Mini-curriculum

George Gardner Brown has a BSc in Natural Sciences (major in agronomy) from the University of Wisconsin (1990), an MSc in Crop Soil Sciences from the University of Georgia (1993) and a PhD in Ecology from the University of Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie (1999). Presently is a researcher at Embrapa Forestry in Colombo-PR. Has published as author and co-author more than 140 papers in various journals, >65 book chapters, 5 Annals and 3 books. Participated in the development of one technological product. Has supervised and co-supervised more than 25 MSc and 11 PhD students in the fields of ecology, zoology, agronomy, soils biochemistry. Received 15 prizes and/or honors. Has participated in more than 30 national international research projects, leading more than 20 of them. Is a member of the graduate school staff in Soil Science at the Federal University of Paraná, where he teaches two courses and supervises graduate students since 2008. Works in the field of ecology with emphasis in soil ecology, especially earthworms. In his professional activities, has interacted with more than 600 collaborators in author and co-authorships.

Education

1987 - 1990

Graduação em Agronomia

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Obtained year: 1990

1991 - 1993

Mestrado em Crop And Soil Sciences

University of Georgia

Title: Earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) processing of 15N-labelled sorghum residues

Obtained year: 1993

Advisor: Paul F Hendrix

1994 - 1999

Doutorado em Ecologia

Université Paris VI Pierre Et Marie Curie

Title: Comment les vers de terre influencent la croissance des plantes: Etudes en serre sur les interactions avec le systeme racinaire

Obtained year: 1999

Advisor: Patrick Lavelle

2001 - 2002

Pós-Doutorado em

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária

Obtained year: 2002

Areas of expertise

1. Grande área: Biological Sciences / Área: Ecology / Subárea: Ecosystem ecology / Especialidade: Soil Ecology
2. Grande área: Biological Sciences / Área: Zoology / Subárea: Animal behavior / Especialidade: Minhocas
3. Grande área: Biological Sciences / Área: Ecology / Subárea: Ecosystem ecology / Especialidade: Biodiversity
4. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: Soil Science / Especialidade: Soil Management and Conservation