He holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degree in Forest Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil, with an emphasis on Forest Products Technology. He also completed postdoctoral research in Forest Engineering at UFSM and holds a specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering. His research focuses on wood technology, pulp and paper, lignocellulosic biomass, biorefinery, and sustainable forest-based materials. He is particularly interested in the characterization, processing, and valorization of renewable lignocellulosic resources for the development of higher-value-added products. His academic and research activities integrate Forest Engineering, Forest Products Technology, and Materials Science and Engineering, with emphasis on biomass valorization, bioeconomy, and sustainable materials.