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Emilio M. Bruna is a Professor at the University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies and Director of the Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Tropical Conservation and Development Program. Currently on leave for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
- Education: BS and MS from University of California-San Diego, Ph.D. in Population Biology from University of California-Davis
- Geographic Expertise: Brazil (Amazonia, Cerrado)
His research spans three primary areas: (1) ecological consequences of deforestation and human activities in tropical ecosystems, (2) science policy and productivity patterns in Latin America, and (3) global disparities in scientific information dissemination. His work examines factors influencing scientific collaboration, institutional networks, and abiotic changes in fragmented tropical forests.
- Scientific Awards:
- National Science Foundation grants
- Ford Foundation fellowships
- David and Lucille Packard Foundation grants
Bruna has served as Thesis Committee Chair for MALAS students researching diverse topics including affirmative action in Brazil and tropical forest fragmentation dynamics. His lab (BrunaLab.org) focuses on tropical ecology, conservation strategies, and data management frameworks for Latin American studies.
