Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior

Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior (born August 25, 1974, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil) is a Brazilian chemist and academic, notable for his significant contributions to the field of polymer science. He is a Professor Titular at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2008. His work primarily focuses on the development of polymer nanocomposites, with a particular emphasis on environmental applications and biomedical sensor technologies.Lattes CV – Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior.ORCID Profile – Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior.
==Education==
Gomes de Souza earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) in 1999. He subsequently pursued a Master's degree in Engineering and Materials Science from the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), graduating in 2002. His academic journey culminated with a Ph.D. in Science and Technology of Polymers from UFRJ in 2006. Additionally, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemical Engineering at the Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute for Graduate Studies and Research in Engineering (COPPE/UFRJ), specializing in data analysis and experimental design between 2006 and 2008.Scopus Author ID – Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior.
==Academic and Research Career==
Since joining the UFRJ faculty in 2008, Gomes de Souza has been an active member of the Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloísa Mano (IMA/UFRJ), where he contributes to both teaching and research. His role expanded in 2019 when he joined COPPE/UFRJ, and in 2024, he was promoted to the rank of Professor Titular (Classe E).
Gomes de Souza's research primarily focuses on the development of nanocomposites from renewable resources, magnetic nanocomposites for environmental recovery, and polymeric sensors. His innovative work in these fields includes using green chemistry approaches to develop advanced materials for various applications. He has published 247 scientific articles and authored 13 books, earning an h-index of 38 on Google Scholar and 34 on SciVal.Google Scholar Profile – Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior.
==Awards and Recognitions==
Gomes de Souza has received numerous awards in recognition of his scientific contributions. He was named Jovem Cientista do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in 2015 and Cientista do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in 2021 and 2024. In 2018, he was honored with a Cátedra in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University in India. He was also recognized as a Pesquisador 1D by CNPq in 2023.
His international accolades include receiving the Best Executive Plenary Award at the International Summit and Conference on Material Science Nanotechnology Bio Manufacturing (ISCMNB) in 2021 and the Gold Award in the Open Category at the i2i International Innovation Competition by the Malaysian Association of Creativity and Innovation (MACRI) in 2021.AD Scientific Index – Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior.
In 2024, Gomes de Souza was ranked among the top 3,000 scientists in the AD Scientific Index, placing 116th at UFRJ, 3,181st in Brazil, and 4,700th in Latin America.
==Editorial Roles==
Gomes de Souza has held various editorial positions throughout his career. Since 2020, he has served as Editor-in-Chief of *Current Applied Polymer Science*, and since 2021, he has been the Editor-in-Chief of the *Brazilian Journal of Experimental Design, Data Analysis and Inferential Statistics*. He also serves as an Associate Editor for several other academic journals.
==Research Impact==
Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior's research has had a significant impact on the global scientific community, particularly in green chemistry, renewable polymers, and environmental recovery. His work in biopolymers and nanocomposites is recognized for its contributions to sustainable solutions for environmental and industrial challenges. His current research focus includes developing magnetic nanocomposites for environmental remediation and creating bio-based materials that offer sustainable alternatives for industrial applications.
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