Animal Sciences, 1999, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Dissertation Title “RNA Extraction and Estimation of Ruminal Cellulolytic Populations in the Presence of Condensed Tannins”
Master of Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology, 1986. Viçosa Federal University, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Dissertation Title: “Environmental Temperature Effect on Biogas Production from an Indian Type Biodigestor in Minas Gearais State”
Undergraduation, Agronomist Engineer, 1981. Viçosa Federal University, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Management Education
Master in Business Administration, 2006. Management and Economy College, Juiz de Fora Federal University
Lato Sensu Graduate Program, corresponding to 380 hours of classes, February through December, 2006
Professional activities
Current - Research and Development Associate Director, Embrapa Dairy Cattle
Period: March 8th, 2004 to present (perspective to finish by July, 2008)
Researcher - National Dairy Cattle Research Center, Embrapa, Ruminant Nutrition. February 1990 to present
Academic - Associate Professor, Rumen Microbiology São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal Campus
January 2003 to present
Author of several scientific papers, short communications, book chapters and news releases related to tropical ruminant nutrition, manure management using biogas production and the Brazilian dairy context. |