Hello, I'm Marcus

Hiker | Researcher | Developer

About Me

My journey into problem-solving and automation began in 2014, during my time in scientific research. It was there that I discovered the power of using programming to streamline tasks and uncover insights.

Since then, I've been deeply passionate about using technology to improve efficiency and solve complex challenges. What started as a curiosity has evolved into a versatile skill set that spans automation, data analysis, and intuitive software development.

I've had the opportunity to work on diverse projects — from building automation pipelines for scientific workflows to crafting user-friendly interfaces for data interaction. Each experience has strengthened both my technical and problem-solving capabilities.

I'm a firm believer in continuous learning and always strive to stay current with modern tools, languages, and development practices.

Let's collaborate to turn challenging problems into elegant, impactful solutions.

My Resume

🎯 Professional Summary

Chemical Engineer with expertise in software development, data analysis, and automation. Passionate about applying technology to solve complex engineering challenges and optimize industrial processes.

💼 Work Experience

Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software (2021–2024)
Software Developer

Optimized SQL queries and caching strategies achieving a 30% improvement in backend response time
Developed Angular components for enhanced data management and user experience
Built microservices infrastructure to accelerate simulation workflows and boost scalability
Implemented GitHub Actions CI/CD for automated code validation and formatting
Streamlined deployment processes, reducing release time by 20%

Laboratory of Adsorption and Ion Exchange (2018–2021)
Junior Researcher | Brazil

Led training programs for 15+ students and interns on lab and field research methodologies
Designed and operated high-pressure adsorption systems for gas separation research
Automated data acquisition systems improving research workflow efficiency by 40%
Developed multicomponent adsorption algorithms in Python and C/C++

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University, USA (2024–Present)
Focus: Machine Learning for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
State University of Maringá, Brazil (2016–2019)
Focus: Adsorption modeling using Potential Theory

B.Tech. in Chemical Processes
Federal University of Technology, Brazil (2011–2016)

Academic Exchange Program
University of Nevada, Reno, USA (2014–2015)

🔧 Technical Skills

Programming Languages:
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, C/C++, MATLAB

Web Technologies:
Angular, HTML/CSS, NiceGUI, REST APIs

Data & Analytics:
SQL, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Automation

Tools & Platforms:
Git, GitHub Actions, Docker, Microservices, MLFlow

🔬 Research Experience

State University of Maringá, Brazil
Multicomponent adsorption modeling using Potential Theory on zeolites and activated carbon for gas separation applications

University of Nevada, Reno, USA
Hydrodeoxygenation of biocrude and catalytic biomass conversion for sustainable biofuel production

📚 Selected Publications

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Separation and Purification Technology

"Comparison of upward and downward flow in high-pressure bulk CO₂ gas adsorption on NaY zeolite fixed bed"

Authors: Moretti, A. L., Pereira, M. V., Diório, A., et al.
Year: 2025

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Adsorption

"Simulation of high-pressure sour natural gas adsorption equilibrium on NaX and NaY zeolites using the multicomponent potential theory of adsorption"

Authors: Pereira, M.V., de Oliveira, L.H., do Nascimento, J.F., et al.
Year: 2023

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Journal of CO₂ Utilization

"Influence of regeneration conditions on cyclic CO₂ adsorption on NaA zeolite at high pressures"

Authors: Pereira, M.V., de Oliveira, L.H., do Nascimento, J.F., et al.
Year: 2023

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Chemical Engineering Science

"PCP-SAFT Density Functional Theory as a much-improved approach to obtain confined fluid isotherm data applied to sub and supercritical conditions"

Authors: Pereira, M.V., et al.
Year: 2022

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Fluid Phase Equilibria

"Parametric Analysis of Two-dimensional Equation of State used to Predict High Pressure CO₂ and CH₄ on NaY zeolite and babassu activated carbon"

Authors: Pereira, M.V., et al.
Year: 2021

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Microporous and Mesoporous Materials

"H₂S adsorption on NaY zeolite"

Authors: Pereira, M.V., et al.
Year: 2019