Franklin Meneses das Chagas
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Credentials
B.Sc. (Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil and University of Porto, Portugal), M.Sc. (Federal University of Western Bahia, Brazil), Ph.D. (University of Brasilia, Brazil)
Area of expertise
Electroanalysis, electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, emerging contaminants, wastewater treatment
Franklin Meneses is a Ph.D. student in Chemistry at the University of Brasilia (Brazil) and a Graduate Visiting Research Student at the University of Victoria (UVic) within the Department of Civil Engineering, supported by an Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) PhD Fellowship. He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at the Catholic University of Brasilia and the University of Porto (Portugal), and his M.Sc. in Pure and Applied Chemistry at the Federal University of Western Bahia.
His research focuses on the development of low-cost, high-performance electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring. During his master’s studies, he investigated electrochemical detection methods for hormones in water samples. His current Ph.D. work explores the fabrication and optimization of laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes for detecting emerging contaminants.
At UVic’s Green Safe Water Lab (supervised by Dr. Heather Buckley), Franklin is advancing this research by applying modified LIG electrodes for the detection of 6-PPD in stormwater and surface water systems. This work aims to improve stormwater management and protect aquatic ecosystems through more effective contaminant monitoring tools.
In his free time, Franklin enjoys solving puzzles, reading, practicing sports, and traveling.