Team HygroEnergy

Principal Investigator (PI)

Eduardo Galembeck – Full Professor at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Together with Prof. Edson Duarte, he leads a team of brilliant high school students in applying cutting-edge research to develop signaling devices for remote areas, drawing from the latest advancements in hygroelectricity.

Scientist

Edson Duarte – Electrical Engineer and Professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP), Campinas Campus. He is recognized for his dedication to mentoring high school students, guiding them through hands-on projects that significantly contribute to their technical skills and academic growth. His expertise in electronics and applied engineering plays a key role in the SafeSpot project.

Budding Scientists

Vinícius Pavanello Secafim – Former Electronics student at IFSP Campinas and Junior Scientific Initiation scholarship holder. In the SafeSpot Project, he focuses on the development of electronic circuits and system integration, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of signaling devices designed for remote environments.

Giovana Rocha dos Santos – Electronics student at IFSP Campinas, Junior Scientific Initiation scholarship holder, and award winner at the Samsung Innovation Campus 2023. She leads the development of hygroelectric cells, researching their functionality, materials, and geometry, while also conducting simulations for optimization. Her goal is to enhance energy harvesting in remote environments by combining science and sustainability.

Isadora Alves dos Santos – Electronics student at IFSP Campinas. In the SafeSpot Project, she specializes in embedded systems and firmware development, working on optimizing the microcontroller programming and energy management strategies to ensure long-lasting and efficient operation of the signaling devices.

January 2025