Team
Head of LSNano
Bruno Campos Janegitz
Head of LSNano
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7746094938977989
E-mail address: brunocj@ufscar.br
He has a degree in Chemistry (2006), a Master's degree in Chemistry focused on Analytical Chemistry (2009), and a Ph.D. in Sciences, focused on Analytical Chemistry (2012) from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). He was a visiting doctoral researcher at the Complutense University of Madrid, and an academic visiting researcher at the University of Warwick in 2013. He was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of São Paulo (2014). He was a Visiting Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba in 2018, and Academic Visitor at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2022. He is Associate Professor D, level 1, and head of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano) at the Federal University of São Carlos, Araras campus. Also, he is Affiliate Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (2023–2027), a certified professor in the Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology (PPGBiotec) and the Postgraduate Program of Materials Science (PPGCM-So) of the Federal University of São Carlos. Has published over 160 articles in international journals, 3 books, 13 book chapters, and holds 14 patent applications. Has received more than 5,000 citations with an h-index of 44 (Web of Science) and over 8,000 citations with an h-index of 54 (Google Scholar). Has delivered dozens of invited lectures at scientific and educational events in Brazil and abroad, and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Sensors. Serves as a reviewer for research projects submitted to various national and international funding agencies. He received an honorable mention in the Mercosul Award of Science and Technology 2017, in the young researcher category with the work "Electrochemical DNA sensor for detecting predisposition to breast cancer". He has experience in Chemistry and Biotechnology and his major research interests are the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, nanomaterials-modified electrodes, electrochemical biosensors, low-cost sensors, and 3D-printed sensors.
Postdoctorate Researchers
Ph.D. Researchers
Amanda Neumann
FAPESP Ph.D. Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/9678893655833790
E-mail address: amandaneumann@estudante.ufscar.br
Currently, she is a doctoral candidate in Materials Science in the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science (PPGCM - So) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Sorocaba campus, and a FAPESP direct doctorate scholarship recipient. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Araras campus. She is a member of the research group: Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano), under the guidance of Professor Bruno Campos Janegitz. She was a FAPESP TT-1 scholarship recipient (2022), a FAPESP Scientific Initiation scholarship recipient (2023 to 2024), a FAPESP EVC scholarship recipient (2025), and a CNPq DTI-B scholarship recipient (2025). She has experience with an emphasis on Electroanalytical Chemistry, focused on the production of electrochemical sensors applied in the area of nanomedicine and environmental samples.
Jefferson Henrique de Souza Carvalho
FAPESP Ph.D. Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1333292721578162
E-mail address: jeffersoncarvalho@estudante.ufscar.br
He has a degree in Chemistry (2021) from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). He was a TEP (Tutorial Education Program) fellow (2017) and a FAPESP undergraduate research fellow (2020), as well. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student in the Graduate Program in Materials Science (PPGCM-So) of the Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba campus. He has experience in electroanalysis and his major research interests are disposable electrochemical sensors, conductive inks, and the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Currently, he is a member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano), working in the area of electroanalytics, focusing on the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bruno Campos Janegitz.
Rafaela Cristina de Freitas
FAPESP Ph.D. Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1142587683202928
E-mail address: rafaelafreitas@estudante.ufscar.br
She is a Ph.D. student in Materials Science at the Graduate Program in Materials Science (PPGCM-So) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Sorocaba campus. She has a Master's degree in Materials Science (2025) from the Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba campus, and a degree in Chemistry (2022) from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Araras campus. She has a technician degree in Chemistry from the ETEC Prefeito Alberto Feres. She is a FAPESP Ph.D. research fellow, as well. She has experience in electroanalysis and her major research interests are disposable electrochemical sensors, conductive inks, and the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Vinicius Aparecido Oliani Pedro da Silva
FAPESP Ph.D. Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5255244502930127
E-mail address: vinicius.silva@estudante.ufscar.br
He has a Master's degree in Biotechnology (2021) from the Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology (PPGBiotec) of the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and a degree in Chemistry (2018) from the same institution. He has experience in polymers, focusing on special resins and chemical intermediates of which he worked at the multinational SI Group. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student in the Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology (PPGBiotec) of the Federal University of São Carlos. His major research interests are electroanalysis and developing 3D-printed electrochemical sensors and biosensors using conductive filaments. Currently, he is a member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano), working in the area of electroanalytics, focusing on the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bruno Campos Janegitz.
João Pedro de Carvalho Silva
CAPES Ph.D. Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0861882570608410
E-mail address: joaopcs@estudante.ufscar.br
He has an Environmental Technician from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Maranhão. Also, he has a degree in Chemistry, and a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Maranhão. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student in the Graduate Program in Materials Science (PPGCM-So) of the Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba campus, and a member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano), working in the area of electroanalytics, focusing on the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bruno Campos Janegitz.
Master's Researchers
Arielly Cardoso
CAPES Master's Researcher
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5734965425331175
E-mail address: arielly.cardoso@estudante.ufscar.br
She graduated in Chemistry (Bachelor’s degree) from the State University of Londrina (2024). Worked as an undergraduate research student at the Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Electroanalysis, and Materials (LaEEM), developing analytical methodologies emphasizing electroanalysis and the production of 3D-printed electrodes (2021-2024) and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Materials Science (PPGCM-So) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) – Sorocaba campus, as a member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials (LSNano).
Undergraduate Researchers
Amanda Silva de Andrade
CNPq Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2680714743536156
E-mail address: amanda.andrade@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a CNPq undergraduate research fellow of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Ana Luiza Molina de Cezar
CNPq Undergraduate Researcher
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2344438430282232
E-mail address: anacezar@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a CNPq undergraduate research fellow of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis, and her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Beatriz Fernandes Germinare
FAPESP Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/3336472954613873
E-mail address: beatrizgerminare@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a FAPESP undergraduate research fellow of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Bruna Silva Faria
FAPESP Undergraduate Researcher
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0475025913233789
E-mail address: brunafaria@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a FAPESP undergraduate research fellow of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Érick Seiki Kamada Piasecki
Volunteer Undergraduate Researcher
Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/4764696325936217
E-mail address: erick.piasecki@estudante.ufscar.br
He is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). He has a technician degree in Administration (2022) from the ETEC Pedro Ferreira Alves. Currently, he is a volunteer member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Lucas Ventosa Bertolim
FAPESP Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3672163982677416
E-mail address: lvbertolim@estudante.ufscar.br
He is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, he is a FAPESP undergraduate research fellow and member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. His major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Mariana Ashley de Jesus
CNPq Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/1623770257121521
E-mail address: marianajesus@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a CNPq undergraduate research fellow of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Julia Paes de Arruda
Volunteer Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/9740405889024811
E-mail address: julia.arruda@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a volunteer member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
Kamille Gomes Urel
Volunteer Undergraduate Fellowship
Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/9863657924752993
E-mail address: kamilleurel@estudante.ufscar.br
She is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). Currently, she is a volunteer member of the Laboratory of Sensors, Nanomedicine, and Nanostructured Materials, working in electroanalysis. Her major research interest is the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors.