Micael Amore Cecchini is a scientist passionate about deciphering clouds and understanding the complex processes that occur within them. His project focuses on the unique behaviour of Amazon rain; the meteorologist uses detailed measurements and computational models to understand how clouds form, organize themselves and influence the rainfall regime of the largest Brazilian biome.

An authentic representative of his class, Cecchini reports that the epithet’ head in the clouds’ is old, familiar, and completely appropriate. Graduated in meteorology from the University of São Paulo, he pursued a master’s degree in the same area at the National Institute for Space Research. The doctorate in meteorology was also obtained from INPE. The scientist spent three postdoctoral periods, one at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States. Today, he is a professor at the University of São Paulo. In addition to his deep involvement with meteorological research, Cecchini is a classical guitar enthusiast and a lover of nature, where he occasionally ventures. He also ventures into Benício’s fatherhood, considering his most significant journey.