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Flavio Pinheiro

1998-2002

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Flavio C. Pinheiro

Home Address
Rua Mateus Grou, 398 / 83
São Paulo, SP 05415-040 Brazil



Tel: +55 (11) 3082-6254
flavio@flaviopinheiro.com
http://www.flaviopinheiro.com/

EDUCATION Tufts University, Medford, MA
  • MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, October 2001
  • Relevant Coursework: Economics; Statistics; Corporate Management of Environmental Issues; Environment and Energy
  • Thesis Topic: Business Charter for Sustainable Development
University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil
  • BS in Molecular Sciences, August 1998
  • Earned State Scholarship, August 1994-August 1998
  • Attended Biochemistry course at University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, August-December 1995
  • Relevant Coursework: Calculus I-IV; Physics I-IV; Analytical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry; Biology; Statistics; Computer Programming
SKILLS Languages
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish
  Computer
  • Office Software Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Access
  • Web Software: Dreamweaver
  • Photo Design Software: Photoshop
  • Programming Languages: FORTRAN
EXPERIENCE National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Subcontractor, since January 2002·

  • Coordinate study with CETESB, USP and IPEA that identifies cost-effective alternatives for reduction of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area. ·
  • Assist NREL in diesel-offset project in northern Brazil.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Student Employee, June 2000-September 2001
  • Worked on several climate change regional programs, Oct 2000-Sep 2001 - Air Program Unit, OEP, EPA-Region 1, Boston, MA
  • Main contact for climate projects in Brazil, Jun 2000-Sep 2000 - Climate Policy and Programs Division, OAR, EPA-HQ, Washington, DC
ICC Project, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Research Assistant, February 2000-June2001
  • Developed database of companies signatories of the Business Charter for Sustainable Development of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • Established guidelines for critique of environmental reports
Bio-inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Research Assistant, August 1996-August 1998
  • Conducted synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds
  • Developed surface-modified electrodes with these compounds.
  • Made panel presentations in scientific meetings in Brazil
ACTIVITIES

Environmental Law Course, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (GVLaw/FGV), São Paulo, Brazil
Teaching Assistant, 2002/2003

Tisch Library, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Web Site Maintainer, 1999

Yoga, São Paulo, Brazil
Yoga Instructor, 1998

Recycling Project, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Volunteer, 1996 - Studied the recyclable materials disposed of by the University
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Has lived in Brazil, Mexico, and USA
PERSONAL INTERESTS Yoga, swimming, bicycling, camping, hiking