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Daniel Mungo

@danielmungo

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PhD chemist focused on lanthanide complexes, computational methods, and Python-driven scientific analysis.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a chemistry research role where I can combine lanthanide complex synthesis/characterization with computational methods and Python-driven data analysis—while growing machine-learning and data-science modeling for analytical and predictive insights.

I hold a PhD in Chemistry from UFMS, focused on the theoretical investigation of structural and physicochemical properties of lanthanide complexes.

My background includes synthesis and characterization of lanthanide complexes for biological applications, combining strong experimental and theoretical expertise to support anticancer studies (e.g., MCF-7 cells).

I’m comfortable using Python for scientific programming, data analysis, and workflow automation, alongside computational chemistry methods to connect predictions with experimental findings.

I’m currently expanding my skills in machine learning and data science to develop analytical and predictive models, strengthening my ability to extract insight from complex spectroscopic and materials datasets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PhD Chemistry (Lanthanides)

UFMS

Jan 2017 - Jan 2023 (6 years)

Performed theoretical and experimental studies of structural and physicochemical properties of lanthanide complexes for biological applications, including synthesis, characterization, and computational chemistry work.

NumPy Pandas X Ray Diffraction (Rietveld)Computational Chemistry

M.Sc. Chemistry Research

UFMS

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

Synthesized samarium, lanthanum, and europium complexes aimed at anticancer activity and performed characterization to support biological potential assessment.

Coordination Chemistry Lanthanide Complex Synthesis Anticancer Activity Studies Experimental Chemistry

Luminescent Materials Research

UFMS

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Researched luminescent materials for biological applications, contributing experimental investigations focused on material performance for bio-related uses.

Luminescent Materials Experimental Chemistry Spectroscopy Fundamentals Laboratory Research

Undergraduate Research Scholar

UFMS

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)

Conducted undergraduate research on bench-reactor studies of fluoroquinolone photodegradation using advanced oxidative processes.

Bench Reactor Operation Photodegradation Studies Fluoroquinolone Chemistry Advanced Oxidative Processes Chemical Kinetics Scientific Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

PhD in Chemistry, Chemistry

2017 - 2023

PhD in Chemistry at UFMS conducting theoretical investigations of the structural and physicochemical properties of lanthanide complexes.

KNCV-CTC Winter School for Theoretical Chemistry

Winter School for Theoretical Chemistry and Spectroscopy, Theoretical Chemistry

2019 - 2019

Winter School for Theoretical Chemistry and Spectroscopy (KNCV-CTC).

ICTP-SAFIR/UNESP

Workshop (DFT and Quantum Formation Theory), Computational Chemistry

2017 - 2017

Activities and societies: Computational methods using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and quantum formation theory for luminescent systems.

Workshop/school on Density Functional Theory and Quantum Formation Theory for computational study of luminescent systems.

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Master's in Chemistry, Chemistry

2013 - 2016

Activities and societies: Synthesis of Sm, La, and Eu complexes aimed at anticancer activity.

Master’s in Chemistry at UFMS synthesizing samarium, lanthanum, and europium complexes with aimed anticancer activity.

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Chemistry

2011 - 2012

Activities and societies: Study of luminescent materials for biological applications.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship at UFMS investigating luminescent materials for biological applications.

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry

2009 - 2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with Technological Emphasis at UFMS.

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Chemistry

2010 - 2011

Activities and societies: Assembly/operation of bench reactor; fluoroquinolone photodegradation; advanced oxidative processes.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship at UFMS focused on assembly and operation of a bench reactor to study fluoroquinolone photodegradation using advanced oxidative processes.