Biography
Dr. Suélia S. R. Fleury Rosa’s focus on translating innovative health technologies from concept to market, applying translational research, is driven by her goal to train biomedical engineers with the skills to transform academic ideas into solutions for society. Her work aims to overcome the “valley of death” in innovations, offering a hopeful and optimistic vision for the future of healthcare.
Dr. Rosa began her career at Siemens as an industrial engineer and later gained experience developing technological solutions for patients at the SARAH Network in Brasília, Brazil’s capital. Her extensive career in Brazil is marked by her unwavering commitment to social impact. As a technical consultant, she has designed prototypes and conducted Phase I to IV clinical trials for various healthcare projects, always intending to improve society.
Since 2005, Dr. Rosa has been an academic professor at the University of Brasília, creating courses and consolidating undergraduate programs in engineering. She also coordinates postgraduate programs in Biomedical Engineering, supervising undergraduate and postdoctoral-level students. Her contributions to education, translational research, and the inspiration she provides to high school students are all testament to her dedication to making a difference.
One of her key motivations is to enhance the hands-on learning experience in electronic and biomedical engineering. She believes that students must thoroughly explore and understand every circuit and component, enabling them to appreciate its significance in the overall process.
Research Interests
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Teaching Interests
- BME MEng Professional Engagement Seminar (BME 5010)
- Clinical Preceptorship for Biomedical Engineers (BME 5100)
- Innovation and Design of Biomedical Technologies (BME 5500)
- Medical Device Regulatory Affairs for Biomedical Engineers (BME 5510)
- Design Project (BME 5910)
Select Publications
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Ana Karoline Almeida da Silva, Gustavo Adolfo Marcelino de Almeida Nunes, Rafael Mendes Faria, Mário Fabrício Fleury Rosa, Lindemberg Barreto Mota da Costa, Newton de Faria, Adson Ferreira da Rocha, José Carlos Tatmatsu-Rocha, Suelia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa. (2025) Development of Mathematical Model for Understanding Microcirculation in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Based on Ankle–Brachial Index. Bioengineering 2025, 12(2), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12020206
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Ana Karoline Almeida da Silva, Gustavo Adolfo Marcelino de Almeida Nunes, Rafael Mendes Faria, Ana Luiza Coutinho Favilla, Jéssica Dornelas, Marcos Augusto Mountinho Fonseca, Angie Daniela Ibarra Benavides, Lindemberg Barreto Mota da Costa, Mário Fabrício Fleury Rosa, Adson Ferreira da Rocha, Suelia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa. (2025). Extraction and Purification of the FrHb1 Fraction from Commercial Natural Latex of Hevea brasiliensis for Biomedical Applications. Biomimetics 2025, 10(2), 85; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10020085
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Rosa, M. F. F., Santos, L. M. P., Gadelha, C. A. G., Toledo, A. M., Carregaro, R. L., Silva, A. K. A., Barreto, L. M., Rocha, A. F., & Rosa, S. S. R. F. (2024). Translational Pathway of a Novel PFF2 Respirator with Chitosan Nanotechnology: From the Concept to the Practical Applications. Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 6, 1-10. DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2024.1384775.
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Nogueira, V. F., da Rocha, A. F., Rosa, S. S., Nogueira, O. S., & Rosa, M. F. (2024). Development and application of the Rapha® device for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. American Journal of Translational Research, 16(4), 1044-1061. DOI: 10.62347/YQEG3255. PMID: 38715803; PMCID: PMC11070364.
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Faria, R. M., Rosa, S. S. R. F., Nunes, G. A. M. de A., Santos, K. S., de Souza, R. P., et al. (2024). Particle swarm optimization solution for roll-off control in radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors: Optimal search for PID controller tuning. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0300445. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300445.
Select Awards and Honors
- Motion of Praise, Honored by the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District of Brazil 2024
- First place, FAPDF (Research Support Foundation of the Federal District) Science, Technology, and Innovation Award for Innovative Researcher in the Productive Sector 2023
- Honorable Mention, Mercosur Science and Technology Award, Senior Researcher category 2022
- CONFAP (National Council of State Research Support Foundations) Science, Technology, and Innovation Award Professor Odete Fátima Machado da Silveira 2022
- First place with the Sofia Project for Best Health Product, SUS (Unified Health System) Incentive in Science, Technology, and Innovation 2017
Education
- B.A. (Electrical Engineering), São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho 2001
- M.Eng. (Electronic Engineering and Computing), Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) 2005
- Ph.D. (Biomedical and Electrical Engineering), University of Brasília 2008
- Postdoc (Human-Machine Interface & Biomedical Engineering), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2013-2014