Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the State University of Santa Catarina (1986), with a master's degree in Animal Science from the Federal University of Lavras (1991) and a doctorate in Agricultural Sciences, with an emphasis on genetic improvement of dairy cattle by Technische Universität München (1999). He is a full professor at the University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC) - Center for Agroveterinary Sciences (CAV) in Lages, SC, acting in the undergraduate courses in veterinary medicine and agronomy and in the Graduate Program in Animal Science. He has experience in the area of ​​Zootechnics, working in the areas of milk quality, genetic improvement, production and feeding of dairy cattle. He is a CNPq level 2 researcher. He was managing director, president and is currently a member of the Fiscal Council of the Brazilian Milk Quality Council (CBQL). He was president of the Sectorial Evaluation Committee of the CAV / UDESC and is an evaluator of INEP. He has experience in university administration, having been Assistant Director of Education and Head of Department. He is currently Director of Undergraduate Education at CAV / UDESC.