Flavio Tetsuo Sassaki

Flavio Tetsuo Sassaki serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biotechnology (IBTEC) of the Federal University of Uberlandia, holding a postdoctoral fellowship with exclusive dedication since November 3, 2015. He teaches Genetics, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology within the Forestry Engineering program at the Monte Carmelo campus.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2000)
• Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2003)
• PhD in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2008)

Professor Sassaki's research centers on plant molecular genetics, specializing in gene expression mechanisms, organ-specific promoter functionality, and heterologous protein production systems. His work bridges fundamental genetic principles with biotechnological applications in plant science, contributing to advancements in crop engineering and molecular farming techniques.

He maintains active research supervision and has secured funding through institutional grants, notably during his postdoctoral tenure at the nanobiotechnology laboratory (INGEB) from 2013-2015. Current projects focus on refining genetic expression systems for agricultural biotechnology applications.

Professor Sassaki operates within the Biotechnology Teaching Laboratory (LABIOTEC) at the Monte Carmelo campus, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on plant biotechnology initiatives. His laboratory infrastructure supports molecular characterization and genetic engineering workflows for sustainable agricultural development.