{"id":70,"date":"2026-08-28T11:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demec.ufpr.br\/gect\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:40:17","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demec.ufpr.br\/gect\/projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* Container Principal com borda total em volta de TUDO *\/\n  .gect-box-container {\n    border: 1px solid #0E234B;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    overflow: visible !important;\n    display: block !important;\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n  }\n\n  \/* Cabe\u00e7alho principal escuro *\/\n  .gect-box-header {\n    background-color: #0E234B;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 12px;\n    font-size: 1.25rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .gect-box-body {\n    padding: 20px;\n    display: block !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Quadro verde\/oliva de destaque *\/\n  .gect-info-card {\n    background-color: #dbe4c6;\n    border: 1px solid #a8b88d;\n    padding: 20px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .gect-info-title {\n    color: #2b4111;\n    font-size: 1.35rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    margin: 0 0 12px 0;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .gect-info-leader {\n    color: #4a5d32;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .gect-info-leader a {\n    color: #2b4111;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n  }\n\n  .gect-info-subtitle {\n    color: #2b4111;\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    margin: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  \/* Estiliza\u00e7\u00e3o das Se\u00e7\u00f5es de Projetos *\/\n  .gect-projects-section {\n    border-top: 1px solid #cccccc;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .gect-projects-section-title {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #0E234B;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .gect-projects-section-subtitle {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #555555;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n  \/* Listas de Projetos *\/\n  .gect-projects-list {\n    padding-left: 25px;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  .gect-projects-list li {\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    color: #222222;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    text-align: justify;\n  }\n\n  .gect-projects-list li strong {\n    color: #000000;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"gect-box-container\">\n  <!-- Cabe\u00e7alho Topo -->\n  <div class=\"gect-box-header\">\n    PROJECTS\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gect-box-body\">\n    <!-- Bloco Verde\/Oliva de Informa\u00e7\u00f5es -->\n    <div class=\"gect-info-card\">\n      <h2 class=\"gect-info-title\">SCIENTIFIC, EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"gect-info-leader\">\n        Group Leader: Prof. Jos\u00e9 Viriato Coelho Vargas, PhD (<a href=\"mailto:vargasjvcv@gmail.com\">vargasjvcv@gmail.com<\/a>)\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"gect-info-subtitle\">NPDEAS (Sustainable Energy Research &amp; Development Center) \u2013 Biotechnology<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div> <!-- fecha gect-box-body -->\n<\/div> <!-- fecha gect-box-container -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ONGOING SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Since 2019, GECT has approved 10 scientific projects with Prof Jos\u00e9 Vargas as PI obtaining a total of USD 1,408,611.14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2022 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Development of a process for obtaining sustainable green aviation kerosene and bioproducts from microalgae biomass. Project CNPq-405864\/2022-1 \u2013 Total Value: R$ 1,221,150.00 (US$ 218,824.48). Status: In progress; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2022 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5,5805 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2022 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Development and construction of a sustainable hydrogen generation system and distributed electrical energy via fuel cell and motor generator set. Project CNPq-408080\/2022-1 \u2013 Total Value: R$ 2,732,800.00 (US$ 489,705.22). Status: In progress; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2022 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5,5805 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Research Productivity Grant 1A. CNPq-313646\/2020-1. Project \u2013 Thermodynamic Optimization of Physical Systems. Total value: R$ 168,000.00 (US$ 32,328.21). Status: In progress; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2020 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5.1967 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Contract No. 32\/2021 \u2013 Process: 23075.031410\/2020-86 Participants: JRC INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY EIRELI \u2013 JRC; Federal University of Paran\u00e1 \u2013 UFPR; Federal University of Paran\u00e1 Foundation for the Development of Science, Technology and Culture \u2013 FUNPAR. Summary of the Object: development of the Scientific and Technological Development Project entitled \u201cElectricity generation or absorption refrigeration systems, and bioproducts from the incineration of urban solid waste (MSW) with emission treatment by microalgae cultivation\u201d. Total Value: R$ 1,000,000.00 (US$ 192,429.81). Status: In