Marcos Benega

Marcos Benega has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Their most recent role was as a Research Chemist at RHEON LABS, where they contributed to the development of their innovative energy control technology. Prior to that, they worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, focusing on improving the properties of thermoplastic materials by adding nanofillers into epoxy matrixes. Marcos also worked as a Researcher PhD Student at the University of Southampton, where they studied the suitability of biobased epoxy resins for maritime applications. Additionally, Marcos has experience as a Master's Student at IPEN, where they developed a nuclear radioactive source for brachytherapy. Marcos also worked as an English Teacher, Pedagogic Coordinator, and Pedagogical Assistant at CNA, and as a Chemistry Teacher at Colégio Nahim Ahmad and EE Lydia KItz Moreira. Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Scientific Adviser at Hanna Instruments and in various roles at Puratos, including R&D Analyst and Quality Control Trainee.

Marcos Benega's education history begins in 2003 when they attended Colégio Progresso Centro and obtained a Technician degree in Computer Science. From 2006 to 2009, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Universidade Guarulhos. Simultaneously, they also completed their Chemistry Teacher Education at the same university from 2006 to 2010. Marcos then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist at USP - Universidade de São Paulo from 2012 to 2015. Finally, they completed their formal education by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Materials Science from the University of Southampton between 2015 and 2019.