Meet the Volume Editors

Dr. Ihana Aguiar Severo is a researcher at the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), Florida State University, USA. She also collaborates as a researcher at the Sustainable Energy Research and Development Center (NPDEAS), Federal University of Paraná, Brazil. She holds a doctorate and a master's degree in Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil, with a degree in Food Technology. Furthermore,

Dr. Severo has experience in food science and technology, with an emphasis on microalgal biotechnology. Her scientific and technological research interests include microalgae-based processes and products, photobioreactors, process integration, biorefinery, and bioremediation.

Dr. André Bellin Mariano is an adjunct professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, where he develops research in renewable energy, biofuels, bioenergy, ecology and environment, and project management. He has coordinated more than thirty research projects and/or technological developments financed by public funding agencies and private initiatives. In addition, Dr. Mariano has published more than 350

scientific publications/communications, including 15 book chapters, 60 original research papers, and 280 research communications at national and international conferences. He has registered eight patents, with two applications granted. His research interests include biotechnology, microalgae culture, photobioreactors, and environmental bioremediation.

Dr. José Viriato Coelho Vargas is a full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, where he is the leader of the Energy and Thermal Sciences Group. He is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA). He carries out theoretical, numerical, and experimental scientific research in alternative energy sources, photobioreactors design and optimization, petroleum refining processes,

power and cogeneration systems, heat and mass transfer, microalgae biotechnology, and biomedical engineering. Furthermore, he has published more than 540 scientific publications/communications, including 1 book, 15 book chapters, 150 original research papers, and 370 research communications at national and international conferences. He has registered twelve patents, with five applications granted. Currently, his main research involves photobioreactor design, microalgae biotechnology, the development of new fuel cells, and the thermal management of large systems.
