Leonardo Vasconcelos Fregolente

From 2006 to February, 2017, he worked by Petróleo Brasleiro SA (PETROBRAS) as Process Engineer at the largest Brazilian oil refinery (REPLAN). More specifically, from 2006 to 2010, was involved with the process optimization area. From 2010 to 2017, worked as manager of some different operational  areas.

In mid-February 2017, started the academic career as assistant professor at the Chemical Engineering School of Unicamp. In addition to the area of ​​oil processing, at Unicamp, develops studies on products and processes for biorefineries. Computational and experimental studies are conducted in the area of ​​separation processes with mass transfer. Finally, it is highlighted the development of processes that aim integration between biomass processing units for the production of high added value products. In this area, it is possible to mention the development of microalgae culture, focusing on oil production.