Domingos Zaparolli
Electricity
Heat energy from the sun
The first solar thermal energy projects are leaving the design stage in Brazil
Oil & gas engineering
More efficient pre-salt production
A new method could help engineers to better manage the flow of oil and natural gas from deepwater oilfields
Crop science
Soil genetics
New mineral mapping technique can help farmers save on farm inputs and minimize environmental impacts
Innovation
Growth strategy
Companies supported by FAPESP’s RISB program are the target of acquisitions
Telecommunications
5G technology made in Brazil
Brazilian researchers develop solutions for new 5G mobile and internet standard
Cyber security
Internet vulnerabilities
Brazilian cybersecurity firms seek growth as virtual crime rises
Telecommunications
Rural wireless
Technology developed by INATEL broadens options for private 4G networks in remote areas
Oil and gas engineering
Caverns for storing gases
New technology will allow deep-sea storage of the carbon dioxide and methane associated with oil extraction in pre-salt petroleum fields
Materials engineering
Homegrown graphene
Graphene production facilities in Brazil’s Southeast and South place the country among the global producers of the high-tech material
Renewable energy
The power of marine winds
Researchers study how to exploit wind potential off the Brazilian coast
Industry 4.0
Digital mining
Technology is helping to enhance productivity and safety in a high-risk industry
Biomedical engineering
Affordable treatment
Brazilian software aims to expand access to radiation therapy in developing countries
Electric Mobility
Lithium batteries made in Brazil
New initiatives set to propel Brazil into the growing market for automotive energy storage systems