Marcella Rocha Franco

Marcella Rocha Franco has a diverse work experience spanning from 2011 to present. Marcella recently joined ENACOM Group in 2022 as a New Business Coordinator. Prior to that, they worked as a Researcher PhD Student at CTNano from 2018 to present, focusing on managing complexities in innovation projects using nanotechnology. From 2019 to 2022, Marcella held the role of Technical Analyst in R&D at Food and Beverage Institute - SENAI at CIT SENAI. Marcella also served as a Research Collaborator in Open Innovation at Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Midas (INCT Midas) from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the technology transfer from the university to the market. Additionally, Marcella co-founded and served as CEO of As31 from 2015 to 2018, leading the development of the startup. Marcella participated in entrepreneurship programs such as FIEMG Lab and Inovativa Brasil MDIC, furthering their entrepreneurial skills. Marcella also gained experience as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Laboratório de Polímeros e Propriedade Eletrônica de Materiais (LAPPEM) - UFOP from 2011 to 2015, focusing on the development of intelligent polymer materials. Marcella had an internship at Grupo Vale Verde in 2014 to gain practical industry experience.

Marcella Rocha Franco's education history includes a wide range of degrees and fields of study. From 2010 to 2014, they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology from UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto. During this time, they also had the opportunity to study abroad as an Exchange Student at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela in 2012 and 2013, focusing on Engineering of Agro-Food Industries.

Following their undergraduate studies, Marcella pursued a Master's Degree in Materials Engineering from 2015 to 2017 at UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto. This degree allowed their to deepen their knowledge in the field of Materials Engineering.

Continuing their educational journey, Marcella became a PhD student in Technologic Innovation and Biopharmaceutical at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 2018 to 2022. This program specializes in the intersection of technology and biopharmaceuticals, indicating Marcella's interest in innovative developments within this industry.

Additionally, Marcella actively sought further education through various extension programs. In 2019, they completed an extension program at Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural - SENAR, studying Sensory analysis and classification of cachaça. In 2020, they attended two extension programs; the first at ITAL - Instituto de Tecnologia em Alimentos, focusing on Stability Study, and the second at Tacta Food School, specializing in the Development of new products - Food prototyping.

Most recently, from 2021 to 2022, Marcella pursued an extension program at Tacta Food School, concentrating on Research and Development - Process Management. This program centers around the research and development aspect of process management in the food industry.

Overall, Marcella Rocha Franco's educational background showcases their dedication to continuous learning and their interest in the fields of food science, technology, materials engineering, and biopharmaceuticals.