Rodrigo de Oliveira-Silva
As a senior research scientist, Dr. Oliveira-Silva specializes in utilizing and developing diverse magnetic resonance methods for general applications within the Sakellariou Lab of Magnetic Resonance.
With a strong background in applied physics, having earned his Master’s and Ph.D. degree in São Carlos Institute of Physics, Dr. Oliveira-Silva’s previous work centered on the use of NMR in porous media, with a focus on rock core analysis.
In his current role, Dr. Oliveira-Silva focuses on using low-field NMR relaxometry and high-resolution solid-state NMR spectroscopy to characterize polymers and small molecules for materials science investigations. Additionally, Dr. Oliveira-Silva works on designing and developing specialized NMR equipment tailored to address unique and complex challenges within academic and industrial settings.
Current research topics:
– Porous materials
– (N)MR hardware design
– Inversion algorithms
– Solid-state NMR, low-field NMR relaxometry
To contact Dr. Rodrigo Oliveira-Silva, visit the KU Leuven site.
Professional Background
Senior staff scientist
KU Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium)
Dec 2020 – present
Postdoctoral research scientist
KU Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium)
Dec 2017 – Dec 2020
Postdoctoral researcher
CEA – Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
Sep 2016 – Nov 2017
Postdoctoral researcher
IFSC Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Carlos (São Carlos-SP, Brazil)
Oct 2014 – Aug 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Applied Physics
Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Carlos (São Carlos-SP, Brazil)
Sep 2009 – Oct 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Physics
Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Carlos (São Carlos-SP, Brazil)
2006 – 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics with emphasis on Theoretical/Experimental Physics
Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Carlos (São Carlos-SP, Brazil)
2000 – 2006