Bachelor's degree in Bioprocess Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Science and Technology from the Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ). Earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, with a concentration in Environmental Technologies, from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP). Taught Bioprocess Engineering at the Federal University of São João del-Rei for two years. Obtained a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Federal University of São João del-Rei, in collaboration with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA Maize and Sorghum).