Suellen Marques

Materials Engineer with experience in research, industrial development, and technological innovation applied to polymers, advanced composites, mining, oil & gas, metallurgy, and industrial processes.

Background in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Production Engineering, and Project Management, including two years of PhD studies in Polymer Science and Technology at UFRJ.

Experience in laboratory coordination, technical project execution, process optimization, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Professional experience includes laboratory activities at Gerdau, a leading steel manufacturing company, performing characterization and quality assessment of materials obtained from ferrous scrap processing and recycling operations. Skilled in polymer and composite characterization, technical documentation, and industrial R&D activities.

Analytical and results-oriented professional with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Currently residing in Senhora da Hora, Porto.

PhD in Polymers - UFRJ/PRH 16/ANP - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

(2024-01)

• Development of an integrated product solution for the oil, gas, and energy sector.
• Research, Development, and Optimization of Corrosion Inhibitors and Antiscalants.
• Studies on self-healing epoxy resin-based coatings.

Researcher - Mineral Technology Center - CETEM - Brazil

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Responsible for the laboratory for collaborative projects with the industry.
• Study of polymers for the treatment of mining waste.
• Project management and execution: writing reports, developing proposals.
• Characterization of granite residue for application in epoxy matrix.

Graduate Researcher - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Development of nanostructured composite materials applied to stealth technology.

Academic Researcher - Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Characterization of granite residue for application in epoxy matrix.

Laboratory Technician - Gerdau, Aços Longos - Usina Cosigua - Brazil

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Characterization and analysis of residues from ferrous scrap beneficiation processes.
• Economic feasibility assessment for residue recovery and reuse projects.
• Preparation of technical reports and analytical documentation.
• Training in Agile Methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

PhD - Polymer Science and Technology - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2024-01)

Technical Course - Chemistry - Formula Brazil (2024-01 - 2024-12)

Master - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2018-01 - 2021-12)

Degree - Production Engineering and Project Management - Uniunica University Center (2021-01 - 2021-12)

Degree - Materials Engineering - Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (2012-01 - 2018-12)