progress; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2020 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5.1967 BRL)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONCLUDED SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2022 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> CO2 Capture and generation of bioproducts from microalgae cultivated in airlift photobioreactors. Project CNPq-402313\/2022-4 \u2013 Total Value: R$ 150,015.92 (US$ 26,882.16) Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 12 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2022 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5,5805 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> Development of an extended autonomy solution for electric vehicles using sustainable hydrogen and fuel cells. Project 27192.22 \u2013 FUNDEP \u2013 ROTA 2030 \u2013 Total Value: R$ 1,077,438.71 (US$ 207,331.32). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2020 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5.1967 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> CNPq-408073\/2021-7. Project \u2013 Sustainable energy, potable water and bioproducts from urban solid waste and microalgae. Total value: R$ 275,000.00 (US$ 52,918.20). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2020 currency conversion: 1 USD = 5.1967 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2020 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> Pilot plant for treatment of effluents and degraded waters through microalgae cultivation. Project CNPq-446787\/2020-5. Total Value: R$ 199,200.00 (US$ 49,420,70). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2019 currency conversion: 1 USD = 4.03 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2020 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Development and optimization of a mechanical ventilator with an air heating and humidification system for intensive care unit (ICU) patients \u2013 PROIND 2020 Call for Proposals \u2013 UFPR in the Fight against COVID-19. Total Value: R$ 41,257.82 (US$ 10,235.89). Status: In progress; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2019 currency conversion: 1 USD = 4.03 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019 \u2013 2023:<\/strong> CNPq Project-443823\/2018-9 \u2013 Energy recovery from Urban Solid Waste (RSU) and treatment of emissions. Project certified by the company LUFPAR BUSINESS CONSULTANCY EIRELI on 09\/02\/2019. Total Value \u2013 CNPq: R$ 498,048.00 (US$ 128,535.15). Total Value by the company: R$ 83,928.00 (US$ 13,988). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2018 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.8748 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> Sustainable hydrogen and electricity generation system \u2013 Notice 04\/2019 \u2013 PRPPG\/UFPR. Approved value: R$ 12,450.00 (US$ 3,213.07). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2018 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.8748 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> CAPES-PRINT-UFPR: Renewable Energies and New Energy Sources \u2013 project Renewable fuels obtained by chemical transformation processes. Total Value to Jos\u00e9 V. C. Vargas\u2019 research group: R$ 438,868.80 (US$ 113,262.31). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Co-Principal Investigator (co-PI). (Dec 31, 2018 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.8748 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018 \u2013 2024:<\/strong> Agreement No. 115\/2018, Protocol No. 50,579 \u2013 PRONEX \u2013 Sustainable Energy and Bioproducts \u2013 published in the DIOE on October 19, 2018 by the Arauc\u00e1ria Foundation of Parana. Total Value: R$ 398,000.00 (US$ 120,314.39). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 72 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2017 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.308 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017 \u2013 2020:<\/strong> CNPq Project 430986\/2016-5 \u2013 Universal \u2013 Development of a sustainable process for obtaining hydrocarbons and bioproducts from microalgae biomass. Total value: R$ 99,752.00 (US$ 30,607.22). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2016 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.2591 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017 \u2013 2020:<\/strong> Development of Mini-Grids with Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Sources. Project PD 2866-0470\/2017. Total Value: R$ 7,000,000.00 (US$ 2,147,832.22), from which R$ 100,000.00 (US$ 30,683.31) were directed to Jos\u00e9 V. C. Vargas\u2019 research group. Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Co-Principal Investigator (co-PI). (Dec 31, 2016 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.2591 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016 \u2013 2021:<\/strong> Project CNPq-302938\/2015-0-Thermodynamic Optimization of Physical Systems. Total value: R$ 168,000.00 (US$ 43,645.43). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2015 currency conversion: 1 USD = 3.8492 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2015 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> CAPES\/CAFP \u2013 062\/14 \u2013 High-level training in Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to promote sustainable energy production and consumption in Brazil and Argentina. Total Value: R$ 219,088.01 (US$ 82,481.74). