Xavier Prous

Xavier Prous is a bioespeleologist with experience in environmental licensing studies and research. They have held leadership roles, such as Coordinador de Meio Ambiente at Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica S.A. and Coordinador do curso de Ciências Biológicas at Faculdade Pitagoras, where they oversaw the program's national recognition. Currently, Xavier serves as Gerente Técnico de Estudos Ambientais de Longo Prazo at Vale, specializing in bioespeleology and environmental impact studies. They are pursuing a postgraduate degree in Environmental Impact Studies and Licensing at PUC Minas, having previously earned a master's degree in Ecology from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.