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Sebastião Corôa

@sebastiocora

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I develop and scale industrial cleaning, biocidal, and effluent-treatment chemical products.

Ireland

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At Biocel in Cork, I research, develop, and scale industrial cleaning products for dairy and brewing industries, alongside specialized household cleaners, veterinary biocidal products, metal cleaners, and effluent-treatment solutions.

My chemistry background includes synthesizing and characterizing psychoactive cathinones at the University of Lisbon. I used Grignard reactions, purification methods, and NMR, GC-MS, and infrared spectroscopy to clarify structures and produce forensic standards with over 95% purity.

Previously, I developed environmental impact studies and supported large-scale agricultural projects, including groundwater assessment through seismoelectric aquifer mapping. I bring practical experience across laboratory research, industrial formulation, agriculture, and machinery maintenance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Chemist

Current

Biocel Ltd

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Research, development and scaling up of industrial cleaning products for dairy and brewing industries, specialized cleaning products, homestead cleaning products, veterinary biocidal products, metal cleaning and effluent treatment.

Research Development Scale Up Cleaning Products Dairy Industry Brewing Industry Veterinary Biocides Metal Cleaning Effluent Treatment

Environmental Consultant

Rios & Aquíferos, Lda

Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 (10 months)

Developed Environmental Impact Studies, provided environmental support in large-scale agricultural projects, and mapped aquifers with seismoelectric equipment to assess groundwater availability.

Environmental Impact Assessment Agriculture Projects Aquifer Mapping Seismoelectric Equipment Groundwater Assessment

Agricultural Worker

Olivocarvalheira, Sociedade Agricola, Lda

Feb 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Applied phytopharmaceutical products, maintained watering systems, oversaw and delegated tasks to six teams of 15 people during olive harvesting, maintained farming machinery, and handled cattle.

Botanical Phytopharmaceuticals Watering Team Management Machinery Maintenance Animal Handling

Laboratory Intern

Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 (4 months)

Performed column and thin-layer chromatographies for purification of synthesized cathinones, assessed purity through NMR, and assisted senior researchers with basic chemistry protocols.

Chromatography Thin Layer Chromatography NMR Purification Laboratory Protocols

Heavy Machinery Mechanic

Dias Épicos, Lda

Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 (11 months)

Maintained and repaired heavy machinery including tractors, forklifts, and farming equipment, and designed and constructed steel structures using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Repair SMAW Welding Steel Structures

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

Grade: 17/20

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 2nd class honours. Final project on synthesis and characterization of psychoactive cathinones, achieving a final classification of 17 out of 20.