Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Netherlands
Anna Patrรญcya Florentino is a dynamic and self-motivated microbiologist with a strong international background in bioprocess engineering, molecular biology, and chromatography-based analytical techniques. With over 15 years of experience across academia and industry, she has successfully led R&D projects in pharmaceutical, environmental, and biotechnology sectors. She has held research and teaching positions in leading institutions in Brazil, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands, and currently works at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a researcher and training specialist. Anna is skilled in science communication, technical training, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Educational Background ๐
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Ph.D. in Microbiology, Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2017)
Research: Physiology and Application of Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms from Acidic Environments
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M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Cearรก, Brazil (2013)
Research: Pretreatment Methods for Lipid Extraction from Mixed Microalgae
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B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Cearรก State University, Brazil (2007)
Research: Immunological Markers for Viral Hepatitis
Professional Experience ๐ผ
Researcher
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Breda, The Netherlands (10/2023 โ Present)
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Provides technical training and scientific support to customers
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Specializes in chromatography, troubleshooting, and method development
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Supports cross-functional marketing and application science teams
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Delivers scientific presentations and customer-oriented solutions
Researcher / Lecturer
Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands (11/2020 โ 09/2023)
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Led projects in bioreactor design and sulfur compound analysis
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Taught undergraduate and graduate microbiology courses
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Supervised multiple MSc and BSc theses
Molecular Biologist
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil (07/2020 โ 11/2020)
Researcher / Lecturer
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (09/2018 โ 11/2019)
Researcher
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (07/2017 โ 08/2018)
Young Talented Researcher
Sรฃo Paulo State University, Brazil (11/2019 โ 04/2020)
Clinical Analyst / Team Leader
Emรญlio Ribas Laboratory, Brazil (2007 โ 2011)
Research Interests ๐ฌ
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Bioprocess Design and Optimization
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Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms
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Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Chromatographic Method Development (IC/LC/GC)
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Science Communication and Technical Training
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Applied Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry
Awards and Honors๐โจ
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Young Talented Researcher Grant, CAPES, Brazil
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FEMS Young Scientist Meeting Grant
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Ph.D. Research Grant, CNPq, Brazil
Conferences & Presentations๐ค
A complete list can be provided upon request. Selected presentations include:
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13th International Congress on Extremophiles, Greece (2022)
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4th International Workshop on Microenergy, Denmark (2022)
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13th IWA Conference on Wastewater Ponds and Algal Technologies, Australia (2022)
Conclusion๐
Anna Patrรญcya Florentino is a highly accomplished and globally experienced microbiologist and bioprocess specialist. She brings a rare combination of scientific depth, analytical skills, and communication expertise, making her a valuable asset in both academic and industrial R&D settings. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in microbial biotechnology and a passion for knowledge transfer and training.
Publications ๐
๐ Orange peels bioashes from thermal treatment for adsorption of methyl orange: Experimental investigation and Life Cycle Assessment
๐ Next Research | ๐
2025-09
๐ DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100419
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Authors: Pedro Floriano Neto, Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Ana Mariele Domingues, Anna Patrรญcya Florentino, Kleper de Oliveira Rocha
๐งช Focus: Waste valorization, adsorption, LCA
๐ฆ Synergistic nutrient removal by native microalgae-bacteria consortium: key parameter evaluation
๐ Revista Brasileira de Ciรชncias Ambientais | ๐
2024-10-17
๐ DOI: 10.5327/Z2176-94781962
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Authors: Thalita Lacerda dos Santos, Felipe Teles Barbosa, Anna Patrรญcya Florentino, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro da Silva
๐ฑ Focus: Microalgae-bacteria systems, nutrient removal
๐งซ Long Chain Fatty Acid Degradation Coupled to Biological Sulfidogenesis: A Prospect for Enhanced Metal Recovery
๐ Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | ๐
2020-10-23
๐ DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.550253
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
โ๏ธ Focus: LCFA degradation, sulfidogenesis, metal recovery
๐ง Importance of controlling phosphate concentration in nitritationโanammox reactor operation
๐ Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | ๐
2019
๐ DOI: 10.1039/c9ew00203k
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
๐งช Focus: Anammox process, nutrient control
โก Overcoming ammonia inhibition in anaerobic blackwater treatment with granular activated carbon: the role of electroactive microorganisms
๐ Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | ๐
2019
๐ DOI: 10.1039/C8EW00599K
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Authors: Anna Patrรญcya Florentino, Ahmed Sharaf, Lei Zhang, Yang Liu
๐ Focus: Electroactive microbes, GAC, inhibition
๐ฝ๏ธ Co-digestion of blackwater with kitchen organic waste: Effects of mixing ratios and insights into microbial community
๐ Journal of Cleaner Production | ๐
2019-11
๐ DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117703
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
๐งฌ Focus: Co-digestion, microbial shifts
โซ Anaerobic digestion of blackwater assisted by granular activated carbon: From digestion inhibition to methanogenesis enhancement
๐ Chemosphere | ๐
2019-10
๐ DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.255
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
๐ฅ Focus: GAC, anaerobic digestion, methane
๐งฒ Impact of zero valent iron on blackwater anaerobic digestion
๐ Bioresource Technology | ๐
2019-08
๐ DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121351
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
๐งช Focus: ZVI, anaerobic digestion
๐จ Enhancing blackwater methane production by enriching hydrogenotrophic methanogens through hydrogen supplementation
๐ Bioresource Technology | ๐
2019-04
๐ DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.01.014
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
โก Focus: Hydrogenotrophs, biogas enhancement
๐ก๏ธ Energy recovery from municipal wastewater: impacts of temperature and collection systems
๐ Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science | ๐
2019-03
๐ DOI: 10.1680/jenes.18.00017
๐ฉโ๐ฌ Author: Anna P. Florentino
๐ Focus: Wastewater energy, systems analysis