Miguel is Brazilian and also holds Cuban nationality. He is the professor of Tropical Crop Production at EARTH and has over 25 years of experience leading agricultural projects in various tropical environments. His teaching focuses on the sustainable production of tropical crops, discussing aspects including proper area selection, soil preparation, planting, and harvesting. Across his classes he addresses the use of natural resources, genetic resources, and intelligent pest and disease management. Miguel is the author of numerous publications in international journals with which he also collaborates as a reviewer. He has coordinated research projects and developed training courses in more than 20 tropical countries. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in agronomy, a master’s degree in plant biotechnology, and a doctorate in phytopathology.