The Itatijuca team has great knowledge in biotechnology applied into industries processes and in environmental issues. We have in our staff members with the highest credentials in their research areas in Brazil and the world.
Maurício César Palmieri (co-founder)
Has a Chemistry degree from the Universidade Estadual Paulista and a PhD in Biotechnology from the same university. He has 22 years of experience in projects involving biotechnological processes. Developed cell separation work in fermentation reactors which culminated in a patent and the Governador do Estado de São Paulo Award (1995). He served in the deployment and research consolidation in biosorption of rare-earth elements in Biohydrometallurgy group at the time (2001) coordinated by Prof. Dr. Oswaldo Garcia Junior at the Chemistry Institute of UNESP - Araraquara. Participated in the Copper Bioleaching Study Project by Atomic Force Microscopy in a partnership between UNESP and Vale.
Rafael Vicente de Pádua Ferreira (co-founder)
Has a Biomedicine degree from Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (2004), Master and PhD in Nuclear Technology from the Universidade de São Paulo. Has experience in the waste management field, analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology. Acting on the following topics: management of hazardous waste, radioactive waste management, characterization of radioactive elements, biomining, biodegradation, bioremediation and advanced oxidation processes.
Rafael Leandro de Figueiredo Vasconcellos
Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2006), Master of Agricultural Microbiology (2009) and PhD in Soil and Plant Nutrition by ESALQ / USP (2012). He mainly works in biotechnology and applied microbiology focused on the development of technological products and solutions for the agricultural and industrial sectors.
Wagner Clayton Corrêa
Graduated in Agronomy from the Universidade Federal de Goiás (1992), Specialization in International Soybean Markets by ESA Angers - France (1992) and MBA in Business Management from PUC-GO / FVG (2001). He has experience in agronomic support area, business management, development inputs and research with emphasis on agro-biotechnology.
Cláudio Fernandes
Electrical Engineer - Poli-USP (1995), Executive MBA - Business School São Paulo (2003), Master in Finance and Economics - FGV-SP (2009). He has 23 years of experience in strategic planning, commercial banking, treasury, finance, value investing, and Valuation in M&A. Co-author of two books: "Exchange Rates in Brazil: Studies from an economic development perspective" and "Management of technology as part of the competitive strategy of companies in the cyber age." Coordinated the Agribusiness Securities Commission in ANBIMA. Founding partner of Iguana Investments, chosen better Equity Focused Asset Manager by Wealth & Money Management Awards.
Fabio Eduardo Elias (co-founder)
Founding partner of Itatijuca, has a degree in information systems from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (1989). Specialist in business process management (BPM). He has 15 years of experience in technology business management in prominent companies like Novell and 2S Technology Solutions.
Maurício César Palmieri (co-founder)
Has a Chemistry degree from the Universidade Estadual Paulista and a PhD in Biotechnology from the same university. He has 22 years of experience in projects involving biotechnological processes. Developed cell separation work in fermentation reactors which culminated in a patent and the Governador do Estado de São Paulo Award (1995). He served in the deployment and research consolidation in biosorption of rare-earth elements in Biohydrometallurgy group at the time (2001) coordinated by Prof. Dr. Oswaldo Garcia Junior at the Chemistry Institute of UNESP - Araraquara. Participated in the Copper Bioleaching Study Project by Atomic Force Microscopy in a partnership between UNESP and Vale.
Rafael Vicente de Pádua Ferreira (co-founder)
Has a Biomedicine degree from Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (2004), Master and PhD in Nuclear Technology from the Universidade de São Paulo. Has experience in the waste management field, analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology. Acting on the following topics: management of hazardous waste, radioactive waste management, characterization of radioactive elements, biomining, biodegradation, bioremediation and advanced oxidation processes.
Rafael Leandro de Figueiredo Vasconcellos
Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2006), Master of Agricultural Microbiology (2009) and PhD in Soil and Plant Nutrition by ESALQ / USP (2012). He mainly works in biotechnology and applied microbiology focused on the development of technological products and solutions for the agricultural and industrial sectors.
Wagner Clayton Corrêa
Graduated in Agronomy from the Universidade Federal de Goiás (1992), Specialization in International Soybean Markets by ESA Angers - France (1992) and MBA in Business Management from PUC-GO / FVG (2001). He has experience in agronomic support area, business management, development inputs and research with emphasis on agro-biotechnology.
Cláudio Fernandes
Electrical Engineer - Poli-USP (1995), Executive MBA - Business School São Paulo (2003), Master in Finance and Economics - FGV-SP (2009). He has 23 years of experience in strategic planning, commercial banking, treasury, finance, value investing, and Valuation in M&A. Co-author of two books: "Exchange Rates in Brazil: Studies from an economic development perspective" and "Management of technology as part of the competitive strategy of companies in the cyber age." Coordinated the Agribusiness Securities Commission in ANBIMA. Founding partner of Iguana Investments, chosen better Equity Focused Asset Manager by Wealth & Money Management Awards.
Fabio Eduardo Elias (co-founder)
Founding partner of Itatijuca, has a degree in information systems from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (1989). Specialist in business process management (BPM). He has 15 years of experience in technology business management in prominent companies like Novell and 2S Technology Solutions.