Senior Technician at Municipality of Paredes de Coura, Portugal
🏆🌱 Wow, a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Emanuel de Oliveira! The Best Researcher Award is well-deserved for his groundbreaking work in renewable energy and agriculture. 🌍 His dedication to making a positive impact is truly inspiring!
Mr. Emanuel de Oliveira is a distinguished researcher in Agroforestry and currently serves as a Senior Technician at the Municipality of Paredes de Coura, Portugal. He recently earned the well-deserved Best Researcher Award for his groundbreaking work in renewable energy and agriculture, showcasing a deep dedication to positive impact!
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
📚✨ Mr. Emanuel de Oliveira’s academic qualifications shine bright:
- Ph.D. candidate at the University of Santiago de Compostela, specializing in Sustainable Land and Territory Management.
- Master of Science in Technology-enhanced Forest Fire Fighting Learning from the Polytechnical University of Madrid.
- Agronomist with a degree from the Higher Agricultural School of Ponte de Lima.
- Technical Agrarian Engineer, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Ponte de Lima Higher Agrarian School.
Quite the scholarly journey! 🌟👨🎓
Professional Profiles:
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY:
📊🌳 In Mr. Emanuel de Oliveira’s professional journey:
- Studies & Surveys: Diving deep into data for informed decision-making.
- Project Preparation: Crafting blueprints for planning and managing protected areas, fostering rural development, and promoting vocational training.
- Sports Charter Stewardship: Steering the Sports Charter Project for the Peneda-Gerês National Park, championing recreational and sporting activities in natural areas.
- Nature Tourism Education: Sharing expertise as a Trainer in courses organized by ADERE-Peneda Gerês, enriching minds in the realm of Nature Tourism.
A multitasking maestro in the world of conservation and education! 🌿🏞️
Dates Type of organisation Position held:
- 2014 to Present: Independent Consultant, a trailblazer in the realms of Wildfire Defense and Management.
- Specializations: Expertise in Research and Studies on Wildfires and Risks, crafting DFCI and Prescribed Fire Plans.
- Training Maestro: Imparting knowledge in Civil Protection, Forest Wildfire Defense, and the art of Wildfire Extinguishing.
A journey of resilience and knowledge in the fiery landscape! 🔍🚒
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (main jobs):
- Technical Expert (2018/2021): Nominated by the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic for the Independent Technical Observatory, analyzing and evaluating forest and rural fires nationwide.
- Strategic Analyst (2018): Expert Collaborator in the Decision Support Cell for the Integrated Rural Fire Management System.
- Accredited Trainer: Recognized by the Portuguese State Forestry Services, contributing to the National Training Pool for Controlled Fire.
- Lecturer: Sharing insights at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo and the Instituto Superior de Gestão e Administração de Santarém on forest fires and extreme fire behavior.
- Consultant: Collaborating with Flanconorte Portugal and the Alto Minho Intermunicipal Community on Landscape Fire and prescribed fire projects under the LIFE Programme.
- Technical Responsible: Crafting wildfire defense plans and ensuring preparedness.
- Seminar Organizer: Hosting International Seminars on Forest Fires (“ALTO MINHO FIRECAMP”) and facilitating Prescribed Burn Training Exchanges (“Alto Minho TREX”) in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy.
A maestro in the symphony of fire management and education! 🚒🌐
Publications & Contributions:
📚🔥 Mr. Emanuel de Oliveira’s Literary Contributions:
- “The Use of Vegetation Fire in Portugal:” A historical, legislative, and normative exploration.
- “Unraveling the Effect of Fire Seasonality on Fire-Preferred Fuel Types and Dynamics in Alto Minho, Portugal (2000–2018):” Delving into the intricate relationship between fire seasonality and preferred fuel types.
- “Incident Analysis of Traditional Burns in Portugal:” Examining the nuances of traditional burns and their impact.
- “Modern Animal Traction to Enhance the Supply Chain of Residual Biomass:” Innovating in biomass supply chain with a touch of modern animal power.
- “Pastoral Burning and Its Contribution to the Fire Regime of Alto Minho, Portugal:” Exploring the role of pastoral burning in shaping the fire regime.
A library of knowledge on fire dynamics, tradition, and innovation! 📖🔥