Bruno Rafael Marques is a Brazilian ecologist whose research explores the relationships between communities, ecosystems, and environmental governance in the Amazon. He holds a degree in Fisheries Engineering from the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) and a Master's degree in Ecology from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Ecology at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), focusing on socio-ecological systems and governance in quilombola communities in the eastern Amazon. His work also includes participatory environmental monitoring and the study of ecosystem services, highlighting the role of local communities in environmental management.