Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira
Data Science Coordinator
Jefferson is the Data Science Coordinator in the Forests, Land Use, and Agriculture Program at WRI Brasil. His work is focused on providing answers and solutions for projects related to the Program using statistical techniques, geospatial analysis and modeling, and data visualization techniques.
He is a Geographer from the Federal University of Santa Maria and has a Ph.D. in Geography from São Paulo State University (UNESP-Rio Claro). Before joining WRI Brasil, Jefferson was a Senior Researcher and leader of the Research Group on Geospatial Analysis of Amazonian Environment and Territories at Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development.
During his free time, Jefferson likes to study languages, music, and programming, as well as explore landscapes he's never been to, movies no one watches, and listen to metal songs.
Research
Projects
Global Restoration Initiative
Visit ProjectWRI is partnering with governments, businesses, and communities around the world to restore millions of hectares of deforested and degraded land.
Part of ForestsAssisted Natural Regeneration Alliance
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Assisted Natural Regeneration Alliance is building a technical assistance facility that collects requests from ANR practitioners and connects them with experienced peers, funders, policymakers, and researchers.
Part of Forest and Landscape RestorationThe Landscape Monitoring Accelerator
Visit ProjectSupporting the use of cutting-edge technology to track restoration and land use planning efforts
Part of Forest and Landscape Restoration