Dialogues on Brazilian Geomorphology: Research trajectories

Bachelor in Geography from the University of Brasília (UnB), Master in Physical Geography from the University of São Paulo (USP), PhD in Environmental Geography from the Paris-Sorbonne University, Post-Doctorate in Coastal Geomorphology from the University of Florida. She is a retired professor at the Department of Geography at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), visiting professor at the State University Vale do Acaraú (UVA), in Ceará, and an effective member of the Academic Masters in Geography at the same institution. She is leader of the Research Group Megageomorphology of the Northeastern Brazilian Northeast and Regional Deputy Director of the American research foundation CERF (Coastal Education and Research Foundation).

Graduated in Social Communication with specialization in Journalism from the Federal University of Ceará – UFC (2007) and in History – Full Degree from the State University of Ceará – UECE (2004). Technician in telecommunications by the Federal Center of Technological Education of Ceará (CEFET-CE, current IFCE). Specialist in Higher Education Teaching. Master in Geography from the State University Vale do Acaraú - UVA (2019). It is linked to the Oral History Studies and Research Group of the History course at the State University of Vale do Acaraú – UVA. Studying a second degree in Geography at Faculdade Estácio do Ceará. He currently coordinates the editorial board of Editora SertãoCult.

Ana Luiza Coelho Netto holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1973); M.Sc. in Physical Geography/Geomorphology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1979); doctor Sc. in Geomorphology/Geoecology (Summa cum Lauda) at the Catholic University of Leuven/Belgium (1985); Post-Doctorate in Geomorphology at the University of California-Berkeley/USA. She developed her professional life at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where she works as a Full Professor (since 1998) in the Department of Geography at the Institute of Geosciences. He founded (in 1992) and coordinates the GEOHECO/Laboratory of Geo-Hydroecology and Risk Management, integrating knowledge in Geomorphology, Hydrology, Geoecology. In 1995, he proposed the creation of the Brazilian Geomorphology Union, approved in 1996 during the 1st National Geomorphology Symposium held at the Federal University of Uberlândia (MG), assuming the first presidency of this entity. In 2022 he receives the “IAG Honorary Fellowship”, the highest honor granted by the International Association of Geomorphology (IAG/AIG).

Antonio Carlos de Barros Correa holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1994), did an undergraduate exchange at Radford University, Virginia, USA, a Master's degree in Geography from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1997), a PhD in Geography from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio from Mesquita Filho with a sandwich internship at the University of Durham, United Kingdom (2001) and a postdoctoral degree in Geomorphology from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2003). He is currently a professor and researcher at the Federal University of Pernambuco, a permanent member of the graduate programs in Geography and Archeology, Leader of the Quaternary Study Group of Northeast Brazil (GEQUA) and of the Quaternary Geomorphology Laboratory at UFPE. Deputy Coordinator of the Area of ​​Geography at CAPES since 2018. Vice-president of the Brazilian Association of Physical Geography since 2017. He has experience in the area of ​​Geosciences, with emphasis on Geomorphology, working mainly on the following topics: Quaternary Geomorphology, Geomorphology of semi-arid environments, Historical and structural geomorphology, application of morphometric indices in geomorphological analysis and geosystemic analysis.

Doctor Antonio Jeovah de Andrade Meireles is a Professor at the Department of Geography at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and at the Graduate Programs in Geography and in Development and Environment (PRODEMA). PhD in Geography from the University of Barcelona (2001). Develops research in Geosciences, with an emphasis on Physical Geography and Geomorphology, working mainly on the following topics: geoenvironmental indicators of fluctuations in relative sea level and climate change, geomorphological evolution of the coastal plain, planning and management, socio-environmental impacts of large undertakings on the coast, cartography social, environmental and climate justice. CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship - Level 1B.

Antonio José Teixeira Guerra holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1974), a Master's degree in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1983) and a PhD in Soil Erosion - University of London (1991). Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford (1997) and the University of Wolverhampton (2015), England. He is currently Full Professor at the Department of Geography at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He has experience in the area of ​​Geosciences, with emphasis on Geomorphology, working mainly on the following topics: Geomorphology, soil erosion, mass movements, recovery of degraded areas and environmental management. More recently, he has also been working on topics related to geoconservation, geodiversity and geotourism, topics that are part of research projects developed within the scope of LAGESOLOS (Laboratory of Environmental Geomorphology and Soil Degradation), coordinated by Antonio Guerra.

Antônio Pereira Magalhães Junior holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, a Master's degree in Geography and Environmental Analysis from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, a PhD in Sustainable Development from the University of Brasília, with an internship at the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (Paris). Postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Geography at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Professor at the Department of Geography at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, working mainly in the areas of hydrogeomorphology and management of continental water resources/systems. CNPq level 1 scholarship holder. Coordinator of the research group RIVUS - Geomorphology and Water Resources (CNPq).

