Curriculum Vitae — Daniel Cunha
Daniel Cunha
Project Manager with a background in materials science and experimental research. I coordinate complex research environments, structure multi-stakeholder projects, and drive process improvements using Lean methodologies, bridging scientific insight with operational execution.
Selected Impact
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and industry partners, contributing to joint publications
- Structured research planning and milestone tracking for MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral projects
- Improved lab operations, reducing downtime and generating ~€25K annual cost savings
- Developed Python tools to streamline data analysis and support reproducible experimental workflows
Professional Experience
- Project Manager – University of Twente
Lead research operations and coordinate multi-project activities across MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers. Structure planning, resources, and workflows to ensure continuity and timely delivery. - Senior Scientist – University of Twente
Led research infrastructure and student supervision while driving experimental design and advanced characterization (PLD, SPM) - Researcher – University of Twente
Coordinated battery-related testing projects in collaboration with industry partners; planned experiments and supported performance optimization - PhD Researcher – University of Twente
Researched oxide thin films and nanoscale energy materials. Developed characterization techniques, implemented Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations, and supervised undergrad and MSc students. - Intern Strategic Planning – CTEEP, Brazil
Developed strategic reports for energy system reliability and market analysis; supported decision-making teams with data-backed recommendations - Undergraduate Researcher – UFABC
Conducted nanomaterials research for photovoltaics; published early work on zinc oxide nanostructures
Skills
- Project Management: Planning, stakeholder coordination, logistics, documentation
- Process Improvement: Lean Green Belt (completed May 2026), Kaizen, workflow optimization
- Technical: Experimental design, PLD, SPM, Python, data analysis
Selected Publications
- (2025) Reduction of thermal conductivity by nanopillar inclusion in thermoelectric vertically aligned nanocomposites
- (2025) Facet-Dependent Performance of Microstructured SrTiO3 Particles in Photocatalytic Oxidation of Acetone
- (2025) Room-temperature epitaxy of α-CH3NH3PbI3 halide perovskite by pulsed laser deposition
- (2024) Single-source pulsed laser-deposited perovskite solar cells with enhanced performance via bulk and 2D passivation
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Education
- PhD in Materials Science – University of Twente
- Bachelor's in Energy Engineering (Cum laude) – Federal University of ABC
- Bachelor's in Science and Technology – Federal University of ABC
Languages
Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate), Dutch (basic)
Personal Interests
Running, Bouldering, Drumming, Cooking, Reading