Maria Victória Luz

Maria Victória Luz is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in biotechnology and innovation management. Currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at INEMET, Maria is engaged in process modeling and simulation for recycling oxide electrolysis cells. Maria has held various roles, including Ambassador and Mentee in the BRASA Pre-graduate Europe program, and completed an internship focused on biosurfactant-metal complexation at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. Prior experience includes working as an Innovation Project Analyst at Biominas Brasil, where Maria contributed to the development of over 50 life sciences startups, and impactful roles as a mentor, teaching assistant, and coordinator in multiple initiatives promoting scientific education and sustainability. Educational qualifications include ongoing master's studies in Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management across three prestigious European universities, supplemented by a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Universidade de Brasília.