Overview
Background
Bruno is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Crop Science at QAAFI. He graduated with distinction in Agronomic Engineering in 2018 and earned a master's degree in Sustainable Energy Production in 2020 from São Paulo State University (Unesp). Subsequently, he completed a Ph.D. in Plant Production with a focus on Waste Science and Technology in 2023, also from Unesp.
Bruno's doctoral research concentrated on the conversion of agro-residual biomass into an environmentally friendly antioxidant for effective control and optimization of solid biofuel off-gassing. Throughout his academic journey, he has been extensively involved in researching functional (bio)materials for the processing, management, and valorization of (bio)waste, as well as renewable and sustainable (bio)energy generation, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and environmental (bio)remediation.
During his academic formation, Bruno also participated in an international visiting program at the University of Georgia (UGA), where he worked on developing a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of on-farm management practices on cotton fiber quality. He has acquired expertise in high-performance statistical computing and modeling, employing multivariate data analytics for effective visualization and interpretation of complex datasets. Moreover, he possesses advanced proficiency in high-throughput analytical techniques, including EDXRF, FTIR, SEM, and TGA/DSC, which have enabled him to conduct in-depth analyses of various materials and compounds.
Equally important, Bruno believes in maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle and actively engages in outdoor activities, exercise, playing the acoustic guitar, and appreciating soothing music during his leisure time.
Availability
- Dr Bruno Rafael De Almeida Moreira is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Agronomy, São Paulo State University (Unesp)
Research interests
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Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
Waste Science and Technology | Environmental Remediation
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Advanced Analytical Techniques and Data Analysis
Data Analytics and Modeling | High-Throughput Analytical Techniques
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Sustainable Biomass Utilisation and Energy Production
Biomass Conversion for Sustainable Energy | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Generation | Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS)
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Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Predicting on multi-target regression for the yield of sweet potato by the market class of its roots upon vegetation indices
Tedesco, Danilo, de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Barbosa Junior, Marcelo Rodrigues, Papa, Joao Paulo and da Silva, Rouverson Pereira (2021). Predicting on multi-target regression for the yield of sweet potato by the market class of its roots upon vegetation indices. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 191 106544. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2021.106544
2021
Journal Article
Production of pellets for combustion and physisorption of CO<sub>2</sub> from hydrothermal carbonization of food waste - Part I: High-performance solid biofuels
Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Perez, Juan Fernando and Viana, Ronaldo da Silva (2021). Production of pellets for combustion and physisorption of CO2 from hydrothermal carbonization of food waste - Part I: High-performance solid biofuels. Journal of Cleaner Production, 319 128695, 128695. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128695
2021
Journal Article
Fuel pellets with antioxidant of illicit cigarette's tobacco auto-generate less CO2, produce adequate flame and are toxicologically reliable
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Cruz, Victor Hugo, de Lima, Edivaldo Wilson, Alves, Lucas da Silva, Matos Lopes, Paulo Renato and Viana, Ronaldo da Silva (2021). Fuel pellets with antioxidant of illicit cigarette's tobacco auto-generate less CO2, produce adequate flame and are toxicologically reliable. Biomass & Bioenergy, 153 106205. doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2021.106205
2021
Journal Article
Spent mushroom substrate is capable of physisorption-chemisorption of CO<sub>2</sub>
Alves, Lucas da Silva, de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Dias, Eustaquio Souza, Rinker, Danny Lee, Pardo-Gimenez, Arturo and Zied, Diego Cunha (2021). Spent mushroom substrate is capable of physisorption-chemisorption of CO2. Environmental Research, 204 111945, 111945. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111945
2021
Journal Article
Full-scale production of high-quality wood pellets assisted by multivariate statistical process control
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Oliveira Cunha, Matheus Luis and Viana, Ronaldo da Silva (2021). Full-scale production of high-quality wood pellets assisted by multivariate statistical process control. Biomass & Bioenergy, 151 106159, 106159. doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2021.106159
2021
Journal Article
Algae-specific colorful LEDs: biotechnological drivers to biorefinery and photobiological platforms
Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Frias, Yanca Araujo, de Lima, Edivaldo Wilson, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Lopes, Paulo Renato Matos and Viana, Ronaldo da Silva (2021). Algae-specific colorful LEDs: biotechnological drivers to biorefinery and photobiological platforms. Journal of Cleaner Production, 316 128350, 128350. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128350
2021
Journal Article
