Dr. Paulo Araújo | Marine Biology | Best Research Article Award
Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte | Brazil
Dr. Paulo Araújo is a Brazilian researcher and professor at the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), with a solid academic and professional trajectory marked by innovation, interdisciplinary contributions, and dedication to education and applied research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Engineering from the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, a licentiate in Geography from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte , specialization in Environmental Analysis and Geoprocessing, a master’s degree and doctorate in Geodynamics and Geophysics from the same institution, and completed postdoctoral research at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa and UFRN . His career includes professional work on the Projeto Atum Brasil/Japão involving vessel tracking and fishery monitoring, instruction at the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan, and since, full-time teaching, research, and extension at IFRN. His research integrates geoprocessing, digital elevation models, remote sensing, UAV-based mapping, flood risk modeling, and fisheries monitoring, bridging technology and environmental management with relevance to climate change adaptation, sustainable resource use, and territorial planning. He leads the PAMGEIA Research Group, actively contributes to SELPER, and has coordinated multiple funded projects supported by CNPq, CAPES, and institutional programs. His publication record includes 34 peer-reviewed articles in Qualis-indexed journals, demonstrating strong scientific productivity, while his awards and grants reflect recognition of academic excellence and leadership in research. Strengths for the Award include his ability to merge geotechnologies with applied environmental and fisheries studies, impactful research in flood risk analysis and coastal management, and his role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and outreach. Areas for Improvement include expanding international collaborations and targeting publications in higher-impact global journals to increase international visibility and scientific influence. Future Research Potential lies in advancing UAV and remote sensing applications, integrating artificial intelligence in environmental modeling, and strengthening global partnerships to address pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges. In conclusion, Paulo Victor do Nascimento Araújo’s academic achievements, leadership in research groups, international experience, and commitment to sustainable development make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Research Article Award, exemplifying excellence in bridging scientific knowledge with real-world impact.
Featured Publications
Marques, A. de O., Araújo, P. V. do N., Alencar, C. E. R. D., Fransozo, V., Teixeira, G. M., Freire, F. A. de M., & Costa, R. C. da. (2025). Ecological diversity and distribution of Penaeoidea shrimps near islands with distinct environmental characteristics on the Northern Coast of São Paulo, Brazil. Hydrobiologia.
Silva, T. C. L., Diniz, M. T. M., Araújo, P. V. do N., & Ferreira, B. (2025, September 3). Marine hydraulic process modelling using SMC-Brasil on the semi-arid Brazilian coast. Geosciences, 15(9).
Macedo, Y. M., Borges, D. F. de A., Marinho, A. O., & Araújo, P. V. do N. (2025, April 28). Socio-environmental vulnerability in coastal areas: A case study in the municipality of Macau-RN, Brazil. Northeast Geosciences Journal, 11(1).
Silva, G. B. da, & Araújo, P. V. do N. (2024). Aggregative behavior of blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus) following a fishing boat in the southwestern tropical Atlantic Ocean. Ocean and Coastal Research.
Araújo, P. V. do N., Macedo, Y. M., Santos, P. I. M. dos, Silva, G. B. da, Diniz, M. T. M., & Amaro, V. E. (2024, September 2). Materializing the landscape: Drones, geodesy, and 3D printers in a viable and economic solution for 3D modeling. Geoconnections.
Rampinelli, C. G., Smith, T. J., & Araújo, P. V. N. (2024, June). Addressing uncertainty in flood hazard mapping under a Bayesian approach. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering.
De Souza Campos, B. C., Fernandes de Lucena, L. R., Righetto, A. M., & Araújo, P. V. do N. (2023). Evaluation of the impact of variable recharge in an urban aquifer associated with land use and occupation. Journal of South American Earth Sciences.
Nunes, D. M., Bezerra, A. C., Barros, W. M. S., Araújo, P. V. N., Branco-Nunes, I. S. L., Magris, R. A., Pereira, P. H. C., Normande, I. C., Barboza, R. S. L., & Cardoso, A. T. C. (2023). Evidence of illegal fishing within the largest Brazilian coastal MPA: Turning a blind eye to the obvious. Marine Policy.
Rabelo, T. O., Diniz, M. T. M., Araújo, I. G. D., Terto, M. L. de O., Queiroz, L. S., Araújo, P. V. do N., & Pereira, P. (2023, July 13). Risk of degradation and coastal flooding hazard on geoheritage in protected areas of the semi-arid coast of Brazil. Water, 15(14), 2564.
Alencar, C. E. R. D., Araújo, P. V. do N., Amorim, L. C., Lima, M. S. P., Mendes, L. F., & Freire, F. A. de M. (2021). Artisanal fisheries of native spiny lobster Panulirus meripurpuratus and smoothtail spiny lobster Panulirus laevicauda in the northeast region of Brazil. Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.
Costa, J. D., Amaral, R. F., & Araújo, P. V. do N. (2021). Spatiotemporal evolution of urban occupation on natural areas in coastal environments. Brazilian Journal of Physical Geography, 14(4), 1957–1971.