He completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and at Argonne National Laboratory/USA (CNPq, 2019). He holds a PhD in Physics from the Federal University of Pernambuco, where he published the thesis "Spintronic and magnonic phenomena in magnetic materials". In 2019, he received the main national awards: the SBF Thesis Prize (Condensed Matter and Materials), an Honorable Mention in the José Leite Lopes Prize, the CAPES Thesis Prize (Astronomy and Physics), and the CAPES Grand Thesis Prize Oscar Sala. Due to the impact of his work, he received a vote of applause from the Recife City Council, was honored by UFRPE, and was awarded international medals of recognition.
Welding techniques, measurement, design, and analysis of RLC circuits were some of the experiences he gained throughout his time in the laboratory. The title of his current research is “Phononic Spin in Piezo-Ferromagnetic Materials,” with a work plan that involves the fabrication of resistive cavities, which are highly efficient in the propagation, amplification, and control of electromagnetic signals.
He is an Electrical Engineering student at UFRPE/UACSA. In the laboratory, he dedicates his time to research, learning to operate high-technology equipment, and assisting in the development of specific projects. He masters techniques with the prototyping machine for designing cavities on phenolic boards. He also uses the function generator and the oscilloscope.
He is a Mechanical Engineering student at UFRPE/UACSA. He works with processing, analysis, and detection through intelligent imaging systems in Spin Optoelectronics. He is currently conducting research and developing devices to measure mechanical stresses in biological samples.
She is an Electrical Engineering student at UFRPE/UACSA, with three years of research experience as an undergraduate research fellow at the Optoelectronics and Spintronics Group. She has a strong interest in magnetism, solid-state physics, and materials science. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she has developed skills in materials characterization, data analysis, and the handling of complex systems.
He is an Electronic Engineering student and an undergraduate research fellow at the NOS group, focusing on the development and application of micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) for magnetometry techniques based on magneto-optical effects (Kerr and Faraday). His work combines theoretical modeling, optical techniques, and applications in advanced photonic devices. In addition, it includes the design and validation of resonant circuits (RLC and microstrip ring resonators), aiming to integrate optical modulation and radiofrequency resonance to study and enhance the sensitivity of magneto-optical detection in magnetic materials, such as nickel nanowires.
He is a Civil Engineering student at UFRPE and a recent member of NOS, serving as the representative of the Civil Construction area. His main role is to seek practical applications of laboratory results for the industry. With the support of the team, he has been learning and developing skills in tools such as Origin, AutoCAD, and Blender, expanding his expertise for future research and projects.
She is a Materials Engineering student and participate in research in the area of optoelectronics and spintronics in magnetic materials.
He is an Electronic Engineer and a Master’s student in Engineering Physics at UFRPE/UACSA. At the Optoelectronics and Spintronics Group, he develops experimental systems to investigate the interaction between light and magnetic materials. His research focuses on oscillating-effect magnetometry coupled with light sources, applied to the study of magneto-optical effects. He has experience in electronic instrumentation, equipment automation with Python, and materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
He is an Electronic Engineer and a Master’s student in Engineering Physics at UFRPE/UACSA. His research focuses on experimental magnetism and high-frequency phenomena. His work involves the characterization of materials through magnetoresistance, magnetoimpedance, and optical magnetometry techniques (Kerr and Faraday effects). He is skilled in rapid prototyping of RF circuits using laser technology, instrument control with Python/C, assembly of electronic systems, and the application of MOEMS techniques. His work integrates system modeling with practical implementation, developing solutions for the investigation of physical properties at the microscale.
He holds a degree in Physics and is currently a Master’s student in Applied Physics at UFRPE, conducting research in Experimental Physics with a focus on spintronics and optics. His work investigates and models optoelectronic effects mediated by spintronic thermal phenomena, integrating theory and experimentation. In addition, he has solid experience in programming and proficiency in several programming languages, applying these skills both to data analysis and to the development of tools for scientific research.
