Pedro Henrique Pereira
Life Sciences
The microbiologist’s research focuses on the microbial connections between blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. The project aims to deepen our understanding of carbon sequestration, a process vital to environmental conservation.
Beyond the lab, he taps into his imagination through board games and role-playing, believing that the creativity honed in these games can spark innovative solutions to scientific challenges. With a background in microbiology and immunology, he holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in plant biotechnology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Fluminense Federal University.
Projects
Blue carbon ecosystems and coral reefs are critical to the health of the oceans, providing vital services in carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is a promising strategy to mitigate global warming, so studying these ecosystems is critical in developing future technologies. This research suggests the existence of a common bacterial community between mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs that influences the functionality and resilience of these ecosystems. This research investigates these microbial linkages and analyzes the interactions between these environments. A microbiological approach to understanding these linkages can deepen our knowledge of ecological networks and potentially contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.