Archimedes Perez Filho holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (1971), with a Master's Degree in Physical Geography from the University of São Paulo (1978). PhD in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (1987) and Free Lecturer, Adjunct and Full Professor at Unicamp. He took courses at the Inter American Geodetic Survey Cartographic School and in the former USSR on Geological Aspects of the protection of the environment, organized and sponsored by the United Nations Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization - UNESCO. He is currently a professor at the State University of Campinas, Department of Geography at the Institute of Geosciences, working in undergraduate and graduate education. Has experience in the area of ​​Physical Geography and Geosciences, with emphasis on Geomorphology and soils, working mainly on the following subjects: Hydrographic Basin, Environmental fragility of land and its relations with use and occupation and Quaternary Geomorphology with emphasis on geochronology. Coordinating Member of the Geosciences Area - FAPESP - (2007 - current). He was coordinator of CA/SA CNPq and Member of CATC/CNPq (2012 to 2013). Currently an alternate member of the CA/SA CNPq.

Graduated in Full Degree in Geography from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), with a master's degree in Development and Environment from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and a PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS). She is currently an Adjunct Professor at UFPI, where she works in undergraduate and graduate research and teaching (UFPI Graduate Program in Geography), in disciplines and topics related to Physical Geography. She is Editor-in-Chief of the EQUADOR electronic magazine and Leader of the Geodiversity, Geomorphological Heritage and Geoconservation Research Group (GEOCON). Coordinates, together with Professor Dr. Gustavo Souza Valladares, the PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Research Group. Has experience in Geography, with emphasis on Environmental Analysis. He is interested in the themes: Physical Geography Teaching, Geodiversity, Geoheritage, Geoconservation, Watershed, Desertification and environmental planning.

Dirce Maria Antunes Suertegaray is Professor Emeritus at UFRGS (2021). Graduated in Geography from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1972), with a Master's degree in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (1981) and a PhD in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (1988). She was a professor at FIDENE, currently Unijuí, between 1973 and 1982, and at UFSM between 1978 and 1985. Full professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Works in the field of Geography, with emphasis on nature studies. The themes on which he focuses his research are related to the studies of: desertification/sandification, environment and city, teaching of Geography and Epistemology of Geography. He coordinates the research group Sandification/desertification: environmental issues (CNPq). President of the AGB in the biennium 2000-2002. Coordinator of the area of ​​Geography at CAPES 2005-2007. Invited professor at UFRGS, she works in the course and postgraduate course in Geography at that institution. President of ANPEGE in the 2016-2017 biennium. Visiting Professor at UFPB - Department of Geosciences - Graduate Program in Geography 2018-2020. Participates in the faculty of the PPGG-UFPB.

PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Ceará - UFC (2012), with a Post-Doctorate in Geography (Environmental Education applied to Territorial Management in Riverside and Coastal Communities) from the Federal University of Ceará - UFC (2014). Graduated in Geography / Full Degree from the Federal University of Ceará - UFC (1994), Specialization in Botany from the Federal University of Ceará - UFC (1994), Academic Masters in Geography from the State University of Ceará - EUCE (2004). CNPq Researcher, Leader of the Research Group Planning and Management in Hydrographic Basins. He is currently an Adjunct Professor K at Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú – UVA with experience in Geosciences, with an emphasis on Geomorphology, working mainly on the following topics: Watersheds, Environment, Environmental Degradation, Environmental Planning and EIA/RIMA. Professor and Advisor of the Academic Master's Degree in Geography at the State University Vale do Acaraú – UVA.

Post Doctor in Geography from the Federal University of Ceará/UFC, Doctor in Geography from the University of São Paulo/USP and Master in Geography from the University of Uberlândia/UFU (MG). He is an associate professor of the Geography course. He is currently a Permanent Professor and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Geography (Academic Masters) – MAG at the State University of Vale do Acaraú/UVA. He coordinates the Semi-Arid Research and Extension Laboratory and the Research Group: Research and Extension in the Semi-Arid Region (DGP/CNPq) and is a member of the Research Chamber of the Pro-Rectory of Graduate Studies and Research at UVA.

Jurandyr Luciano Sanches Ross is a geographer graduated from the University of São Paulo (1972), with a master's and doctorate in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (1987). Full professor at the University of São Paulo, he was head of the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences at USP. Has experience in Geography, with emphasis on Geomorphology, working mainly on the following subjects: Geomorphology, cartography, environmental management, ecological-economic zoning and territorial environmental planning. He was MMA consultant for ZEE projects in the period 1992/2002. He acted as a consultant or technical-scientific advisor in several Ecological-Economic Zoning projects, Municipal Master Plans and Management Plans for Federal and State Conservation Units.

