Elaine Aparecida da Silva holds a doctorate in Development and Environment from the Federal University of Piauí - UFPI (2015), Brazil, with previous degrees including a master's from UFPI (2011), a Specialization from IFPI (2009), and a bachelor's equivalent in Environmental Management Technology from IFPI (2007). She is currently a professor and researcher in environmental sciences at UFPI, where she works in the Department of Water Resources, Geotechnics, and Environmental Sanitation, and contributes to postgraduate programs in development and environment and water resources management. her research interests include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, critical raw materials, environmental management (including life cycle assessment and eco-efficiency), environmental impact assessment, and environmental sanitation.