Lecturer and Research Follow

Formal Education

PhD in Natural, Rural and Tourism Systems Management. (2003 – 2007) The University of Queensland, UQ, Australia. Dean’s award. Title: Modelling and Forecasting Cultural and Environmental Changes. Case Study: Juatinga Ecological Reserve. Year of degree: 2008 Sponsor: CAPES - Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel of Brazil.

Master's in Social Ecology. (2000 – 2002) Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Title: Ecotourism and Traditional Cultures. Case Study: Martin de Sá. Year of degree: 2002 Sponsor: CAPES - Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel of Brazil.

Honours in Tourism. (1994 – 1998) Hélio Alonso College, FACHA, Brazil

Professional Experience

University of the Sunshine Coast. (2016 – 2019) Sustainability Research Centre, Post-doctoral research fellow. Supervisor: Prof Rodney William (Bill) Carter. Seconded by: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State.

Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO. (2010 – June 2019). Ecotourism and Conservation Master Program, Coordinator (2016), Lecturer (2016 – 2019). Ecotourism and Conservation Post Graduation Program, Coordinator (2016). Environmental Sciences Department, Lecturer (2015 – 07/2016). Tourism and Heritage Department, Lecturer (2010 – 2014).

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ. (2008 – 2010) Geography Department, Post-doctoral fellow. Sponsor: FAPERJ - Foundation for Research Support of Rio de Janeiro.

Galapagos Tourism Chamber. (2007 – 2008) Consultant, Galapagos Tourism Chamber. I was responsible for developing a tourism development plan for the inhabited areas of the archipelago.

University of Estacio de Sa. (2002 – 2003). Tourism Department, Lecturer.

Green citizenship Non-Governmental Organization. (1999 – 2015) Co-founder, Social Engagement, Research and Development.

Professional affiliations

World Commission on Protected Areas and Connectivity Conservation Specialist - International Union for the Conservation of Nature

Research

Link to publications (USC Research Bank): http://research.usc.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository;jsessionid=C089C9CFDABF5B1 3965ADFBBD022C0D7?exact=sm_creator%3A%22Sinay%2C+Laura%22 Approved awards and Fellowships: Nine. Supervision of honour research candidates: Fifteen. Books published: One. Book chapters: Two. Public petition: One that assisted on the recognition of Caiçara’s rights over their ancestral lands. Newspaper articles: Two about indigenous people. Organization of events: 10 Forums for Tourism and Environmental Planning.

Languages

Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.