Dr. Thiago Gonçalves Souza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thiago Gonçalves-Souza is a quantitative community ecologist dedicated to exploring the influence of anthropogenic, ecological, and evolutionary processes on biodiversity patterns and the subsequent impacts on ecosystem functioning. His current research centers on synthesizing the effects of human-mediated habitat loss on animals and plants. With a broad taxonomic scope ranging from arthropods to mammals, Thiago employs quantitative tools to unravel the intricate dynamics of biodiversity change. He investigates the utility of functional traits in predicting species redistributions at both local and global scales.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science