Marcos Gino Fernandes

Holds a degree in Agronomy from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) (1992), and both a Masters degree (1998) and a Ph.D. (2002) in Agricultural Entomology from São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP, Jaboticabal campus). He is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), where he has been active since 2002 in teaching, research, and extension activities. His research focuses on Agricultural Entomology, with an emphasis on Insect Ecology and Behavior, particularly in the following areas: sampling and monitoring of pest insects, effects of genetically modified plants on entomofauna, insect resistance to Bt toxins, and insect biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. He is a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow (PQ Level C), in recognition of his scientific contributions. He has held several academic leadership and administrative positions at UFGD, including faculty dean, undergraduate course coordinator, and graduate program coordinator, in addition to participating in strategic institutional committees. His scientific output includes books, book chapters, national publications, and numerous articles in high-impact national and international journals in the fields of Entomology, Biotechnology, and Agricultural Sciences. He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several national and international scientific journals, supervises masters and doctoral students, mentors postdoctoral researchers, and coordinates research projects funded by agencies such as CNPq, CAPES, and Fundect. He also leads initiatives aimed at the sustainable use of bioinputs and the assessment of ecosystem services provided by insects in agroecosystems. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)