Professor Rodinei Augusti, an enthusiast for the progress of chemistry in Brazil, kindly spoke to BrJAC

Rodinei Augusti holds a degree in chemistry (1986), a master’s degree in chemistry (1990), and a doctorate in chemistry (1993), all from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), SP, Brazil. Currently, he is a full professor in the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. He conducts research on the application of mass spectrometry in several areas, such as monitoring reactions of environmental interest and quality control of alcoholic beverages. Prof. Augusti is an advisor to the following journals: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, Analyst (London), Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, and Quimica Nova.