Assistant Professor, Forest Finance Bruno Kanieski da Silva is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in Forest Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Economics and an M.A. in Economics from North Carolina State University, as well as an M.S. in Forestry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. His research interests include forest finance and economics, timber markets, and modelling. Dr. Silva has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having worked as a Forest Economist in multiple projects in the US South and Latin America. Dr. Silva believes forest business is a mixed between highly quantitative skills and boots on the ground. In his free time, he practices outdoor sports and reads books. Education Education: Ph.D. in Forest Economics, North Carolina State University, USA.M.A. in Economics, North Carolina State University, USAM.S. in Forestry, University of São Paulo, BrazilB.S. in Forest Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil Research Labs/Centers/Committee: Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business Area of Specialty: Forest Business Business and Finance Economics Forest Management Research Areas: Forest Business Forestry Teaching: FORS 7780 – Forest Finance, Accounting and Taxation FORS 7790 – Forest Finance Decision-Making
