Born in Brazil and working at UFSB since 2016. Graduated in Oceanology (FURG - Brazil), MSc. in Physical Oceanography (USP - Brazil) and PhD. in Marine Sciences (Univ. Plymouth - UK). His goal is to connect continental, transitional and marine aquatic systems through an integrated approach. Nowadays, leads Frades, Buranhem and Santo Antonio watershed committee in Southern Bahia.