Jane Proszek Gorninski

Jane Proszek Gorninski holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a Master's degree in Materials Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Proszek Gorninski has extensive experience in research, development and innovation in building materials mainly in the production of high-performance composite materials adopting thermoset polymers as binder and inorganic recycled components such as fillers and additions. She also has experience in projects management involving universities, companies and government. Proszek Gorninski's research is focused on the use of industrial by-products, recycling and on increasing the life cycle of materials.

Proszek Gorninski has two decades of experience as cross disciplinary professor having developed and managed several projects involving thematic and professionals from different areas of knowledge, such as: chemistry, engineering, environment, supply chain and management. Proszek Gorninski has has cross-cultural experience, having worked in Brazil, Canada, China, the United Kingdom and United States. Among her areas of expertise are: chemistry applied to materials and sustainable materials, solid waste management, elaboration and project coordination, product development and testing, team supervision, project management, budget management, internationalization, application for extra mural budget, recruitment of personnel for projects, results analysis, technical reports elaboration, scientific publications, product launches and creation of patents, among others.

Proszek Gorninski has 20 years of university teaching experience in topics such as: building materials, materials science, polymers and composites, physical chemistry, project management, chemistry applied to materials, strength of materials, polymers and nanocomposites, and technological chemistry.