Bachelor in Physics from the University of São Paulo (1975) and a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry from the University of São Paulo (1981). She is currently a researcher at the Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection (since 1976) and Chief Business and Innovation Officer of the Institute for Technological Research of São Paulo State – IPT, Vice President of the Brazilian Corrosion Association – ABRACO and visiting professor at the University of São Paulo (since 1985). She is vice chairman of the NACE – STG 35 Committee, Brazil’s representant at the International Corrosion Council and a member of the Board of the Brazilian Standardization Association – ABNT. She has experience in chemistry, with emphasis on electrochemistry, acting on the following topics: corrosion and corrosion protection, electroplating and surface treatment. She coordinates research and technological development projects, advises on corrosion and protection, especially in optimizing production processes in the field of surface treatment and provides technological services to the productive sector