Felipe is a chemical oceanographer with a strong background in marine biogeochemistry and organic geochemistry. He holds a BSc in Oceanography from Universidade Federal do Paraná, an MSc in Chemical and Geological Oceanography from Universidade de São Paulo, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bristol. Felipe gained extensive academic experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Bristol (2018-2022) and Université Libre de Bruxelles (2022-2024), where he conducted high-impact research and mentored student projects. His work primarily focused on quantifying seafloor biogeochemical processes in the Arctic Ocean, Antarctica, and (sub)tropical regions. His research on organic matter degradation and preservation, nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorus, and silicon) cycling, seafloor pH and carbonate dynamics, and benthic-pelagic coupling is documented in 15 peer-reviewed publications and was awarded by the Challenger-Woodward Fellowship in 2022. Felipe has extensive experience with offshore research expeditions, particularly in geochemical sampling and analysis of seawater and sediment. He brings a diverse skill set in marine biogeochemistry, organic geochemistry, and data interpretation to The Metals Company Environmental team.