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2014 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6562 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2015 \u2013 2017:<\/strong> Contract 111\/14-UFPR-NILKO \u2013 Development and improvement of Bioenergy systems, reduction of energy consumption and cabinets for storing electronics. Project certified by NILKO Tecnologia Ltda. on 02 Oct 2015. Total Value: R$ 547,000.00 (US$ 205,933.28). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2014 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6562 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> CNPq Project-407204-2013-0- High-density pilot plant for production of microalgae biomass for biofuels. Total Value: R$ 870,000.00 (US$ 425,740.15). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2012 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.0435 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> CNPq Project-407198\/2013-0-Sustainable system for generating hydrogen and electricity through microalgae cultivation in compact photobioreactors. Total Value: R$ 350,000.00 (US$ 171,274.77). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2012 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.0435 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> Contract-41-2013 \u2013 Development of biofuels through the use of microalgae. Total value: R$ 268,800.00 (US$ 131,539.03). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Funder: Peugeot Citroen do Brasil Automobiles. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2012 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.0435 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013 \u2013 2017:<\/strong> CNPq Project-403560\/2013-6 \u2013 Modular pilot unit for sustainable agricultural production from degraded water and solid waste. Total Value: R$ 1,225,000.00 (US$ 599,461.71). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2012 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.0435 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012 \u2013 2014:<\/strong> Contract-140-2012-UFPR-NILKO-Development of bioenergy systems, energy consumption reduction and electronics storage cabinets. Total value: R$ 547,000.00 (US$ 291,608.91). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Funder: NILKO Tecnologia Ltda. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 30, 2011 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.0435 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012 \u2013 2014:<\/strong> CNPq Project 482336\/2012-9 \u2013 Universal Call for Proposals \u2013 Modeling and development of hydrogen generation via microalgae cultivation in compact photobioreactors. Total Value: R$ 117,192.02 (US$ 62,475.75). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 30, 2011 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.8758 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010 \u2013 2015:<\/strong> P116M100008 \u2013 Sustainable Energy and Aeronautical Engineering \u2013 U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program. U.S. Lead: Florida State University U.S. Partner: University of Pittsburgh, Brazil Lead: Universidade Federal de Itajuba; Brazil Partner: Federal University of Parana. Total FIPSE\/USA Funding: US$248,543; Total CAPES\/MEC\/Brazil Funding: US$248,543. Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Chiang Shi (FSU) and Co-Principal Investigator (co-PI): Prof. J.V.C. Vargas (UFPR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010 \u2013 2014:<\/strong> Project 554151\/2010-3-CNPq \u2013 Mathematical modeling and simulation of compact tubular photobioreactors for microalgae cultivation. Total Value: R$ 105,312.00 (US$ 60,482.43). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2009 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7412 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010 \u2013 2013:<\/strong> Project 558835\/2010-4 \u2013 MCT\/CNPq\/FNDCT Call for Proposals No. 03\/2010 \u2013 Life cycle analysis, impact and environmental remediation of biodiesel production and self-sustainable energy from microalgae and other sources. Total Value: R$ 510,779.60 (US$ 293,349.18). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2009 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7412 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010 \u2013 2013:<\/strong> Thermal Engineering Journal (ABCM) \u2013 Protocol 19372 \u2013 Fund Araucaria. Total Value: R$ 10,000.00 (US$ 5,743.17). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2009 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7412 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2009 \u2013 2012:<\/strong> CNPq Project 483467\/2009-0 \u2013 Development and optimization of intelligent refrigeration systems. Total Value: R$ 101,500.00 (US$ 43,431.75). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2008 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7412 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2009 \u2013 2012:<\/strong> Agreement 048\/2009-UFPR-NILKO \u2013 Development of compact photobioreactors for cultivation of microalgae for biodiesel production. Total Value: R$ 217,840.00 (US$ 93,213.52). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 28 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2008 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7412 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2015:<\/strong> Project 567997\/2008-1-CNPq \u2013 Methodology for Standardizing the Analysis of the Temperature Field in Human Infrared Imaging. Total Value: R$ 85,824.00 (US$ 48,452.549). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months; 1 doctoral scholarship and laboratory support fee. