Felipe M. de Souza received his Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry from Pittsburg State University and he has experience in different industry sectors such as quality control, industrial management, and process optimization. Felipe’s principal fields include the development of novel bio-based materials suitable for the manufacture of polymers and the synthesis of electroactive materials suitable for energy storage applications. Felipe is currently engaged in research and development at NIMA, focusing on the publishing of manuscripts, articles, book chapters, and reviews, along with directing students and performing lab analysis.