07/2025 – current Researcher at Ontario Forest Research Institute, MNR, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
11/2023 – current Graduate Faculty at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
07/2022 – current Adjunct Professor at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
10/2024 – 07/2025 International Soil Biodiversity Specialist at the United Nations - FAO
09/2025 – 12/2025 Lecturer at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
04/2024 – 09/2024 Research Scientist (Acting) at the Ontario Forest Research Institute, MNRF, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
09/2024 – 12/2024 Lecturer at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
08/2021 – 04/2024 Research Biologist at the Ontario Forest Research Institute, MNRF, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
01/2024 – 04/2024 Lecturer at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
09/2016 – 11/2021 PhD Candidate, Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
09/2018 – 08/2021 Greenhouse Technical/Research Support I at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
08/2020 – 11/2020 Mitacs Research Intern at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
01/2020 – 04/2020 Course Content Marker for the Ecosystem Ecology class at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
09/2019 – 12/2019 Lecturer at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
05/2019 – 08/2019 Visiting Graduate Researcher at the Institut für Biologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
02/2016 – 08/2016 Biology Laboratory Coordinator at Carste Ciência e Meio Ambiente, Brazil
04/2014 – 04/2016 External Research Consultant at Instituto do Carste, Brazil
02/2013 – 02/2016 Junior Biologist at Carste Ciência e Meio Ambiente, Brazil
01/2010 – 08/2012 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
09/2009 – 08/2012 Undergraduate Student Researcher at Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
PhD — Biology, University of Western Ontario (Canada – Sept 2016 – Nov 2021)
Thesis: Diversity and drivers of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in boreal peatlands
Supervisor: Dr. Zoë Lindo
BS.c. — Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (Brazil – 2012)
Thesis: Phylogenetic analysis of the Rhodniini tribe
Supervisor: Dr. Alexandre Silva de Paula
Maia Moore – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNR-OFRI 2026 Summer student
Katie Hettinga – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNR-OFRI 2026 Summer student
Kristin Hillier – Laboratory Assistant – MNR-OFRI 2026 Summer student
Mary Mazloumian – Assistant Forest Technician – MNR-OFRI 2026 Summer student
Eric Kanold – Research Biologist – MNRF-OFRI 2024
Bronwyn Kirby – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2024 Summer student
Bethany Varela – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2024 Summer student
Luis Freitas – GIS Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2024 Summer student
Jonalyn Thomas – Technician – MNRF-OFRI 2023-2026
Jonalyn Thomas – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2023 Summer student
Tashi Lhamo – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2023 Summer student
Brad Neary – Technician – MNRF-OFRI 2022-2023
Tianshu Yin – GIS Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2023 Summer student
Samantha Hopkins – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2022 Summer student
Rachael Grove – Climate Change Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2022 Summer student
Alejandro Nieto – GIS Research Assistant – MNRF-OFRI 2022 Summer student
John Ralston – Technician – MNRF-OFRI 2021-2026