BioGAS

 

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Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) was established in August 21, 1969 from the merger of two century-old higher education institutions: the School Pharmacy of Ouro Preto, founded in 1839, and School of Mines of Ouro Preto founded in 1876, both located in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Today is one of the most important universities of Minas Gerais and also Brazil. The university is taken as a reference throughout the country by the School of Pharmacy and Engineering.

 

Universidade Federal de Vicosa (UFV) is a federal university in the city of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.  Viçosa is a technical university and offers courses in engineering, agronomy, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and other areas related to science.

UFV remains among the best universities in the world in agricultural and forestry sciences.

previous internships

 

Research topics for internships vary by period as they are aligned with the ongoing research at that time. Below are some examples of previous internships to get a feel of what's possible within the subject of Biogas.

 

Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP)

Professor Sérgio Francisco de Aquino

Hydrolysis of lignocellulosic waste for biogas production and/or recovery of by-products; Analysis and removal of micropollutants present in wastewater and drinking water, in particular pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and cyanotoxins.

Examples of previous internships: 

  • Anaerobic digestion of residues/effluents for energy and added value products recovery (Cindy Giel, 55)
  • Post-treatment of effluent from anaerobic biogas reactors treating vinasse and hemicellulose (Arturo Diego Sanchez).

 

Universidade Federal de Vicosa (UFV)

Professor André Pereira Rosa

Assesment of treatment plant performance; Diagnosis and optimization of biogas production from industrial, municipal, and agricultural effluents; study of resources recovery (biogas and nutrients) in wastewater treatment.

 

Qualifications

 

Examples of suitable academies

  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Chemical Technology

additional information

 

Possible internship periods 

February 2025 - June 2025

September 2025 - January 2026

 

 

Working language

English, preferably Portugese