Hades graduated in Biology from UNESP Rio Claro and is currently a Master's student in the Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity at the same institution. Their current work focuses on the reproductive biology of Lithraea molleoides, analyzing the mating system and the effects of sibling competition on seed germination and plant fitness. Previously, during their undergraduate studies, they conducted research on plant phenology, characterizing the seasonality and synchrony of vegetative and reproductive aspects across different species.