Dr. Janaina I. S. Aguiar, Application Scientist, Locus Bio-Energy Solutions. Dr. Aguiar is a chemical engineer with Master’s degree and PhD in Science and Technology of Polymers. She has more than 10 years of experience in oil R&D. Dr. Aguiar has experience studying the mechanisms of actions for oilfield solutions and finding innovative solutions for flow assurance problems related to asphaltenes and wax deposition, emulsions stability and compatibility of surfactants and polymers.