I am an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland, Australia.

My research examines how governance systems address emerging sustainability challenges. I study the institutions, policies, regulations and decision-making processes that shape responses to changing environmental, social and technological conditions.

I was born and raised in Brazil, where I completed undergraduate studies in Marine Science and a Master’s in Geography before undertaking a PhD at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Since then, I have held academic positions in Brazil and Australia, developing an interdisciplinary research program in environmental policy and governance.

I have contributed to a range of national and international initiatives in environmental governance, including serving as Coordinating Lead Author for the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 7 and Lead Author for Global Environment Outlook 6. My research has informed national strategies and interdisciplinary programs addressing climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management and emerging sustainability technologies. It has also been cited in policy documents produced by governments and international organisations, including 93 reports produced by 32 policy bodies across 15 countries, demonstrating its contribution to international science–policy processes.

This website provides further information about my research, publications, teaching and supervision.