He has a full degree in Chemistry; Master's degree in Agrochemistry from the Federal University of Lavras and PhD in Agrochemistry from the Federal University of Lavras. He worked as a bioengineer in enzymology and biotechnology - CARE SYSTEMS SOLUÇÕES BIOAMBIENTAIS LTDA. He has experience in the area of Chemistry, with an emphasis on Biochemistry/Enzymology, working mainly on the following topics: integrated pest management, obesity, medicinal plants, enzyme inhibition, enzyme production by microorganisms, industrial enzyme production methods.