Renata Piacentini Rodriguez
Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences
Biochemical pharmacist Renata Rodriguez graduated from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho and earned her master’s degree in biotechnology. She furthered her academic journey with a Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering and sanitation from the University of São Paulo. Her post-doctoral studies took her to the Argonne National Laboratory in the United States. Renata’s passion for chemical transformations extends beyond her professional life and into her kitchen, where she experiments with various cake recipes. In addition to her research, she is a dedicated mother to two children. Music is a source of joy in their home. Renata plays the keyboard and loves rock ‘n roll. Currently, she shares her knowledge and experience as a lecturer at the Federal University of Alfenas, in Minas Gerais.
