Gisele Halfeld

Developing and optimizing carbon-encapsulated iron nanoparticles to advance the catalysis of hydrogen production.

✓ Formulated and optimized carbon-encapsulated iron nanoparticles, achieving a 20% increase in hydrogen production efficiency (vs. baseline) through catalytic performance testing and process optimization.

✓ Performed advanced characterization (TEM/XRD/SEM) and data analysis to identify critical quality attributes, ensuring batch consistency.

✓ Managed budgeting and procurement for nanomaterials R&D, cutting costs by 32% without compromising quality.

✓ Mentored more them 20 students, developing their creative, communication, and productivity skills.

Responsible for evaluating research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects from both economic and technical standpoints.

✓ Delivered 34% tax savings for companies via Brazil's R&D incentives (Lei do Bem), transforming innovation spend into direct fiscal benefits

✓ Scaled clients' R&D investments by 40%+ using tax savings, creating self-funding innovation cycles with clear ROI.

✓ Bridged EU-Brazil R&D incentives, helping global firms optimize cross-border innovation budgets and compliance.

Investigated groundbreaking research on bacterial energy production with mining waste and biodiesel production residues, resulting in publications in prestigious European and American journals (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy).

✓ Pioneered glycerol-to-electricity conversion in MFCs achieving >80% energy recovery - published in high-impact journal (IF: 8.3).

✓ Led multidisciplinary bioelectrochemical research with global teams, bridging engineering/microbiology for sustainable energy solutions.

✓ Translated complex bioelectrochemistry into undergrad curricula while advancing MFC tech for circular economy applications.

✓ As a research representative, successfully negotiated a CNPq and CAPES budget increase in front of the Brasília senate.

✓ Led the organization of national and international academic conferences and events, securing esteemed speakers, suppliers, and sponsors for both online and in-person gatherings.