Who I am and what I do
I am a brazilian ecologist passionate about tropical forests. In my research I try to understand the patterns and processes related to the organization and biodiversity of these forests. My main research interests include the:
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Ecology, succession and restoration of tropical forests;
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Taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of tree species;
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Theorectical and quantitative community ecology;
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Human impacts on tropical forests;
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The conservation of threatened and endemic species.
My research is mainly focused on the Atlantic Forest of South America, where I was born. I am currently based in Paris, France.