Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Netherlands
Anna Patrícya 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.
Publication Profile
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Educational Background 🎓
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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 Ceará, Brazil (2013)
Research: Pretreatment Methods for Lipid Extraction from Mixed Microalgae
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B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Ceará State University, Brazil (2007)
Research: Immunological Markers for Viral Hepatitis
Professional Experience 💼
Researcher
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Breda, The Netherlands (10/2023 – 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 – 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 – 11/2020)
Researcher / Lecturer
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (09/2018 – 11/2019)
Researcher
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (07/2017 – 08/2018)
Young Talented Researcher
São Paulo State University, Brazil (11/2019 – 04/2020)
Clinical Analyst / Team Leader
Emílio Ribas Laboratory, Brazil (2007 – 2011)
Research Interests 🔬
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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 Honors🏆✨
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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 & Presentations🎤
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)
Conclusion🌟
Anna Patrícya 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 📚
📄 Orange peels bioashes from thermal treatment for adsorption of methyl orange: Experimental investigation and Life Cycle Assessment
🗞 Next Research | 📅 2025-09
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100419
👩🔬 Authors: Pedro Floriano Neto, Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Ana Mariele Domingues, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Kleper de Oliveira Rocha
🧪 Focus: Waste valorization, adsorption, LCA
🦠 Synergistic nutrient removal by native microalgae-bacteria consortium: key parameter evaluation
🗞 Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais | 📅 2024-10-17
🔗 DOI: 10.5327/Z2176-94781962
👩🔬 Authors: Thalita Lacerda dos Santos, Felipe Teles Barbosa, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro da Silva
🌱 Focus: Microalgae-bacteria systems, nutrient removal
🧫 Long Chain Fatty Acid Degradation Coupled to Biological Sulfidogenesis: A Prospect for Enhanced Metal Recovery
🗞 Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | 📅 2020-10-23
🔗 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.550253
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚙️ Focus: LCFA degradation, sulfidogenesis, metal recovery
💧 Importance of controlling phosphate concentration in nitritation–anammox reactor operation
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/c9ew00203k
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: Anammox process, nutrient control
⚡ Overcoming ammonia inhibition in anaerobic blackwater treatment with granular activated carbon: the role of electroactive microorganisms
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/C8EW00599K
👩🔬 Authors: Anna Patrícya Florentino, Ahmed Sharaf, Lei Zhang, Yang Liu
🌊 Focus: Electroactive microbes, GAC, inhibition
🍽️ Co-digestion of blackwater with kitchen organic waste: Effects of mixing ratios and insights into microbial community
🗞 Journal of Cleaner Production | 📅 2019-11
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117703
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧬 Focus: Co-digestion, microbial shifts
⚫ Anaerobic digestion of blackwater assisted by granular activated carbon: From digestion inhibition to methanogenesis enhancement
🗞 Chemosphere | 📅 2019-10
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.255
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔥 Focus: GAC, anaerobic digestion, methane
🧲 Impact of zero valent iron on blackwater anaerobic digestion
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-08
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121351
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: ZVI, anaerobic digestion
💨 Enhancing blackwater methane production by enriching hydrogenotrophic methanogens through hydrogen supplementation
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-04
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.01.014
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚡ Focus: Hydrogenotrophs, biogas enhancement
🌡️ Energy recovery from municipal wastewater: impacts of temperature and collection systems
🗞 Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science | 📅 2019-03
🔗 DOI: 10.1680/jenes.18.00017
👩🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔋 Focus: Wastewater energy, systems analysis