Editorial Team
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Bruno Ferreira Rizzuti - Physics Department/ Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Brazil
Associate Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, with research focus on: (i) analysis of systems with local symmetries and quantization; (ii) application of category theory/resources for operational description of classical and quantum physical systems; (iii) fundamentals of quantum mechanics; (iv) prototyping visually appealing products for physics education with classroom application through inquiry-based teaching.
Manager Editors
Dr. Valdemir Ludwig - Physics Department/ Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Brazil
Dr. Valdemir Ludwig is currently is professor in the Physics Department at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora/Brazil. Professor Ludwig's current research interests include electronic structure of atoms and molecules with emphasis on molecular liquids and solvent effects. His work use quantum mechanics to study structure of molecular liquids.
Dr. Zélia Ludwig - Physics Department/ Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Brazil
Currently Chief Scientist in the Materials Research Center at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora/Brazil. Professor Ludwig's current research interests include glass, ceramics and various inorganic crystals (their growth and characterization) and application development in instrumentation, electronics and optoelectronics.
Dr. Geórgia Maria Amaral Junqueira. Researcher at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ/Brazil. Physical- Chemistry. Laboratório de Química Teórica e Modelagem Molecular.
Editorial team
Dr. Laiz Rodrigues Ventura holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Graduate Program in Physics at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, with an emphasis on Computational Physics, from Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Aterrado campus in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, at the Institute of Exact Sciences (ICEX), with experience in Atomic and Molecular Physics. Works in the field of Atomic and Molecular Physics, with research focused on spectroscopy, diatomic molecular spectroscopy, Fourier spectroscopy, molecular constants, and diatomic molecules. In addition, has experience in the development of sensors based on optical principles such as refraction, transmission, absorption, reflection, and scattering. Currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), where she is a member of the institution’s Experimental Atomic and Molecular Physics Group. She is also an accredited researcher in the Graduate Program in Physics at the same university.
Dr. Ramon Sousa da Silva holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Graduate Program in Physics (PPGF) at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Earned a Master’s degree in Atomic and Molecular Physics, also from the Graduate Program in Physics at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), with experience in Elementary Particle Physics. Also holds a teaching degree (Licentiate) in Physics from Cruzeiro do Sul Virtual. Currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Works in the field of Atomic and Molecular Physics, with emphasis on potential energy surfaces, molecular dynamics, energy transfer in molecular collisions, spectroscopy, and reactivity.
Dr. Nilseia Aparecida Barbosa holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, with an emphasis on Medical Physics, from COPPE at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ); a Master’s degree in Radiation Protection and Dosimetry from IRD/CNEN; a specialization in Physics Education; a Licentiate degree in Physics from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF); and completed postdoctoral research in Nanomaterials at UFJF. Works at the interface of Nuclear Engineering, Materials Physics, and Medical Physics, with experience in the synthesis, characterization, and application of phosphate glasses, luminescent materials, quantum dots, and other nanomaterials of technological interest, as well as computational simulations using the Monte Carlo method (MCNP). Her career includes work in dosimetry, brachytherapy, quality control in radiotherapy, and radiation protection, as well as scientific publishing, academic supervision, development of teaching materials, and review of scientific manuscripts. She is a member of the editorial board of Quarks and has served as a referee for the Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences since 2018. She also has more than 24 years of experience teaching Physics at both secondary and higher education levels, having taught at institutions such as UFJF, CEFET, UERJ, and IBMEC.
Dr. Wesley Augusto Dias Pires holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2014), a Licentiate degree in Physics from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2016), a Master’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2016), and a Ph.D. in Physics from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2022). Currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Has experience in Physics, with an emphasis on Atomic and Molecular Physics, working mainly in the areas of electron collisions and partial and total ionization cross sections. He is also an accredited researcher in the Graduate Program in Physics at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora.
Dr. Antonio Carlos Fontes dos Santos is Professor at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. His research is focused on providing a fundamental understanding of Atomic and Molecular Physics.
Dr. Bárbara Lúcia de Almeida. Department of Chemistry - Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.
Dr. Divanizia do Nascimento Souza. Full Professor at Physics Department - Universidade Federal de Sergipe/Brazil. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.
Dr. Gustavo Fernandes Souza Andrade. Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora- MG/Brazil. He has experience in the area of Chemistry, with an emphasis on Spectroscopy, working mainly in the study of spectroscopies intensified by surface plasmon, such as the SERS effect (Surface intensified Raman Scattering), SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) and SEF (fluorescence intensified by surface). The studies involve fundamental aspects of the effects and the development of new metallic materials to maximize the intensification by surface plasmon.
Dr. Ingrid David Barcelos. Researcher in the infrared nano-spectroscopy line at the National Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS). She works in the experimental area of Condensed Matter Physics, with an emphasis on optics, near-field optics, effects of polaritons in two-dimensional heterostructures, growth of graphene by CVD, study of structural properties in microtubes formed from new two-dimensional materials, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), synchrotron X-ray diffraction, and synchrotron infrared nano spectroscopy.
Dr. Luciana Reyes Pires Kassab (Full professor of Faculty of Technology-São Paulo/CEETEPS) dealing with the production and characterization of new vitreous materials with rare earth ions and metallic nanoparticles for photonic applications. Kassab represents our “Glasses and Amorphous Materials” subject section.
Dr. Rodrigo Stephani. Full Professor at Federal University of Juiz de Fora. He has experience in research and industrial innovation in the area of Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Quality Assurance, Integrated Management Systems and Food Safety , with an emphasis on food ingredients and physical chemistry of food.
Dr. Raony Antonio de Almeida Amorim. Specialized in Experimental Physics—Atomic and Molecular Physics—at the Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory (LEAM) at UFJF. Experienced in Molecular Fragmentation with expertise in Mass Spectrometry, focusing on primary alcohols to explore potential biofuels. Advanced research includes the development of new biofuels and investigations of a biomolecule with potential applications in cancer treatment. Key skills include Mass Spectrometry, Ionization Cross Sections, Ionization and Fragmentation Thresholds, and Molecular Fragmentation.
Dr. Viviane Morcelle de Almeida. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Ciências Exatas, Departamento de Física.
Dr. Wesley Nascimento. Full Professor at Federal University of Juiz de Fora - GV/Brazil.
