Andreia Fonseca de Faria

Andreia Fonseca de Faria is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida within the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (ESSIE) and the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, and postdoctoral research at Yale University and UNICAMP.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Food Science, University of Campinas (2005-2010)
  • B.S. in Chemistry with Minor in Biochemistry and Microbiology, Federal University of Viçosa (2000-2005)

Dr. Faria’s research focuses on leveraging nanotechnology to develop advanced water treatment solutions. She integrates expertise in chemistry, biology, and engineering to design nanomaterials that improve conventional water purification systems, particularly in addressing biofouling and enhancing antimicrobial properties via graphene oxide-based materials.

Her work also explores strategies to mitigate microbial proliferation on modified surfaces and the application of electrospun fibers for water disinfection. Current projects build on her foundational studies of biosurfactants for pollutant biodegradation and bioavailability.

• Scientific Awards:
  • International Science without Borders Postdoctoral Scholarship (2013-2015)
  • Leman Foundation Support (2013-2014)

Dr. Faria’s career spans roles at Yale University (2013-2016) and UNICAMP (2010-2012), where she investigated antimicrobial properties and anti-biofouling technologies. She is contactable at andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu or (352) 392-7104.