Profile
Milton is a researcher specializing in tropical ecosystems, with a keen interest in understanding and predicting the impacts of global environmental changes on biodiversity and human well-being. His current work employs advanced remote sensing techniques and machine learning to detect climate-induced forest degradation across South America.
He also plays a crucial role in SinBiose Trajetorias, a collaborative initiative among Brazilian institutions that explores the socioeconomic and environmental factors influencing the emergence of vector-borne diseases in the Amazon. Additionally, Milton contributes to Brazil's Long-Term Ecological Research Project (PELD), focusing on global changes in mountaintop grasslands.
His research aims to develop scalable tools that leverage AI for tracking changes in forest resilience and vulnerabilities, supporting global conservation and climate adaptation efforts. Milton's innovative approach provides vital insights into sustainable ecosystem management and the mitigation of climate change impacts.