My name is Lívia Freitas, and I am a geologist and Ph.D. candidate in Hydrogeology at the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil. Outside of research, I teach ballet, which reflects my passion for teaching and communicating with others.

During  my  undergraduate  studies  in  Geology  at  USP,  I  completed  internships  at environmental consulting companies, conducted an undergraduate research project, and served as a teaching assistant for courses including Sedimentology, Energy Resources, and Hydrogeology. These experiences strengthened my interest in research, teaching, and  science  communication. After  graduating,  I  worked  as  a  hydrogeologist  at  the Institute  for  Technological  Research  (IPT),  contributing  to  projects  focused  on groundwater investigation and management in a contaminated urban area. 

I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. as part of the SACRE Thematic Project, investigating nitrogen transformations in aquifers using X-ray microtomography, hydrogeochemistry, microbiology,  and  pore-scale  flow  simulations. I  am  particularly  interested  in understanding the processes that occur at the pore scale and how they influence the behavior of natural systems at larger scales. This interest grew even stronger after attending the Brazilian Synchrotron Light School, where I was introduced to a wide range of  applications  of  synchrotron  radiation  and  X-ray  microtomography  in  scientific research.

Attending InterPore2026 in Nantes was a very valuable experience for me. Meeting students and researchers from different countries and fields broadened my perspective and motivated me to become more involved in the InterPore community. I would be happy to contribute to the Student Affairs Committee by helping connect students and encouraging an active and welcoming community.

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