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Jessica Hartwig Duarte

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly motivated Senior Algae Scientist with a desire to take on new challenges.

3 years of experience in the Algae industry and 8 years in academia, with the research being centered on microalgae cultivation, as evidenced by more than 15 scientific reports in peer review journals.

Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Scientist

Pond Technologies Inc.
Markham
06.2021 - Current
  • Design and implement experiments to maximize the productivity of various algae species (Spirulina, Scenedemus, Porphyridium, Phaeodactylum, Chlorella, Dunaliella) for biomass production, protein extraction, and other valuable compounds.
  • Extract and purify C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis cultures aiming to scale up the process from bench (5 to 60 L) to pilot (10,000 L) to commercial scale (500,000 L) system.
  • Analyze and interpret data, present findings to senior management, and prepare Technical Reports.
  • Collaborate with company multidisciplinary teams to integrate algae-based solutions to meet client expectations.
  • Maintain the company Algal storage - from Petri Dishes to up to 300 L bioreactors.
  • Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, ensure safety protocols are followed, and contribute to the overall lab organization.
  • Mentor and guide junior scientists and technicians.
  • Handle different algae projects, working effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet company and client needs.
  • Conduct literature reviews to support research projects and identify new areas of exploration.
  • Maintain accurate records of experimental protocols and results following company document control requirements.

Technical/Research Support II

Western University
London
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Developed new plate protocols for rapid screening of industrial disinfectants against yeast, bacteria, and mycobacteria (project in partnership with the Germiphene Corporation).
  • Experience with growth and viability assays (tetrazolium and fluorescence)
  • Characterized nanoparticles (by Scanning Electron Microscope) for incorporation in disinfectants
  • Executed microbiological laboratory routines (microscopy, media preparation, membrane filtration, autoclave, microorganism cultures, cell passage techniques, hemocytometer, etc)
  • Responsible for organizing the laboratory and maintaining the equipment in good conditions
  • Collected and analyzed data, wrote and submitted reports to the company discussing/presenting the results in bi-weekly meetings.

Education

• PhD - Engineering And Food Science

Federal University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Brazil
02-2019

MSc - Engineering And Food Science

Federal University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Brazil
03-2015

Food Engineering -

Federal University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Brazil
03-2013

Skills

  • Bioreactor operation and maintenance
  • Microbiology
  • Microalgae Cultivation
  • Results Analysis
  • Experimental Design
  • Experiment Protocol Development
  • Research and Publication
  • Training and Mentoring

Languages

English
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Published manuscripts/Book Chapters

DUARTE, J. H.; FANKA, L. S.; COSTA, J. A. V. CO2 Biofixation via Spirulina sp. Cultures: Evaluation of Initial Biomass Concentration in Tubular and Raceway Photobioreactors. BioEnergy Research, 13, 939–943, 2020.

DUARTE, J. H.; CARDOSO, L. G.; OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA, CAROLINA; NUNES, I. L.; IZABEL DRUZIAN, JANICE; MORAIS, M. G.; COSTA, J. A. V. Brackish Groundwater from Brazilian Backlands in Spirulina Cultures: Potential of Carbohydrate and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Production. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 190, 907–917, 2019.

DUARTE, J. H.; SOUZA, C. O.; DRUZIAN, J. I.; COSTA, J. A. V. Light emitting diodes applied in Synechococcus nidulans cultures: Effect on growth, pigments production and lipid profiles. Bioresource Technology, 280, 511, 2019.

DUARTE, J. H.; COSTA, J. A. V. Synechococcus nidulans from a thermoelectric coal power plant as a potential CO2 mitigation in culture medium containing flue gas wastes. Bioresource Technology, 241, 21–24, 2017.

DUARTE, J. H.; COSTA, J. A. V. Blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) as an energy source in Chlorella fusca and Synechococcus nidulans cultures. Bioresource Technology, 247, 1242–1245, 2017.

DUARTE, J. H.; MORAIS, E. G.; RADMANN, E. M.; COSTA, J. A. V. Biological CO2 mitigation from coal power plant by Chlorella fusca and Spirulina sp. Bioresource Technology, 234, 472–475, 2017.