Laryssa Sheydder de Oliveira Lopes holds a PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). Master in Development and Environment (PRODEMA/UFPI). Graduated in Full Degree in Geography from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). EBTT Professor at the Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA). Leader of the Research Group Integrated Studies in Hydrographic Basins (IFMA) and Researcher of the Research Group in Geomorphology of the Anthropocene (ANTROPOGEO/UFPE). Works in the area of ​​Physical Geography with emphasis on Geology, Geomorphology, Hydrography, Geodiversity, Geoconservation, Geomorphological Heritage and Geotourism.

Graduated in Geography from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1988), with a Master's Degree in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (1995), PhD in Geography (Physical Geography) from the University of São Paulo (2000), with an internship sandwich at the Institut de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Rennes/France (1997-1998) and Post-Doctorate at the Department of Geology at the University of Minho (2011-2012), Braga/Portugal and Post-doctorate at the Center Européen de Recherche et d'enseignement des Géosciences de l'environnement (CEREGE), Ax-en-Provance/France (2017-2018) - (CAPES-COFECUB Scholarship 869/15). He was president of the Brazilian Geomorphology Union (UGB) from 2007 to 2010 and coordinator of the Graduate Program (Masters and Doctorate) of the Geography Department (2008-2010). He was an alternate member of the Advisory Committee (CASA) in the area of ​​Physical Geography at CNPq (2012-2014) and a full member (2014-2017). He was a member of the CAPES Postgraduate evaluation team, Geography area (2012-2014). He is currently a member of the Brazilian Commission on Geological and Paleontological Sites (SIGEP) and the Center for Scientific Support in Disasters (CENACID). He is a member of the Advisory Committee (CA-SA) in the area of ​​Physical Geography at CNPq, he is the Chief Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Geomorphology, he is the Brazilian coordinator of the CAPES-COFECUB program (2020-2023) with the following project: “REDE FRANCO -BRAZILIAN STUDY OF GLOBAL CHANGES AND SOIL EROSION IN THE INTERTROPICAL ZONE OF BRAZIL”, is an associate professor at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), has experience in the area of ​​Geosciences, with emphasis on Geomorphology and Pedology.

He holds a degree in Geography from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), with a Master's and Doctorate from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), with emphasis on the study of the desertification process. He is currently a professor of basic education at the Municipality of Fortaleza and a member of the Laboratory of Pedology, Environmental Analysis and Desertification (LAPED) at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC).

Professor at the Department of Geosciences and at the Graduate Program in Geography at the State University of Montes Claros - UNIMONTES. He is currently Didactic Coordinator of the Degree in Geography (management 2021/2022). PhD in Geography (2017) by the Graduate Program in Geography at the Federal University of Ceará, with a sandwich period at the University of Cape Verde - Uni-CV. Graduated (2012) and Master (2014) in Geography from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). He participated as a researcher in the project Megageomorphology and Coastal Geomorphology of the North East of Brazil (Ceará and adjacent areas of Rio Grande Norte and Paraíba), with emphasis on studies on fluvial geomorphology in the hinterland of Crateús and adjacent areas. He is a researcher at the Geomorphology Laboratory at UNIMONTES, working mainly in the field of Physical Geography with an emphasis on Geomorphology, geomorphological mapping and environmental analysis in degraded/desertified areas.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the State University of Ceará (2005), with a Master's (2008) and Doctorate (2013) in Geography from the same university. He held a Post-Doctorate in the Graduate Program in Geography at the Federal University of Sergipe (2018). He is currently an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship holder, chief editor of the Northeast Geosciences Magazine and researcher at the Research Group: Geoprocessing and Physical Geography - LAGGEF/UFRN (leader); Integrated Coastal Zone Management - LAGIZC, CNPq/UECE; GEOPLAN - Geoecology and Territorial Planning - CNPq/UFS; MADES - ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - CNPq/IFPI; and GENAT - Research Group on Risk Management and Natural Disasters, CNPq/UFRN. He was awarded Featured Researcher at UFRN - Edition 2020 in the area of ​​Human and Social Sciences, Letters and Arts. Member of the Internal Committee of PIBIC/CNPq/UFRN and of the External Committee of PIBIC/CNPq/UFPI. External Reviewer for the UECE Scholarship System. Has experience in Geography, with emphasis on Physical Geography, working mainly on the following subjects: Coastal Geography, Integrated Landscape and Geomorphological Heritage.

