WSEPCM-2024

Dr. Carolina Barros completed her PhD in Polymer and Composite Science and Engineering from the University of Minho (July 2024).Currently, she is a Lead Technician in the Extrusion and Compounding team at PIEP, where she plans research activities related to the production of composites and the development of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and high-barrier and mechanical property films and filaments for the food and textile industries. As a researcher at the University of Minho, she led several projects aimed at developing innovative recyclable flexible plastic packaging for the food sector. She has published eight scientific papers and one technical article in international journal. Previously, she completed a professional internship at a plastic injection industry, focusing on managing and optimizing maintenance plans for all factory assets, as well as production planning for injected parts and raw material needs. Throughout her career, she has gained expertise in quality tools and standards, polymer processing techniques, materials, and polymer characterization techniques.