DGRN

The group is dedicated to reconstructing the geological evolution of the Brazilian territory and adjacent areas, on the regional and local scales, with the aim of understanding the factors that control the formation of mineral deposits and with this establish genetic models that can subsidize the mineral exploitation.

The group is dedicated to reconstructing the geological evolution of the Brazilian territory and adjacent areas, on the regional and local scales, with the objective of understanding the processes responsible for the formation and development of the continental crust, as well as the factors that control the formation of mineral deposits and with this establish genetic models that can subsidize the mineral exploitation.

This research group aims to broaden the knowledge about how to manage risks and disasters in Brazil and the world, with a focus on research and geological-geotechnical characterization, in cartography for territorial planning, in the social construction of risk and in the scenario of climate change. Risks typically faced by the National Civil Protection and Defence System and specific risks of undertakings, such as engineering and mining works, will be addressed.

The Group of Geotechnologies investigates methods and techniques of extraction and analysis of information on natural resources from satellite images, aerogeophysical and geochemical data, as well as integrated spatial analysis of them using geo-referenced information systems (SIG). The research developed in the Group is aimed at the development and application of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques for processing spatialized information, such as digital processing of remote sensing images, geostatistics and specialized systems.

The Research Group contributes to the development of methodologies for the training of teachers in the area of Geosciences. It is supported in projects funded by various agencies for the promotion of research. It pursues the research axis around teaching and learning systemic dynamics associated with geological time to study the planet in an integrated way. Thus, it is dedicated to the Teaching of Geosciences, Curriculum and Teacher Training.

The research group aims to conduct integrated studies geared to developing models that help us understand the environment, the dynamics of the same in relation to the evolution of terrestrial biota and its interaction with the physical environment. Moreover, this group strives to understand the transformations in relation to anthropic interference.