Physics from the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Brazil, with experience in the synthesis and characterization of CdTe and CdSe quantum dots and cellulose-derived carbon dots. Contributed to advancing the understanding of electronic transitions in carbon dots through systematic optical and structural analysis. Currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Physics at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), in São Paulo, researching phase separation among possible superconducting phases in graphite.
Lucas Lemos
Undergraduate Student
Started the graduation in 2022 at UFABC (Federal University of ABC) located in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. Now Starting a Scientific Research about the interaction of carbon dots with graphene oxide for potential applications in biomedicine oriented by Profª. and Dra. Ana Champi.
Luana Abreu
Undergraduate Student
Bachelor's degree in Science and Technology - Federal University of ABC (UFABC).
Current Scientific Initiation project: Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Graphene Derivatives supervised by Prof. Dr. Ana Champi.
Yasmin Gomes Bezerra
Undergraduate Student
Graduated in Plastics Technician at SENAI (National Industrial Learning Service) in 2023, located in São Paulo - Brazil. I started the graduation in 2023 at UFABC (Federal University of ABC) located in São Paulo - Brazil. I am researching the piezoelectric properties of a polymer-ceramic composite material (RGO/GO) transducer to obtain an ultrasound biosensor together with a PhD student José Miguel Zuñiga Prado.
Kauã Habache
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate student in Bachelor of Science and Technology with specialization in biotechnology at UFABC (Federal University of ABC) located in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. I have experience in manufacturing histological sections, cytological analysis, mitosis and cellular characterizations with the optical microscope. Now Starting a Scientific Research on bothanichal area, analyzing the interaction of graphene oxide with Brazilian flora for potential growth and germination development of seeds and grains for application in space farming.
Raíssa Chaves Alves de Araújo
Undergraduate Student
Started the graduation in 2022 at Federal University of ABC (UFABC), located in São Paulo - Brazil. There is currently an ongoing scientific initiation project on the reduction of graphene oxide by ascorbic acid, which is a green reducing agent.