Bachelor's in Agronomy at Federal University of Lavras (1981), MS in Crop and Soil Science also at Universidade Federal de Lavras (1987), and PhD in Crop And Soil Science from Michigan State University (1995). Teaching focusing on Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy, and Soil and Water Conservation, and research on soil aggregation and erosão, sorption of pesticidas, and contaminação of soil and water;
Vice-Leader of the research Group: Pedology and Environmental Quality - CNPq;
Adviser for interinstitutional affairs - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE LAVRAS: 2016 - NOW;
Dean of Research Affairs - Office of Research - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE LAVRAS: 2012 - 2016;
Superintendent of Planning - UFLA: 2010-2012;
Director of the Adimition Office - UFLA: 2004 - 2010;
Coordinator of the Soil Science Graduate Program - UFLA: 1996-2000.
研究方向
Soil Management and Crop YieldGrowth and nutrition in plantsPesticide and Herbicide Environmental StudiesClay minerals and soil interactionsIron oxide chemistry and applications