Julio Cezar Fornazier Moreira

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT, 2013), a Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the same institution (UFMT, 2014), and a Ph.D. in Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy Soil and Plant Nutrition from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ/USP). Completed a doctoral internship (sandwich program) at the University of California, Davis (UCD), with an emphasis on the application of bioinformatics tools to study ecological interactions between bacteria and plant species in the Amazon Rainforest. Has experience in the fields of Agronomy, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, with a focus on the following areas: development and production of inoculants for agricultural crops; analysis of microbial communities associated with plant species in natural ecosystems; processing of DNA sequencing data; and statistical analyses applied to microbial ecology. Currently works as a researcher at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Mineral Technologies, developing and applying biotechnological solutions for the mining sector. His activities include the use of biotechnological processes such as biomining and bioleaching of metals, bioremediation of waste and tailings, and the valorization of industrial residues. His work aims to foster the sustainable use of mineral resources, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)