Author’s Bio

With a background in international law and psychodynamic studies, Raquel Brandao brings an unusual perspective to science writing.

Her academic path sharpened a curiosity about the hidden systems—legal, cultural, and psychological—that shape human life and our relationship with the planet.

Raquel’s work explores the meeting point of scientific discovery and everyday experience. With particular interest in biotechnology, environmental change, human wellness, and ecological resilience, she crafts stories that open space for reflection as well as understanding.

Her writing aims to draw readers into the wonder of research while showing how it speaks to global futures and personal choices alike.

Author’s Interests

Outside her professional writing, Raquel is drawn to the sea, where long walks along the shoreline give her both rest and perspective.

She finds inspiration in literature that probes identity and belonging, and in conversations that cross cultural and disciplinary boundaries.

These experiences continually shape her voice as a storyteller, reminding her that science is never separate from the human story.