He holds a degree in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Viçosa (1995), a Master's degree in Food Engineering from the State University of Campinas (1998), a PhD in Food Technology from the State University of Campinas (2002). She is currently an Adjunct Professor of the Department of Food of the Faculty of Pharmacy of UFMG. He is a member of the Bank of Evaluators of the National System of Evaluation of Higher Education (MEC). He has experience in Food Science and Technology, working mainly on the following topics: polymer technology, modified starch, packaging, functional foods and special purposes

Bakery Technology, Technology and Product Development, Biotechnological Processes, Product Development and Processes, Food Chemistry and Biochemistry