Dr. Marcos Schimalski holds a degree in Geodetic Sciences from the Federal University of Paraná (1997), a Master's degree in Geodetic Sciences from the Federal University of Paraná (2001), and a PhD in Geodetic Sciences from the Federal University of Paraná (2009). He is an associate professor at the Department of Forestry Engineering of the Center for Agroveterinary Sciences at the University of Santa Catarina in Lages. He is also a professor of the Master's Program in Forestry Engineering (CAV). He participates in graduate programs at the Regional Community University of Chapecó and at the Regional University of Blumenau. He has experience in the area of Geodetic and Forestry Sciences, with emphasis on Geoprocessing, working mainly on the following topics: GIS, remote sensing, GPS, and the geo-relational database. His PhD research line was LIDAR information processing and digital photogrammetry. He acts as a consultant in the compilation of digital cartographic bases, digital image processing, digital photogrammetry, customization and implementation of GIS, GISWeb, in addition to developing activities for georeferencing rural properties.