Research Areas
GP-QAT contributes to the training of professionals in the fields of biotechnology, environmental chemistry, and analytical chemistry, conducting prospective studies on substances of technological interest, analytical methods applied to chemical and biochemical processes, quality control, and monitoring.
Biocatalysis and Biotransformation
Screening of Amazonian microorganisms with biocatalytic potential for application in reactions of synthetic interest, the biotransformation of bioactive molecules, and the production of commercially valuable compounds.
Theoretical Study of Biomolecules
Molecular modeling of the interactions between bioactive substrates and enzyme active sites, investigation of biomolecular structure–activity relationships, and elucidation of the mechanisms of action of biocatalysts.
Prospecting for Biomolecules of Technological Interest
Screening of Amazonian microorganisms with biocatalytic potential for application in reactions of synthetic interest, the biotransformation of bioactive molecules, and the production of commercially valuable compounds.
Biochemistry in Pathological Processes and Pharmacology
The study of chronic and degenerative diseases contributes to elucidating the biochemical pathways involved in integrated cell signaling mechanisms and may pave the way for the identification of therapeutic targets for a wide range of diseases.
Water Resources Quality Monitoring
Conduct water quality monitoring across the major river basins that comprise the Amazon Basin, in accordance with the Amazonas State Water Resources Plan (PERH/AM) and CONAMA Resolution No. 357/2005.
Polymeric Waste Recycling
Obtain industrially valuable compounds from polymeric waste through pyrolysis and catalytic pyrolysis.
Development of Chemical and Biochemical Processes
Research and optimization of methods for the conversion of raw materials into value-added products, applying principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
Analytical Methods Applied to Biotechnology
Use of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for microorganism screening, metabolite analysis, characterization of biologically active substances, and separation of chiral compounds.
Climate Variability and Climate Change in the Amazon
Investigate the phenomena responsible for natural climate variability and climate change associated with land-use changes and increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, as well as their impacts on the Amazon, through observational analyses and numerical modeling.