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2007 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7713 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2012:<\/strong> Project 578066\/2008-4 \u2013 Ed 51\/2008-CTENERG-CNPq \u2013 Modeling, simulation and optimization of alkaline membrane fuel cells (AMFC). Total Value: R$ 85,824.00 (US$ 48,452.549). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 48 months; 1 doctoral scholarship and laboratory support fee. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2007 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7713 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2011:<\/strong> CNPq Project 574759\/2008-5 \u2013 Development and optimization of compact photobioreactors for microalgae aquaculture for the self-sustainable energy research and development center (NPDEAS) from biodiesel. Total value: R$ 413,816.38 (US$ 233,622.9775). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2007 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7713 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2009:<\/strong> Thermal Engineering Journal (ABCM) \u2013 Agreement No. 007\/2008 Scientific Publications Support Program Call for Projects 07\/2007 \u2013 Fund. Araucaria of Parana \u2013 Protocol No. 7 \u2013 1 \u2013 12.614. Total value: R$ 16,000.00 (US$ 9,032.9137). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 12 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2007 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.7713 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2012:<\/strong> Project 200\/2007 \u2013 Development of Membranes and Electrodes for Application in Fuel Cells. Funding: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), Ministry of Education, Brazil. Total Value: R$ 45,802.56 (US$ 21,423.087). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2006 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.138 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2011:<\/strong> Development of enclosures for packing electronic equipment \u2013 Project 2049\/FUNPAR-NILKO-DEMEC-Underground Enclosures. Funding by: NILKO Tecnologia Ltda. Total Value: R$ 436,800.00 (US$ 204,303.087). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 60 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2006 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.138 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2010:<\/strong> CNPq Project 552867\/2007-1 \u2013 Ed 39\/2007 Ethanol\/Biodiesel \u2013 Center for research and development of self-sustainable energy from biodiesel and other sources. Funding: CNPq: R$ 761,386.76 plus NILKO Tecnologia Ltda.: R$ 100,000.00. Total Value: R$ 861,386.76 (US$ 402,893.7138). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2006 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.138 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2010:<\/strong> CNPq Project 485651\/2007-6 \u2013 Modeling and development of solid electrolyte alkaline fuel cells with platinum-free electrodes. Total Value: R$ 146,800.00 (US$ 68,662.3012). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2006 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.138 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2008:<\/strong> CNPq-PDJ Project (junior postdoctoral) 152547\/2007-0 \u2013 Optimization of the Electrodeposition Process of Ni-Co Alloys on Steel Electrodes for Alkaline Fuel Cells. Total Value: R$ 31,422.72 (US$ 14,697.2498). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 12 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 29, 2006 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.138 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 \u2013 2009:<\/strong> Development and optimization of absorption chillers and heat exchangers for exhaust gases \u2013 DORAGEX. Project 2254\/04 \u2013 FINEP (Projects and Studies Funder), Brazil. FINEP: R$ 460,000.00 plus NILKO Tecnologia Ltda.: R$ 210,000.00. Total Value: R$ 670,000.00 (US$ 252,411.091). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 42 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2004 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6544 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 \u2013 2009:<\/strong> Thermodynamic optimization of the internal and external structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Project 6501 \u2013 Araucaria Foundation of Parana. Total Value: R$ 36,800.00 (US$ 13,863.7734). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2004 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6544 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 \u2013 2008:<\/strong> Project 507404\/2004-1 \u2013 CNPq \u2013 Thermodynamic Optimization of the Internal and External Structure of Polymeric Electrolyte Fuel Cells. Total Value: R$ 105,972.84 (US$ 39,923.4629). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2004 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6544 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 \u2013 2007:<\/strong> Project 481073\/2004-3 \u2013 Universal\/CNPq \u2013 Development and thermodynamic optimization of polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Total Value: R$ 31,800.00 (US$ 11,980.1085). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2004 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6544 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 \u2013 2007:<\/strong> Project 401117\/2004-9 \u2013 CNPq\/CTENERG \u2013 Development and Construction of a Self-Sustainable Electric Power Generation System (GEBIO). Total Value: CNPq: R$ 230,000.00 + NILKO Tecnologia Ltda: R$ 135,000.00 = R$ 365,000.00 (US$ 137,507.5347). