I am João Pedro da Silva Moreira dos Santos, an Environmental Engineering graduate with strong expertise in sustainability, bioplastics, circular economy, data analysis, and machine learning. With a unique academic background in physics and environmental science, I combine interdisciplinary knowledge to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
Core Expertise:
Environmental Research and Sustainability: Experienced in plastic recycling using AI models (Gaussian Processes) to optimize solvent selection, contributing to green chemistry and waste management innovations.
Bioplastics and Biopolymer Development: Conducted research on bioplastics from avocado seeds and studied the biodegradability of furan-based nanoparticles, using advanced techniques like TEM, SEM, and DLS.
Circular Economy Projects: Led initiatives for eco-friendly packaging, water and energy efficiency strategies in aquatic centers, and educational programs for sustainable agriculture and smart farming.
Climate and Environmental Modeling: Contributed to wildfire smoke dispersion projects through GIS modeling, Python and R programming, and machine learning applications.
Technical Skills:
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Django, PyTorch)
R programming
QGIS and ArcGIS
Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React)
Data collection, analysis, visualization
Academic Highlights:
Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering (17/20)
Microcredentials in Data Analysis (Python), Environmental Management Tools, PyTorch
Completed multiple challenges in sustainability, machine learning, and circular economy through the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU)
Leadership and Outreach:
Co-founder and President of Green Mind, a non-profit promoting environmental education.
COO at ASAAP (Alternatives to Plastic), managing sustainable material sourcing and certification processes.
Active participant in global innovation challenges, including drone infrastructure resilience and sustainable packaging design.
Languages:
What I Offer:
Environmental research collaboration and sustainable innovation support
Machine learning and data analysis for environmental challenges
Sustainability consulting, eco-certification advising, and project development
Science communication and educational workshop design
Critical thinking and problem-solving for cross-disciplinary projects
I am passionate about combining science, technology, and creativity to build a more sustainable future. Let’s work together to create impactful solutions.