Mini-curriculum

Graduated in Agronomy from the University of São Paulo (1981), Master in Plant Protection from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (2001) and PhD in Plant Pathology from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (2003) and Post-doctorate at the Food Technology Institute (ITAL) in 2011 with the theme "UVC radiation associated with hot water treatment in the management of mango rots." Researcher at EMBRAPA Meio Ambiente (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation), developing research in postharvest pathology, focusing his study in sustainable management of tropical fruit postharvest diseases by applying physical, biological and alternative control means, without leaving toxic residues.

Education

1978 - 1981

Graduação em Agronomia

Universidade de São Paulo

Obtained year: 1981

1999 - 2001

Mestrado em Fitopatologia

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Title: Caracterização fisiológica e controle do agente causador do embonecamento da mangueira

Obtained year: 2001

Advisor: Sônia Maria Alves de Oliveira

2001 - 2003

Doutorado em Fitopatologia

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Title: Estratégias de controle de Fusarium pallidoroseum em pós-colheita de frutos de melão

Obtained year: 2003

Advisor: Sônia Maria Alves de Oliveira

2010 - 2011

Pós-Doutorado em

Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos

Obtained year: 2011

Areas of expertise

1. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: PHYTOSANITATION / Especialidade: Phytopathology
2. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: Plant Science / Especialidade: Fruit Farming
3. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: Floriculture, Parks and Gardens / Especialidade: Floriculture