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2004 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.6544 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> Interdisciplinary Program in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering \u2013 PRH24\/ANP\/MCT. Funded by the Oil National Agency (ANP), Brazil, and the Studies and Projects Financier (FINEP), Brazil. Prof. Jos\u00e9 V. C. Vargas created and coordinated PRH24 from its implementation in February 2000 until May 2004, when he became Vice-Coordinator until 2008. From 2008 onwards, he became a member of the research team only. Total Value: R$ 400,000.00\/year (US$ 223,588.597\/year). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 51 months as the Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 1999 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.789 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000 \u2013 2004:<\/strong> Optimization and control of catalytic cracking units (OCUCC). Funded by the Studies and Projects Financier (FINEP). The project aimed at increasing the performance of catalytic cracking units for national crude oils by improving the operating conditions of the process. Total Value: R$ 1,100,000.00 (US$ 614,868.6417). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 1999 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.789 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000 \u2013 2002:<\/strong> Project 466750\/2000-5 \u2013 CTPETRO\/CNPq \u2013 Thermodynamic optimization of risers of multipurpose FCC units for maximum fuel production. Total Value: R$ 48,667.00 (US$ 27,203.4656). Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 1999 currency conversion: 1 USD = 1.789 BRL)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONCLUDED US FUNDED SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific projects funded by the ONR and AFOSR, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2009:<\/strong> All Electric Ship System-Level Thermal Simulation and Management. Description: Prime Award Project No. FSU# 225000-520-023376\/ONR# N00014-08-1-0080 \u2013 subcontract R01066 \u2013 U.S. Office of Naval Research \u2013 Total funding: US$110,465.00. Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 24 months. Principal Investigator (PI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2006 \u2013 2010:<\/strong> Air Force Office of Scientific Research, AFOSR, USA \u2013 FA9550-06-1-0527 \u2013 \u201cModeling and Optimization of Renewable and Hybrid Fuel Cell Systems for Space Power and Propulsion\u201d dated 1 Jun 06 and the \u201cAir Force Office of Scientific Research (AFMC) Foreign Grant Terms and Conditions,\u201d dated May 2003, are hereby incorporated by reference \u2013 Duration: 36 months \u2013 PI Resources: AFOSR\/USA: US$ 60,000.00. Status: Completed; Nature: Research. Duration: 36 months. Principal Investigator (PI).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONCLUDED EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extension projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2002 \u2013 2006:<\/strong> Center of Excellence in High School with Curricular Enrichment and Petroleum Technician Course. Project B-13284\/1 \u2013 implementation of the \u201cHigh School \u2013 Petroleum Technician Course Center of Excellence\u201d in the city of Almirante Tamandar\u00e9, PR, Vitae Foundation Support for Culture, Education and Social Promotion, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The project in question presented an innovative proposal in high school focused on scientific and technological literacy. The research in development consists of implementing a pilot high school for students with greater intellectual potential, also training them as Petroleum Technicians. At the same time, the assembly of a plastic recycling unit at the school aimed to professionalize students, generate income for the school, develop research related to recycling and raise awareness of its importance for reducing plastic waste. The purpose was to meet both the new demands in the job market and in education, as well as the historical Brazilian needs in quality public education for those outstanding students who come from low-income families. Total Value: R$ 255,345.00 (US$ 110,043.527). Status: Completed; Nature: Extension. Duration: 48 months. Principal Investigator (PI). (Dec 31, 2001 currency conversion: 1 USD = 2.3204 BRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2001 \u2013 Current:<\/strong> Petroleum Technician Course integrated with High School. The course started with Project B-13284\/1 \u2013 implementation of the \u201cHigh School \u2013 Petroleum Technician Course Center of Excellence\u201d in the city of Almirante Tamandar\u00e9, PR. Since 2005, the course has been offered as part of the High School at the Technical School of UFPR. As of 2011, the course became part of the unified entrance exam at UFPR, complying with the legal quota system. Professor Jos\u00e9 Viriato Coelho Vargas was the founder of the course and was coordinator from 2001 to 2011, vice-coordinator from 2011 to 2013. He is currently a member of the teaching staff. Funding: since 2005, UFPR has been covering all required costs for a class of 30 students per year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1991 \u2013 1992:<\/strong> Project M.01.36 \u2013 Modernization of the All-terrain rescue truck (VTE Soc 5 tons, M62 and M543), Brazilian Army. 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