Francides Gomes Silva

Background

Silva, Francides Gomes was born on May 4, 1967 in Rio de Janeiro. Son of Francides Gomes Silva and Yara Graça Gomes.

Education

Forest engineer, U. Brasilia, 1991; Master of Science, U. São Paulo, 1994; doctor, U. Capinas, 1997.

Career

Process engineer, Votarantim Pulp & Paper, Luiz Antonio, Brazil, 1994-1996; process/product development manager, Votarantim Pulp & Paper, Piracicaba, Brazil, 1997. Consultant National Environmental Fund, Brasilia, since 1994, Minas Gerais State Research Foundation, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, since 1995.

Membership

Member Brazilian Technology Association of Pulp and Paper (Award 1995), Technology Association of Pulp and Paper Industry.

Interests

• Avocations: air modeling, computer, wood working.

Connections

Married Isabel Menezes de Bulhoes, July 6, 1991. 1 child, Lucas.

Father:

Francides Gomes Silva

Mother:

Yara Graça Gomes

Spouse:

Isabel Menezes de Bulhoes

child:

Lucas Silva