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Paulo Brando is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of the Environment, where his research focuses on identifying ecological thresholds that result in abrupt and prolonged degradation of terrestrial ecosystems. He studies the stresses and disturbances in forests caused by global changes. His work also entails quantifying ecological and climatological boundaries related to the expansion and intensification of tropical agriculture. Through his research, he broadens the understanding of tropical conservation as a means to mitigate climate change. Paulo is set to leave at the end of the Spring 2026 semester and is currently accepting doctoral students to embark on these research topics.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.