Patricia Verardi Abdelnur

Patricia Verardi Abdelnur has a diverse work experience in the field of technology transfer, research, and consultancy. Patricia started their career in 2010 at Petrobras, where they worked as a Technical Consultant for a few months. Later in the same year, they joined Embrapa as a Researcher at the Biomass and Biofuel Chemical Laboratory, focusing on Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics research areas. In 2018, they became the Director of EMBRAPII unit at Embrapa Agroenergy. Currently, Patricia holds the position of Assistant Director of Technology Transfer at Embrapa.

Patricia Verardi Abdelnur's education history includes multiple degrees and programs. Patricia obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemistry from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. During this time, they also spent a year at Vanderbilt University pursuing their PhD in Chemistry in 2009. Before their PhD, Patricia completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Chemistry at UFSCar - Alumni from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they obtained a Chemistry degree from UFSCar - Alumni, studying from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, Patricia completed their undergraduate studies in Chemistry at UFSCar - Alumni from 2001 to 2004. More recently, they enrolled in an Executive MBA program specializing in Innovation Management and Technological Capabilities at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, expected to be completed between 2022 and 2024. In 2022, they also had an affiliation with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.