Dr. Maurício Gonçalves e Silva completed his doctoral studies in Geography, specializing in Landscape Studies, at the University of Minho in 2023. His thesis explored the connection between Geographic Science and Human Values by examining the perceptions of 400 residents of Guimarães regarding tourism. It identified a synergy among the space-(re)shaping agents, which can foster favorable conditions for tourism development. He obtained his Bachelor's in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in 1999 and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering - Geomatics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro in 2003. With a strong background in Geoprocessing and Geography, his expertise includes Urban Geography, Regional Geography, Spatial Analysis, and Territorial Organization. As a contributing member of Lab2pt in the Department of Geography at the University of Minho, he engages in research and academic endeavors, focusing on the relationship between human values and territorial organization. Currently, he is a Specialist in Geographic Information and Statistics at the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).