Leandro Goulart de Araujo

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented chemical engineer with over 14 years of experience in environmental technologies, catalysis, radioactive waste management, and machine learning. Skilled in kinetic modeling, AOPs, photocatalysis, data science, and international R&D collaborations in Brazil, Argentina, and France.

Education

MBA in Data Science and Analytics, University of São Paulo, Brazil2021–2022

Final project: “Photodegradation of pharmaceutical and personal care products by photocatalysis: the role of machine learning”

MBA in Project Management, University of São Paulo, Brazil2019–2020

Final project: “Risk management structure in innovative RD&I projects in the management of radioactive waste”

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of São Paulo, Brazil2013–2018

Visiting Ph.D. Student, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina (6 months)
Thesis: “Photo-oxidative degradation of bisphenol A: Process study and kinetic modeling”

Master’s in Nuclear Technology, University of São Paulo, Brazil2011–2013

Dissertation: “Degradation of ion exchange resins with Fenton’s reagent”

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, FAE, Brazil2006–2010

Final project: “Historical reconstitution of fluorine content in sediment profiles through geochronology”

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher – CNRS IRCELYON2023–2025

CFD and kinetic modeling of biogas reforming using microwave-heated fluidized-bed reactors. AI-based modeling for catalyst systems.

Research Engineer – SATT Sayens / Université de Lorraine2023

Green synthesis of MOFs for hydrogen and CO₂ storage.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Institut Jean Lamour2022–2023

Photocatalysts based on mesoporous carbon from tannins for water treatment under solar light.

Postdoctoral Researcher – IPEN/CNEN2019–2021

Treatment of radioactive oil sludge using AOPs, surfactants, electron beam irradiation, and chemical characterization techniques.

Publications (Selected)

Recent developments in the use of machine learning in catalysis: A broad perspective with applications in kinetics – CEJ (2025)
Direct biogas reforming to turquoise H₂ and carbon material in a catalytic fluidised-bed reactor – NJC (2024)
Physicochemical modifications of radioactive oil sludge by ozone treatment – JECE (2020)