She is a Master’s student in Applied Physics and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from UFRPE. She has theoretical knowledge in electronics and spintronics, particularly in spin waves, magnetostatic modes, and microelectromechanical systems, gained through her participation in the Optoelectronics and Spintronics Group. In addition, she is proficient in Blender, which enables her to produce a variety of figures for scientific use. Supervised by Professor José Holanda, she will develop her Master’s research in the field of spintronics.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Pernambuco, with an emphasis on chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular isolation, carried out at the SIM and Microbiology laboratories of UFPE/CAV, under the supervision of Emerson Piter Falcão da Silva and co-supervision of Edjane Oliveira, as well as at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UFPE. He is currently a Master’s student in Engineering Physics at UFRPE/UACSA, with an emphasis on metrology and research in MEMS and BioMEMS at the NOS laboratory, under the supervision of Professor José Holanda da Silva Júnior and co-supervision of Juan from the Solid State Research Laboratory at Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia.
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Luiza Fernanda de Paffer Sencadas
She holds a degree in Physics from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), with academic experience in the fields of optoelectronics and spintronics. She defended her undergraduate thesis entitled “Fundamentals of Quantum Microelectromechanical Systems” and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Physics at the same institution, focusing her research on the production and analysis of MEMS and quantum MEMS obtained through electrodeposition. In addition to her academic activities, she also works on creating scientific and illustrative figures using Blender.
She holds a degree in Naval Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2023). She earned postgraduate specializations in Engineering and Maintenance Management (2024) and in Modernization, Infrastructure, and Port Management (2024), both from UniBF College. She is currently a Master’s student at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, where she develops research in Metrology and Instrumentation, applying spintronics techniques at the Optoelectronics and Spintronics Group.
He holds a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. He is currently a Master’s student in Engineering Physics, conducting research on electrical and electronic applications in engineering.
Collaborating Teachers
Principal National Collaborators External to UFRPE
Sergio Machado Rezende - Department of Physics - Federal University of Pernambuco.
Eduardo Bedê Barros - Department of Physics - Federal University of Ceará.
Eduardo Pádron Hernández - Department of Physics - Federal University of Pernambuco.
Alexandre Ricalde Rodrigues - Department of Physics - Federal University of Pernambuco.
Antônio Gomes de Souza Filho - Department of Physics - Federal University of Ceará.
Carlos Chesman de Araújo Feitosa - Department of Physics - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte.
Fernando Luis de Araújo Machado - Department of Physics - Federal University of Pernambuco.
Márcio Assolin Corrêa - Department of Physics - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte.
Joaquim Bonfim Santos Mendes - Department of Physics - Federal University of Viçosa.
Márcio Santos Rocha - Department of Physics - Federal University of Viçosa.
Obed Alves Santos - Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF).
Emmanuel Damilano Dutra - Department of Nuclear Energy - Federal University of Pernambuco.
Principal International Collaborators External to UFRPE
Axel Hoffmann - Materials Science & Engineering - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States of America.
John E. Pearson - Materials Science Division - Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America.
Changjiang Liu - Department of Physics - University at Buffalo, United States of America.
Juan Marcos Marín Ramírez - Institute of Physics - University of Antioquia, Colombia.
Óscar Luis Arnache Olmos - Institute of Physics - University of Antioquia, Colombia.
Johanna Gil Monsalve - Institute of Physics - University of Antioquia, Colombia.
Rafael Lopes Seeger - Université Paris-Saclay, France.
Hui Cao - Department of Materials Design and Innovation - University at Buffalo, United States of America.
Zhizhi Zhang - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China.
Marcos Henrique Diniz Guimarães - Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials - University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Shulei Zhang - Case Western Reserve University, United States of America.
Valentine Novosad - Materials Science Division - Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America.
Outmane Oubram - Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Mexico.
Francisco Estrada Chávez - Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Mexico.