PhD. Soil Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
M.S. Soil Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
B.S. Agronomy - Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil
Sustainable cropping systems
Cover crops
Resilience in agricultural systems
Genetic x Environment x management interaction
Soil Health
Nutrient use efficiency
2009 IPNI Scholar Award – International Plant Nutrition Scholar Award – “In recognition of an outstanding scholastic record, and in appreciation of contributions to the agricultural sciences.
2011 Honor from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul “in recognition of outstanding research in the pursuit of academic excellence”.