Laboratório de Ecologia e Conservação de Vertebrados
Érico finished his PhD in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Jose Maria Cardoso da Silva. He joined our group between 2014-2018. He focused his research in identifying and understanding conservation conflicts in Protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon.
Isai finished his PhD in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. He joined our group between 2012-2015. He focused his research on the effects of logging and palm plantations on bats.
MSc students
Adrian Alejandro Cuesta Hermira
Adrián conducted his MSc in Ecology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul as part of the International Masters on Applied Ecology. He worked the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. He evaluated crop damage by vertebrates in Latin America, contributing with potential future management directions. He joined our group between 2020-2022.
Deborah Camila Dávila Raffo
Deborah conducted her Masters in Ecology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Sandra Maria Hartz. She evaluated the effects of a new hydroelectric dam on the spatial distribution of giant otters in the eastern Brazilian Amazon. She joined our group between 2019-2021.
Andrea del Rocío Bárcenas García
Eduardo conducted his Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Darren Norris. He focused his study on a review of studies evaluating the effects of hydroelectric dams on vertebrates in the Brazilian Amazon. He joined our group between 2019-2021.
Andrea conducted her Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Darren Norris. She focused her study on the effects of hydroelectric dams on freshwater turtles in the Brazilian Amazon. She joined our group between 2019-2021.
Cassiano Bueno Martins
Cassiano conducted his Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. He focused his study in the avifauna of river created habitats in the Amazon. He joined our group between 2019-2021.
Yuri conducted his Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. He focused his studies on human perceptions towards wild fauna. He joined our group between 2017-2019.
Andressa conducted her Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. She focused her studies on the substrate characterization of freshwater turtles nests in the eastern Brazilian Amazon. She joined our group between 2017-2019.
Herbert conducted his Masters in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Darren Norris. He focused his study on the use of attractants for mammals. He joined our group between 2017-2018.
Itxaso Quintana Garcia
Itxaso conducted her MSc in Ecology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul as part of the International Master in Applied Ecology. She studied under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Fernando Gertum Becker. She focused her study on the environmental and anthropogenic effects on the distribution of fresh-water turtle nests along amazonian waterways. She joined our group between 2017-2018.
Alexander conducted his MSc in Ecology at the National Institute of Amazonian Research under the supervision of Darren Norris. He joined our group between 2015-2017. His interest focused in mammals and conservation biology.
Yuri obtained his Master's degree in Tropical Biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Rafael Loyola, at the Federal University of Amapá. He joined our group between 2015-2017. His interest focused in conservation biology with emphasis on land-use change and terrestrial vertebrates.
Victor completed his MSc in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá under the supervision of Darren Norris. He joined our group between 2015-2017. His interest focused in remote sensing and geographic information system.
Omar completed his Master degree in Tropical Biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, at the Federal University of Amapá. He joined our group between 2015-2016. His research focused on conservation of mid-size and large-bodied vertebrates.
Águeda completed her Master degree in Tropical Biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2014-2016. Her research investigated hunting studies on mammals in the Brazilian Amazon.
Celeste completed her Master degree in Tropical Biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2014-2015. Her research investigated the research network collaboration on aquatic species in the Brazilian Amazon.
Lincoln completed his Master degree in Ecology, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Tadeu Gomes de Oliveira, at the National Institute of Amazonian Research - INPA. He joined our group between 2013-2015. His research investigated the interactions between vertebrates (medium and large bodied) and environmental variables in the National Forest of Amapá.
Lia completed her Master degree on Tropical Biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2012-2014. She carried out her MSc on the effects of altitude and forest structure on the tropical bird community.
Isabel completed her Master degree in Ecology, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, at the National Institute of Amazonian Research - INPA. She joined our group between 2012-2014. Her research focused on conflicts between fishermen and giant otter in the National Forest of Amapá (FLONA).
Cintia completed her MSc in tropical biodiversity, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Darren Norris, at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2012-2013. She focused her research on the effects of latrines of giant otters on the composition of mid-sized and large bodied vertebrates in the National Forest of Amapá (FLONA).
Eliane completed her MSc in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá in August 2012, under the supervision of Patricia Baião and co-supervision of Fernanda Michalski.
BSc students
Gilberto joined our group while he was studying BSc in Geography at the Federal University of Amapá. He evaluated hydroelectric effects and how they affect the spatial distribution of giant otters in the Araguari river basin under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. He joined our group between 2020 and 2021.
Larissa is graduated in Biological Sciences at FAMA and by the time she joined our group she was studying Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She evaluated landscape changes after hydroelectric dam construction in the Amapá state under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski. She joined our group between 2019 and 2020.
Marcus studied Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. He joined our group between 2016 and 2018. By that time, he conducted research evaluating the effects of hydroelectric dams on semi-aquatic vertebrates in Amapa state under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski.
Priscila graduated in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group in 2016. Her research was focused on evaluate the effects of hydroelectric dams on mid-sized and large-bodied semi-aquatic vertebrates in Amapa state, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski.
Yuri graduated in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. He joined our group between 2015-2016. His research, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, was focused on evaluate the influence of the media on local's people perception of protected areas in Amapa state.
Ozias joined our group between 2013-2014 and by that time he was studying Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. His research, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, was focused on evaluating fruit and seed removal from seed traps under different environmental conditions.
Hemilly joined our group between 2013-2014 and by that time she was studying Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She carried out her research, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski, focusing on evaluating temporal and spatial changes in and around protected areas in Amapá State using remote sensing techniques.
Paula Caroline graduated in Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2011-2013. She worked under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and focused her research on conflicts between local communities and mid-sized and large bodied vertebrates around the National Forest of Amapá (FLONA).
Joyce graduated in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2011-2012. She worked under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and evaluated the effects of anthropogenic disturbance on primate species in and around the National Forest of Amapá (FLONA).
Kiara joined our group between 2012-2013 and by that time she was studying Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. Her research was done under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and focused on fruit availability in the National Forest of Amapá (FLONA).
Luan joined our group in 2011 and by that time he was studying Environmental Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. His main research interest was in applying geographic information system (GIS) for the conservation of biodiversity. He worked under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski.
FORMER STUDENTS
Juliana finished her PhD in Tropical Biodiversity at the Federal University of Amapá, under the supervision of Fernanda Michalski and co-supervision of Carlos Peres. She joined our group between 2011-2015. She focused her research on studying vertebrate responses to anthropogenic disturbances in tropical forests.
PhD students
Suenny graduated in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Amapá. She joined our group between 2016-2018. Her research evaluated the effects of anthropogenic disturbances on primates in Amapa state, under the supervision of Darren Norris.