DUARTE, J. H.; FANKA, L. S.; COSTA, J. A. V. Utilization of simulated flue gas containing CO2, SO2, NO and ash for Chlorella fusca cultivation. Bioresource Technology, 214, 159–165, 2016.

DUARTE, J. H. ; LUCAS, B. F. ; BEZERRA, P. Q. M. ; MOREIRA, J. B. ; MORAIS, M. G. ; COSTA, J. A. V. . Microalgal liquid, solid, and gaseous biofuels: Cultivation and production strategies for biofuel accumulation. In: Jeyabalan Sangeetha; Devarajan Thangadurai. (Org.). Microalgal Biomass for Bioenergy Applications. 1ed.: Elsevier, 2024, v. 1, p. 113-144.

MOREIRA, J.B.; Lucas, B.F., SANTOS, T.D.; DUARTE, J.D ; COSTA, J.A.V.; DE MORAIS, M.G. Microalgal Biotechnology: From Cultivation To Incorporation In A Range Of Foods. In: Jeyabalan Sangeetha; Devarajan Thangadurai. (Org.). Algal Farming Systems. 1ed.: Apple Academic Press, 2024, v. 1, p. 151-196.

MOREIRA, J. B.; SANTOS, T. D. ; DUARTE, J. H. ; BEZERRA, P. Q. M. ; MORAIS, M. G. ; COSTA, J. A. V. . Role of microalgae in circular bioeconomy: from waste treatment to biofuel production. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (INTERNET), v. 23, p. 1-11, 2021.

CARDOSO, L. G.; DUARTE, J. H.; COSTA, J. A. V.; DE JESUS ASSIS, D. Spirulina sp. as a Bioremediation Agent for Aquaculture Wastewater: Production of High Added Value Compounds and Estimation of Theoretical Biodiesel. BioEnergy Research, v. 14, p. 254-264, 2021.

PRATES, D.; DUARTE, J. H.; VENDRUSCOLO, R. G.; WAGNER, R.; BALLUS, C. A.; COSTA, J. A. V. et al. Role of light emitting diode (LED) wavelengths on increase of protein productivity and free amino acid profile of Spirulina sp. cultures. Bioresource Technology, 306, 123184, 2020.

MORAIS, M. G.; MORAIS, E. G.; DUARTE, J. H.; DEAMICI, K.; MITCHELL, B. G.; COSTA, J. A. V. Biological CO2 mitigation by microalgae: technological trends, future prospects and challenges. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 35, 35, 2019.

MORAIS, M. G.; PRATES, D.; MOREIRA, J. B.; DUARTE, J. H.; COSTA, J. A. V. Phycocyanin from Microalgae: Properties, Extraction and Purification, with Some Recent Applications. Industrial Biotechnology, 14, 30–37, 2018.

PRATES, D.; RADMANN, E. M.; DUARTE, J. H.; MORAIS, M. G.; COSTA, J. A. V. Spirulina cultivated under different light emitting diodes: enhanced cell growth and phycocyanin production. Bioresource Technology, 256, 38–43, 2018.

COSTA, J. A. V.; VAZ, B.; MORAIS, E. G.; DUARTE, J. H.; SANTOS, T.; MORAIS, M. G. Photobioreactor Design for Biological CO2 Biofixation. In: Yiu Fai Tsang. (Org.). Photobioreactors: Advancements, Applications and Research. 1ed.: Nova Science Publishers, 2017.

OLIVEIRA, E. G.; DUARTE, J. H.; CREXI, V.; MORAES, K.; PINTO, L. A. A. Optimization of Spirulina platensis convective drying: evaluation of phycocyanin loss and lipid oxidation. International Journal of Food Science & Technology (Print), 100, 1572–1578, 2010.

Timeline

Senior Scientist

Pond Technologies Inc.
06.2021 - Current

Technical/Research Support II

Western University
05.2019 - 04.2020

• PhD - Engineering And Food Science

Federal University of Rio Grande

MSc - Engineering And Food Science

Federal University of Rio Grande

Food Engineering -

Federal University of Rio Grande

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