Professor and researcher at the Chemistry Department of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). It performs teaching, research and extension activities in Physical Chemistry. He has experience in the following topics: biopolymers, development of nano / microparticulate systems aiming at encapsulation of pharmacological and technological interest, spray drying, development of membranes and biopolymeric materials, development and application of nanosystems with magnetic and bioceramic properties.