Dr. Adriana Alves, a geologist with a Ph.D. in Geosciences from the University of São Paulo (USP), has dedicated her career to unraveling the mysteries of the Paraná-Etendeka Magmatic Province (PMP). This vast expanse of solidified lava, one of the world’s largest intracontinental basalt formations, emerged following massive volcanic eruptions, marking the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean’s formation. While other magmatic provinces like Siberia have been extensively studied, the volcanic events that birthed the PMP remain relatively unexplored. Dr. Alves’ research delves into this fascinating geological puzzle, primarily identifying the gases released into the atmosphere during the PMP’s formation.

In addition to her research and teaching commitments, Adriana balances her time as a mother to her young daughters, Flora and Serena. She also serves as the chair of the Ethics and Human Rights Commission of the Institute of Geosciences at USP and is passionately committed to combating racism in science.