A former researcher and professor at the University of Los Andes, Venezuela, affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Simulation and Models Center, from 1992 to 2017. Paolo is currently serving as the Scientific Coordinator for the ManGrowth Project. With direct field experience in various biodiversity hotspots in Latin America, Paolo has been interested in the natural history and conservation of tropical birds and mammals, although he has experience in other regions and topics, such as climatology. Currently, Paolo is focused on the ecology and conservation of mangroves in Mozambique. Paolo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (University of Los Andes, Venezuela), a Master’s degree in Systematics (Institute of Ecology AC, Mexico), another Master’s in Modeling and Simulation of Systems (University of Los Andes, Venezuela), and a doctorate in Applied Ecology (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil). Paolo is a co-author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences, some of which have been cited by prominent mass media outlets such as The New York Times. Paolo’s teaching experience spans from primary education to postgraduate level, including diverse groups such as rural communities. He has taught or participated in teaching courses and subjects focused on different topics related to biology and ecology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in institutions in Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, and Mozambique.