Degree in Geography from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1993), with a Master's degree in Geography (Regionalization and Regional Analysis) from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1997) and a PhD in Geography (Planning and Environmental Management) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2007) . He is currently Associate Professor, Class D, Level 4 at the Federal University of Pernambuco, teaching disciplines in the Licentiate and Bachelor of Geography courses, and in the Graduate Program in Geography. Has experience in the area of ​​Physical Geography, with emphasis on the following subjects: Dynamic Geomorphology, Environmental Geomorphology and Geographic Climatology.

Rubson Pinheiro Maia is a Geographer (UECE), Master in Physical Geography with emphasis in Geomorphology (UFC), PhD in Geodynamics and Geophysics (UFRN). Works in the field of Geomorphology with an emphasis on Morphotectonics. He has works in the areas of morphotectonics of karst environment, in river systems, in deformation zones and in crystalline massifs. Participated in the Geological-Geomorphological Mapping project of Folha SB-24-X-D-I (Mossoró-RN), financed by CPRM (Brazilian Geological Survey) and in the karst mapping/characterization project (Porocarste) in the Potiguar Basin, financed by Petrobrás. Participates in the Porocarste 3D project, financed by Shell. Integrates the INCT (National Institute of Science and Technology) in the area of ​​Tectonic Studies. Taught disciplines related to Geosciences at UFC (2005) UECE (2006/2007), FATEC-CE (2006/2008), UFRN (2011/2013). He is currently Professor of Geomorphology at the Federal University of Ceará.

Graduated in Geography from the Federal University of Paraíba, Master in Geography and PhD in Geosciences from the Federal University of Pernambuco. He is currently Adjunct Professor II at the Federal University of Paraíba, working at the Department of Geosciences at the Center for Exact and Nature Sciences. He also works as Professor and Collaborating Researcher of the Graduate Program in Geography at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. He is also Leader of the Research Group on Geomorphology and Natural Risk Management - GENAT, Member of the Study and Research Group on Coastal Space - GEPEC, Coordinator of the Laboratory of Geomorphology and Risk Management - LAGERISCO and Chief Editor of the Scientific Journal Cadernos do LOGEPA. Coordinates the Research Project Funded by CNPq: Geomorphological Risks and Vulnerability to Erosion on the Lusoafro-Brazilian Coasts. In the field of extension, it operates in scientific dissemination through social media, such as YouTube, where it presents the Podcast GENAT and Quintas Geográficas programs, in addition to holding virtual and hybrid scientific events, such as workshops, seminars and symposiums.

Selma Simões de Castro holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from USP (1971), a Master's Degree in Physical Geography from USP (1979), a PhD in Science / Physical Geography from USP (1990), a post-doctorate in soil science at INRA-Rennes ( France) (1991). Professor at USP-Geography (1975-1997). Professor in Physical Geography and Soils (since 1997) at UFG - Federal University of Goiás, in Geography (Master and Doctorate) and in Environmental Sciences (Multidisciplinary Doctorate). Ad hoc consultant for CAPES, CNPq, FINEP, FAPESP, FAPEG, FAPEMIG and several journals in Geography, Environment and Soils and Environment. She coordinated the Laboratory of Pedology at USP/LABOPED and the Laboratory of Geomorphology, Pedology and Physical Geography/LABOGEF at UFG, of which she was a founder. She chaired the UGB - Union of Brazilian Geomorphology (2001-2003) and was Editor of the Brazilian Journal of Geomorphology, (A1/ Qualis). Prof. visitor of the Institute of Geosciences at UNICAMP/ Dept. of Geography, with support from FAPESP (2002-03) and the Department of Soils at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, with support from FAPESP (2014-2015). Since March 2018, she has been Senior Professor at the Dept of Soil Science at the Escola Superior de Agricultura (ESALQ) at USP. It also integrates the Graduate Program in Geography of the Department of Geography at UNICAMP/State University of Campinas.

Bachelor's Degree in Geography from the Federal University of Ceará, with a Master's Degree in Soils and Plant Nutrition from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), PhD in Geosciences and Environment from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (Unesp - Campus de Rio Claro - SP), Developed a Post-Doctoral Internship with the Academic Master in Geography/PNPD/CAPES/UVA-CE. She was coordinator of the Academic Master's Degree in Geography MAG/UVA-CE. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the State University of Vale do Acaraú-CE. He has experience and publications in the field of Geosciences with an emphasis on pedology, environmental study and analysis. She is a researcher at the Laboratory of Environmental and Climate Studies (LEAC) and adjunct coordinator of the Research Group “Geographical Studies of Environmental Systems and Intraregional Climates”.