Luiza Knittel, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Researcher

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Expertise in fabrication of nano-based functional model platforms for targeted interactions. Interests include broadening scientific and technical knowledge into the study of sustainable solutions for environmental issues.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) to support the energy transition and greenhouse gas mitigation.

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
    May 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Development of functional polymeric membranes using carbon-based nanomaterials for water treatment and contaminant removal.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Fundamental studies on the fate and transport of contaminants in soil and water.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Colorado State University
    Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr

    • Lectured 440 students in Fundamentals of Chemistry classes • Hosted office hours • Assisted in the development of didactic material • Held other responsibilities including testing and grading

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Universidade Federal de São Paulo
    Oct 2014 - Nov 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Held training sessions on techniques for biochemistry labs • Supervised students in labs • Assisted with testing and grading responsibilities