He holds a degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1983) and a PhD in Chemistry from the State University of Campinas (1989). He is currently a full professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria. She was director of the Teaching Unit (CCNE) from 2002 to 2010 for two terms. She was also provost of the pro-rectory of planning of the Federal University of Santa Maria and provostof the pro-rectory of graduation of the Federal University of Santa Maria.. He advises in the Graduate Programs in Chemistry (level 7 of CAPES) and advised np Graduate Studies in Sciences - Chemistry of Life and Health .She is one of the coordinators of the LARP (Laboratory of Analysis of Pesticide Residues) of the Federal University of Santa Maria. He has experience in the area of Chemistry, with emphasis on Separation, working mainly on the following topics: GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, pesticides, veterinary drugs in food and environmental samples.She has been working in the management of UFSM since 2002 as director, provost, chief of staff of the rector, and is currently vice-president.