He holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (1999), a Masters in Ecology (Conservation and Management of Wildlife) by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2002), a PhD in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2010), postdoctoral degree from the American Museum of Natural History (2012) and postdoctoral degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2011). He is currently Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Zootaxa (Online) Reviewer, Lundiana editorial board member (UFMG) and Molecular Biology and Evolution journal reviewer. Has experience in the field of Zoology.
Evolutionary Biology of Mammals