Josué Carinhanha Caldas Santos holds a degree in Chemistry from the State University of Bahia, as well as a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the Federal University of Bahia, including a visiting research period at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto (Portugal). He is the coordinator of the Laboratory of Instrumentation and Development in Analytical Chemistry (LINQA) at the Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology of the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). His research focuses on Analytical Chemistry and its interfaces, with an emphasis on the interaction of (macro)molecules, such as proteins, enzymes, DNA, and humic substances, with metal ions, pharmaceuticals, and biologically active compounds; the development of sample preparation strategies; atomic and molecular fluorescence; the synthesis and application of nanomaterials and fluorescent or colorimetric probes for analytical purposes; and the development of analytical kits for detecting markers of interest in agriculture, health, and forensic sciences. For more information about the research group, follow us on social media: @linqaufal.