Background
Alves, Ruy José Válka was born on October 12, 1965 in Znojmo, Moravia. Son of Ruy Antônio Reis and Jana (Valkova) Alves.
Alves, Ruy José Válka was born on October 12, 1965 in Znojmo, Moravia. Son of Ruy Antônio Reis and Jana (Valkova) Alves.
Licensed teacher biology, Faculdade de Humanidades, Rio de Janeiro, 1988; bacharel, Faculdade de Humanidades, Rio de Janeiro, 1988; Mediterranean Shipping Company in Botany, Botanical Institute Academy Sciences, Czech Republic, 1990; Doctor of Philosophy in Geobotany, Botanical Institute Academy Sciences, Czech Republic, 1993.
Associate researcher, Rio de Janeiro Botanic Garden, 1993-1995. Adjunct Professor Botany Department National Museum, Rio de Janeiro, since 1995. Presenter in field.
Author: Field Guide to the Orchids of Serra De São José, 1991 (Honorary Citizen of Guaxupè Minas Gerais 1993), The Flora & Vegetationof the Serra De São José, 1992. Contributor articles to professional journals. Member International Association Vegetation Science, National Geography Society (life), Sociedad Latino Americana de Botánica, Sociedad Brasileria de Biotechnologia, Society Amigos do Jardim Botanico, New York Academy Sciences, Botanical Society.Am., Ecological Circle.