Dr. Dariano Krummenauer holds a degree in Oceanography, and both a Master’s and a PhD in Aquaculture from the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG). His doctoral thesis, completed in 2013, addressed the development of sustainable aquaculture systems and was honored with the VALE CAPES Award for science and sustainability, along with a CAPES (Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education) thesis honorable mention. He serves as an adjunct professor at FURG’s Institute of Oceanography and is a permanent faculty member of the Graduate Program in Aquaculture, where he also fulfills the role of deputy coordinator. His research centers on microbial ecology in aquaculture and production methods that minimize water use, with a focus on shrimp farming under zero water exchange Biofloc Technology Systems (BFT). He also investigates aeration systems, Microbial communities in BFT, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and synbiotic systems. Dr. Krummenauer has authored over 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles and leads numerous studies on Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc environments exploring topics such as water reuse, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio management, probiotic control of pathogens, and types of aeration. His work has led to practical innovations such as protocols enabling 100 % water reuse while maintaining shrimp survival and growth, significantly boosting productivity with reduced environmental impact.