Graduate Program in Sustainability at PUC-Campinas: A Decade of Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Social Impact

A faculty member at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas since 2002, he currently serves as the institution's Pro-Rector for Innovation. He holds a PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (2008), a Master’s degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (2002), and a specialization in Quality and Productivity (1999). He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from FAI-SRS (1998) and a degree in Precision Mechanics Technology from the Faculty of Technology of São Paulo (1993).

PhD in Political Economy (Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy), Master’s in Economics (University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA), and Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Commerce (Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Italy). She is currently a professor and researcher at the School of Economics and Business and the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS), where she served as coordinator of the stricto sensu program from February 2022 to January 2026. She is a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow and serves as manager of research and stricto sensu graduate studies. Leader of the research group Socioeconomic Inequalities and Public Policies. She has experience in economics and Sustainability, with an emphasis on sustainable development indicators, statistical models, socioeconomic inequalities, water resources management, and human rights to water and sanitation.

Professor in the Permanent Faculty of the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at PUC-Campinas. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences from PUC-SP, a master’s degree in sciences from ESAL/UFLA, and bachelor’s degrees in economics and accounting from PUC-Campinas. He was Coordinator of the Research and Extension Center (NUPEX) of the Center for Economics and Administration at PUC-Campinas (2009-2014), Director of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at PUC-Campinas (2002-2006), a member of the Council of the the PPGS (since 2022), a member of the Research Ethics Committee with Human Beings at PUC-Campinas (since 2024), and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Sustentabilidade: Diálogos Interdisciplinares (since 2026). CAPES Consultant. Member of the Judging Committee for the 31st Young Scientist Award - 2025 Edition (CNPq/Roberto Marinho Foundation).

PhD in Information Science, University of São Paulo. Master’s degree in Information Science from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas) and Bachelor’s degree in Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas). Full professor and researcher in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) and the Faculty of Administration at PUC-Campinas. Has over 20 years of experience in higher education. Research topics: Sustainability in Organizations; Social Businesses and Water Resources Management.

Professor and researcher at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, teaching since 1986. PhD in Mathematics Education – UNESP (2003); Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics- Unicamp (1986); Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics - UNESP (1981) and in Sanitation Technology – Unicamp (1980). Permanent faculty member of the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) – PUC-Campinas/SP, since 2016, and of the Graduate Program in Urban Infrastructure Systems – PUC-Campinas, since 2023. Areas of interest: water resources, quantitative analysis, mathematical models, sustainability indicators.

Professor in the Graduate Program in Sustainability at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas. Holds a postdoctoral degree in Environmental Sciences from the Federal University of São Paulo and a PhD and Master’s degree in Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. Conducts research in sustainability, the circular economy, public policy, and smart cities, with publications in high-impact national and international journals. Also coordinates initiatives to align the institution with global sustainability agendas, such as the PRME/UN.

Social Scientist with a PhD and a master’s degree in Sociology from Unicamp and a professor in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at PUC-Campinas. He works in water governance, environmental sociology, and socioenvironmental development, conducting research in the Amazon and the PCJ River Basins and coordinating projects on sustainability indicators, water security, and smart river basins. He has published about 100 articles in specialized journals and edited several books. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and is an active member of international research networks such as CIRIEC and TWRA. He has received several Scientific Merit Awards (2020, 2023, 2024), reflecting his dedication to human resource development and research into solutions for vulnerable populations in the Amazon and the PCJ River Basins. He coordinates SUSTENTARE & WIPIS, an event that brings the PPGS to the global sustainability stage.

Professor and researcher in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at PUC-Campinas. PhD and Master’s degrees in Energy Systems Planning from Unicamp and a degree in Business Administration from UNCP-Peru. His research and teaching focus on: strategic analysis and management of organizational sustainability; multidimensional analysis of sustainability; renewable energy markets; and scientific analysis of business ethics.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics and master’s and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He has been a professor at PUC-Campinas since 2002, teaching undergraduate courses in Administration and Production Engineering on operations management. Since 2016, he has been part of the faculty of the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS), and his research interests in the field of sustainability are related to the adoption of sustainable practices in organizations, especially in the management of their operations, and the use of serious games for teaching sustainability and operations management.

Professor and researcher in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at PUC-Campinas. PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Unicamp), with a focus on strategic ICT management; a Master’s degree in Computer Science; and a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Analysis from PUC-Campinas. He has extensive scientific production in national and international journals and events, as well as participation in and coordination of projects funded by FAPESP and CNPq. He has experience organizing scientific events, such as Sustentare WIPIS, and has consulted for the Ministry of Health through UNESCO. He teaches and researches Information Systems, decision support, knowledge management, strategic planning, ICT management, sustainability, and water resources.

Postdoctoral fellow at UNESP. PhD and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp). She is affiliated with the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) and the Graduate Program in Urban Infrastructure Systems at PUC-Campinas, where she supports human resource development and strengthens interdisciplinary research. She is a CNPq Productivity Fellow. Her research focuses on environmental sustainability, with expertise in impact management, degraded area recovery, green infrastructure, and urban ecosystem services. She develops studies on adapting cities to climate change, emphasizing nature-based solutions, articulating science and practice for sustainable urban planning, and improving quality of life, especially in vulnerable areas.

Professor and permanent researcher in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas). He coordinated the PPGS at PUC-Campinas from February 2016 to January 2022. He holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Administration from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA). Member of the Research Group “Strategic Management and Sustainability”. Main research interests: Global warming; climate change; territorial management and sustainability; socioenvironmental sustainability; corporate socioenvironmental responsibility; strategic management and sustainability; technological innovation and sustainability.

Professor at the School of Economics and Business (ECON) at PUC-Campinas and a researcher in the Graduate Program in Sustainability (PPGS) at the same institution. He holds a PhD in Economic Development and a Master's degree in Political Science from Unicamp, as well as undergraduate degrees in Economics and Accounting. He works in the areas of innovation economics and industrial organization, with an emphasis on biotechnology, intellectual property, technology monitoring, agribusiness, and sustainability. He is a member of the Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Honor Society.

A faculty member at the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas) since 2002, he currently serves as Dean of the PUC-Campinas School of Economics and Business. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Controllership from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, specializations in Accounting and Auditing (PUC-Campinas) and Technological Innovation Management (Unicamp), and an undergraduate degree in Accounting (PUC-Campinas). He possesses extensive experience in governance, strategic planning, and innovation, having worked with nationally significant organizations such as the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) and the National Institute for Ocean Research (INPO). He also participates in initiatives and advisory bodies linked to the impact agenda—such as the Coalizão pelo Impacto (Coalition for Impact), coordinated by the Institute for Corporate Citizenship (ICE)—contributing to the strengthening of the impact economy in the Campinas Metropolitan Area. He has also served on oversight bodies, including the Supervisory Boards of CPqD, the *Fundação Fórum Campinas Inovadora* (Campinas Innovative Forum Foundation), and the Campinas Paralympic Association.