Osiel Silva Gonçalves

I hold a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Rio Verde (2016), with a focus on Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, and Agricultural Microbiology. During my undergraduate studies, I conducted research in the areas of biocontrol and herbicide biodegradation, addressing environmental and agricultural issues. I had the opportunity to work as an intern in Soybean Genetic Improvement at Bayer CropScience (2014-2016), where I enhanced my skills and knowledge in biotechnology applied to agriculture.Subsequently, I pursued my Master's and Ph.D. in Agricultural Microbiology at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), specializing in Genetics and Genomics of phytopathogenic and plant growth-promoting bacteria. My research explored aspects of bacterial genome evolution and microbial ecology using both traditional and genomic methods to gain a better understanding of the interactions between microorganisms and plants.During my Ph.D., I had the privilege of participating in a sandwich Ph.D. program at Queens University Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. In this international experience, I focused on studying microbial communities through metagenomic approaches, broadening my knowledge of advanced techniques for microbiological data analysis and interpretation. Additionally, I also took on the role of coordinating the Agricultural Microbiology Study Center (PPGMBA-UFV), leading extension projects and scientific popularization initiatives in the field of Microbiology, aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge to the academic community and society. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)