John Marion Sydenstricker Neto

Ph.D. in Development Sociology from Cornell University, USA (2004), M.A. in Sociology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil (1992), and B.A. and Teaching Certificate in Social Sciences from UNICAMP (1984). Professor at Mackenzie Presbyterian University and Senior Research Associate at the Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning (CEBRAP), Brazil. Was Visiting Professor at Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil (2012-13) and UNICAMP (2014). Has experience conducting interdisciplinary studies, focusing on Development Sociology, Socio-Environmental Analysis, Social and Environmental Indicators, Population Studies, Urban Studies, and Mixed Methods Social Inquiry. Has a keen interest in integrating scientific knowledge and other forms of knowledge and in projects aiming innovation, social transformation, quality of life, social inclusion, and empowerment. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)