He holds a degree in Agronomic Engineering from ESALQ/USP (1993), a Master's degree in Soils and Plant Nutrition also from ESALQ (1996) and a PhD in Agronomy (Soils and Plant Nutrition) from UFLA (2001). He is currently a full professor at the Federal University of Itajubá, working mainly in training programs in Environmental Engineering and Water Engineering. Has experience in the area of Agronomy, works in the line of research - Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry, mainly in topics related to microorganisms, recovery of degraded areas and sustainability analysis of natural and implanted ecosystems through visual, physical, chemical and microbiological indicators .