Profile of HIGRADE participants
Name: Taynara de Souza Fernandes (Brazil)
Department Lake Research
Research topic
Currently, I am investigating the effects of heat extraction from standing waters in the context of climate change.
At UFZ since
November 2024
How did you learn about the UFZ?
By reading the papers from the Lake Department scientists
Why did you come to the UFZ?
I came to do an internship and to write my Master's thesis on lake modeling.
What do you like about the city you live in?
I enjoy the summer music festivals, biking to work, and the dance community.
How do you like it at the UFZ / in HIGRADE?
I appreciate the international environment, learning about new cultures, and working to solve real-world challenges.
Hobbies
Dancing Forró, going to music concerts, traveling (especially for lake hopping), swimming, and playing chess.