Research Group
Research Overview
I am interested in understanding the language of nature through viruses and how they communicate the dynamics of life and ecosystems evolution. I use state-of-the-art (Paleo) EcoGenomics approaches to study virus-host interactions in past and present-day ecosystems. The main goal is to understand their impacts on ecosystem processes and their response to climate change, from thawing permafrost to agricultural systems and the rhizosphere. In this context, I am also interested in exploring the ecological aspects of plant-virus interactions, including the role of viruses in providing plant-beneficial functions, to find solutions for sustainable crop production by improving associations with beneficial microbes and protecting plants against pathogens.
Previous positions
2019-2020 Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Biochemistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
2017-2018 Postdoctoral researcher, Agroecology, INRA AgroSup Dijon, France
Qualifications
2013-2017 PhD in Rhizosphere Microbial Ecology, Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
2009-2011 MSc in Forestry Resources, ESALQ, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
2004-2008 BSc in Biotechnology, State University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Key publications
All publications
google scholar link: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=PawCWxMAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
