Marcos Silveira

Dr. Marcos Silveira is a Full Professor at the Center for Biological and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Acre, where he has been employed since February 13, 1992. His academic career spans over three decades with a focus on plant ecology and floristics in the Amazon region.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Ecology from the University of Brasilia Institute of Biological Sciences (1998-2001)
• Master's degree in Botany from the Federal University of Paraná (1990-1993)
• Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Londrina (1985-2001)

Dr. Silveira's research primarily focuses on the rich botanical diversity of the Amazon rainforest, particularly in the Acre State region of Brazil. His work spans multiple areas including plant systematics, forest ecology, Amazonian flora, and biodiversity assessment. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of plant families in the Amazon, including discoveries of previously unrecorded plant families in Brazil such as Buxaceae. His research often involves taxonomic revisions, species rediscoveries, and documentation of the geographical distribution of plant species in the southwestern Amazon.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on documenting Amazonian biodiversity, with numerous papers describing new plant species and records for the region. His work spans multiple taxonomic groups including flowering plants (particularly Euphorbiaceae, Passifloraceae, and Bignoniaceae), fungi, and even extends to studies of mammal ecology. A notable trend in his recent work is the documentation of previously unknown elements of Amazonian biodiversity, including new species and the first records of ancient plant families in Brazil. His research also addresses ecological questions related to forest structure, fire impacts, and the effects of environmental variation on plant communities.

Dr. Silveira has served as a peer reviewer for academic journals including Floresta e Ambiente and Hoehnea, contributing to the scholarly review process in his field. While specific details about his advisees and research grants are not provided in the available information, his extensive publication record suggests an active research program with numerous collaborators across Brazil and internationally.