Fernando Mantelatto earned, from UNESP, a BS in Biology (1988), a PhD in Zoology (1995) and a postdoctoral fellowship in Molecular Systematics at the University of Louisiana. He is now a full Professor in Zoology in the Department of Biology/FFCLRP/University of São Paulo (USP). His work in Zoology and Ecology has resulted in numerous publications, presentations, lectures, and courses, and he has trained many students and researchers. He also works as Curator of the Crustacean Collection of the Department of Biology (CCDB) at FFCLRP/USP. His research interests include taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, evolution, ecology and conservation of decapod crustaceans.