Recycling spent mushroom substrate into fuel pellets for low-emission bioenergy producing systems
Alves, Lucas da Silva, Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Pardo-Gimenez, Arturo, Dias, Eustaquio Souza, Noble, Ralph and Zied, Diego Cunha (2021). Recycling spent mushroom substrate into fuel pellets for low-emission bioenergy producing systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, 313 127875, 127875. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127875
2021
Journal Article
Valorization of semi-solid by-product from distillation of cellulosic ethanol into blends for heating and power
Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Cunha, Matheus Luis Oliveira, Lopes, Nathaly Proenca, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Miasaki, Celso Tadao, Caraschi, Jose Claudio and da Silva Viana, Ronaldo (2021). Valorization of semi-solid by-product from distillation of cellulosic ethanol into blends for heating and power. Waste Disposal and Sustainable Energy, 3 (1), 49-61. doi: 10.1007/s42768-020-00062-9
2021
Journal Article
Green manure species for phytoremediation of soil with tebuthiuron and vinasse
Ferreira, Luziane Cristina, Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Montagnolli, Renato Nallin, Prado, Evandro Pereira, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Tomaz, Rafael Simoes, Cruz, Jaqueline Matos, Bidoia, Ederio Dino, Frias, Yanca Araujo and Lopes, Paulo Renato Matos (2021). Green manure species for phytoremediation of soil with tebuthiuron and vinasse. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8 613642. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.613642
2020
Journal Article
Biomass-glycerol briquettes are not necessarily mechanically stable and energetically effective
Moreira, Bruno Rafael de Almeida, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Moreira, Samuel Dias, Lima, Monique dos Santos, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Miasaki, Celso Tadao and Caraschi, Jose Claudio (2020). Biomass-glycerol briquettes are not necessarily mechanically stable and energetically effective. Waste Disposal and Sustainable Energy, 2 (4), 291-303. doi: 10.1007/s42768-020-00048-7
2020
Journal Article
Production of Pleurotus ostreatus var. Florida on briquettes and recycling its spent substrate as briquettes for fuel grade biosolids
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Caraschi, Jose Claudio, Zied, Diego Cunha, Dias, Eustaquio Souza and Rinker, Danny Lee (2020). Production of Pleurotus ostreatus var. Florida on briquettes and recycling its spent substrate as briquettes for fuel grade biosolids. Journal of Cleaner Production, 274 123919. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123919
2020
Journal Article
Second-generation lignocellulosic supportive material improves atomic ratios of C:O and H:O and thermomechanical behavior of hybrid non-woody pellets
Moreira Bruno, Rafael de Almeida, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Miasaki, Celso Tadao, de Figueiredo Paulo, Alexandre Monteiro, Lisboa Lucas, Aparecido Manzani, Ramos, Sergio Bispo, Sanchez, Douglas Enrique Juarez, Teixeira Filho, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto and May, Andre (2020). Second-generation lignocellulosic supportive material improves atomic ratios of C:O and H:O and thermomechanical behavior of hybrid non-woody pellets. Molecules, 25 (18) 4219, 4219. doi: 10.3390/molecules25184219
2020
Journal Article
Azospirillum brasilense can impressively improve growth and development of Urochloa brizantha under irrigation
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Favato, Vinicius Lopes, Monteiro de Figueiredo, Paulo Alexandre, Manzani Lisboa, Lucas Aparecido, Miasaki, Celso Tadao, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Ramos, Sergio Bispo, de Almeida Viana, Charlene Raquel, Rezende Trindade, Vanessa Dias and May, Andre (2020). Azospirillum brasilense can impressively improve growth and development of Urochloa brizantha under irrigation. Agriculture, 10 (6) 220, 220. doi: 10.3390/agriculture10060220
2020
Journal Article
Anti-thermal shock binding of liquid-state food waste to non-wood pellets
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Cruz, Victor Hugo, Matos Lopes, Paulo Renato, Miasaki, Celso Tadao, Magalhaes, Anderson Chagas, Monteiro de Figueiredo, Paulo Alexandre, Manzani Lisboa, Lucas Aparecido, Ramos, Sergio Bispo, May, Andre and Caraschi, Jose Claudio (2020). Anti-thermal shock binding of liquid-state food waste to non-wood pellets. Energies, 13 (12) 3280, 3280. doi: 10.3390/en13123280
2020
Journal Article
Glyphosate plus carboxylic compounds boost activity of free radical-scavenging enzymes in sugarcane
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, Monteiro de Figueiredo, Paulo Alexandre, Manzani Lisboa, Lucas Aparecido, Miasaki, Celso Tadao, Magahaes, Anderson Chagas, Ramos, Sergio Bispo, de Almeida Viana, Charlene Raquel, Rezende Trindade, Vanessa Dias and May, Andre (2020). Glyphosate plus carboxylic compounds boost activity of free radical-scavenging enzymes in sugarcane. Agriculture, 10 (4) 106, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/agriculture10040106
2019
Journal Article
Morphological changes in sugarcane crop induced by the plant growth-promoting bacterium Azospirillum brasilense
Viana, Ronaldo da Silva, de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Manzani Lisboa, Lucas Aparecido, Sandu Junior, Romulo, Rodrigues Nogueira, Thiago Assis, Monteiro de Figueiredo, Paulo Alexandre, Minhoto Teixeira Filho, Marcelo Carvalho and Ramos, Sergio Bispo (2019). Morphological changes in sugarcane crop induced by the plant growth-promoting bacterium Azospirillum brasilense. Sugar Tech, 22 (2), 241-249. doi: 10.1007/s12355-019-00773-2
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