Silmara Furtado da Silva

Biography:

Silmara Furtado da Silva is a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, where her research focuses on the catalytic conversion of bioethanol into olefins using process simulation and sustainability assessment. With experience in Petrobras R&D projects on fuel optimization and catalytic pathway design, she is passionate about bridging academia and industry. Actively involved in STEM education, Silmara has coordinated Green Chemistry mentorship programs and contributes to diversity initiatives through LatinX in AI. She is also a recipient of multiple American Chemical Society awards for her contributions to Green Chemistry and outreach.