Rafael holds a Master’s degree from the Universidade Estadual de Maringá – Brazil and a doctorate from the Universidade Federal de Viçosa – Brazil, both in Animal Science. In his course, he teaches and applies techniques that promote sustainable intensification in animal production. This way, he contributes to a more efficient use of natural resources, reducing the emission intensity of greenhouse gases and improving the lives of those who depend on the land. Before being part of EARTH, he taught Agronomy and Animal Science undergraduate courses at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – Brazil, teaching classes such as Alternative feeds and additives, Biostatistics, Computing applied to animal production, Beef and Dairy cattle production, Sheep and goat production, among others. In the graduation projects of fourth-year EARTH students, he advises in management, production and conservation of tropical forages, as well as the nutrition and production of ruminants.