Eduardo Souza
Leipzig
Summary
Dynamic researcher with extensive experience in analytical chemistry, specializing in instrumentation such as GC-MS, ICP-MS/OES, and TXRF. Demonstrated leadership in team settings and optimization of analytical processes, resulting in improved data accuracy and compliance. Proficient in chemometrics and statistical analysis, effectively interpreting complex data to achieve significant research outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher Analyst
American British Tobacco
Porto Alegre
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted chemical analyses for metal determination in tobacco samples using the ICP-MS technique.
- Design of Experiments (DoE).
- Prepared reports and documentation as required by regulatory agencies.
- Supervised a team of technicians conducting metal analysis.
Research Assistant
Environmental Chemistry Agency
Curitiba
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted multielemental analysis of soil, water, and PM samples using ICP-OES and microwave-assisted digestion.
- Applied chemometric techniques, including Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and factorial design, for data interpretation and method optimization.
- Assisted in method development, validation, and quality control procedures for environmental sample analysis according to QA/QC.
- Interpreted complex analytical data to identify trends and support research conclusions.
- Collaborated on reporting and documentation for academic publications and presentations.
- Assisted in laboratory experiments following safety protocols.
- Conducted literature reviews on environmental chemical processes.
Junior Analyst
Environmental Trace Metals Lab (PETROBRAS-UFSC)
Florianopolis
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitored metal concentrations in environmental samples (soil, water, aerosols) as part of environmental impact studies.
- Operated and maintained Flame AAS, High-Resolution Continuum Source (HR-CS AAS), and ICP-MS for trace element quantification.
- Conducted sample preparation procedures, including digestion and dilution protocols, in accordance with QA/QC standards.
- Contributed to method validation and data interpretation under supervision of senior analytical chemists.
- Prepared technical reports and assisted in organizing analytical documentation for regulatory audits.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
QUIMIDEX Laboratory
Florianopolis
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Performed natural product extraction using Soxhlet and steam distillation techniques.
- Synthesized aromatic compounds (e.g., fruit flavor esters) for fragrance and flavor applications.
- Operated and maintained GC-MS systems for compound analysis and quantification.
- Supported formulation and testing of perfume compositions in research projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research - Leipzig University
Leipzig, Germany04.2025
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Federal University of Paraná
Brazil02.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Brazil02.2017
Skills
- ICP OES
- ICP-MS
- TXRF
- GC-MS
- HPLC
- HR-CS AAS
- Flame AAS
- UV-vis
- Method development and validation
- Quantitative analysis
- Soxhlet extraction
- Distillation
- Microwave-assisted Acid Digestion
- Derivatization
- Lab-scale synthesis
- Environmental monitoring
- Fragrance & flavor analysis
- Trace metals
- Microwave-assisted digestion
- Calibration multivariada
- Design of experiments (DoE)
- Chemometrics
- Statistical analysis
References
- Prof. Dr. Hartmut Herrmann, Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research - Leipzig University, herrmann@tropos.de
- Prof. Dr. Marco Grassi, Federal University of Parana, mtgrassi@ufpr.br
- Prof. Dr. Clarice Amaral, Federal University of Parana, clariceamaral@ufpr.br
Publications
- A Comparative Study of Methods for Calculating the Oxidative Potential (OP) of Atmospheric Particulate Matter, Souza, E.J.S., Uzu, G., Fomba, K.W., Dominutti, P., Mhadhbi, T., Jafrezzo, J. L., and Herrmann, H., 2024, Environmental Science: Atmospheres
- Particle-bound mercury in Saharan dust-loaded particulate matter in Cabo Verde, Souza, E.J.S., Fomba, K.W., Anaya, S.G.M., Schepanski, K., Freire, S.M., Materić, D., Reemtsma, T. and Herrmann, H., 2024, Journal of Hazardous Materials, p.137053
- Strong synergistic and antagonistic effects of quinones and metal ions in oxidative potential (OP) determination by ascorbic acid (AA) assays, Souza, E.J. S., Fomba, K.W., van Pinxteren, M., Deabji, N. and Herrmann, H., 2024, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 478, p.135599
- An interlaboratory comparison to quantify oxidative potential measurement in aerosol particles: challenges and recommendations for harmonisation, Dominutti et al., 2024, Atmos. Meas. Tech. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-2024-107
- The influence of long-range transported Saharan dust on the inflammatory potency of ambient PM2.5 and PM10, Bredeck, G., Souza, E.J.D.S., Wigmann, C., Fomba, K.W., Herrmann, H. and Schins, R.P., 2024, Environmental Research, 252, p.119008
- The seasonal variation of Asian dust, anthropogenic PM, and their sources in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Fomba, K.W., Faboya, O.L., Deabji, N., Makhmudov, A., Hofer, J., Souza, E.J. S., Müller, K., Althausen, D., Sharipov, S., Abdullaev, S. and Herrmann, H., 2024, Atmospheric Environment, 333, p.120667
- Cloud point extractors for simultaneous determination of Pd and Pt in water samples by ICP OES with multivariate optimisation, Souza, E.J. S., do Amaral, C.D.B., Nagata, N. and Grassi, M.T., 2020, Microchemical Journal, 152, p.104309
- Multi-elemental analysis of particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 by ICP OES, Souza, E.J. S., Mora, C.Z., Zuluaga, B.H.A., do Amaral, C.D.B. and Grassi, M.T., 2021, Talanta, 221, p.121457
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Accomplishments
- Awarded a scholarship for developing a research project in France while pursuing a Ph.D. Student - PROCOPE Mobility - Grenoble University, France
Timeline
Researcher Analyst
American British Tobacco
04.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
Environmental Chemistry Agency
01.2018 - 02.2020
Junior Analyst
Environmental Trace Metals Lab (PETROBRAS-UFSC)
03.2016 - 12.2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
QUIMIDEX Laboratory
07.2013 - 12.2015
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research - Leipzig University
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Federal University of Paraná
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
Federal University of Santa Catarina