Hiure Queiroz holds an undergraduate degree in physics and a Masters degree in materials science from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) and is a founding partner of Sítio do Astronauta. He is interested in the study and development of science and technologies through the promotion of seminars and workshops inspired by the do-it-yourself culture. In these meetings he introduces handcrafted tools, simple materials and electronics in order to foster the construction of objects which could serve to facilitate solutions in everyday life. Hiure is a very dedicated researcher, responsible for some important technical developments and solutions currently provided by Coolab.