Curriculum Vitae
Name:
Renato Alas Martins (Brazilian, Portuguese and Canadian Citizen).
Addresses:
São Paulo: Pedro Gomes Cardim 61 Ap 92
Morumbi (Vila Progredior) 05617-000 São Paulo/SP Brazil
Valinhos: Av. Rigesa, 230 Centro 13276-140 São Paulo/SP Brazil
Email:
Cell:
[email protected]
55 19 99980-1963
Interest:
Biology of Aging and Environmental Stress, Process of Decision Making applied to
Environmental Issues and Sustainability, Genetics, Statistics and Molecular Biology.
Demonstrated Skills
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PhD Student at Faculty of Business at Bond University (not completed).
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MSc Molecular Biology and Genetics applied to Environmental Stress.
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Conducted research in Molecular Biology of Oxidative Stress and UV
effect in Saccharomyces cerevisiae at UAA-AK-USA at the laboratory of
Jocelyn Krebs’ Laboratory.
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Field and laboratorial research in Sao Paulo-Brazil, Hakkaido-Japan,
Lancaster-England, Paris Sud-France, Toronto-Canada and UAA-AK.
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Molecular Biology of Oxidative Stress Lancaster University UK.
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Gene Expression and Responses to Environmental Stress, UK.
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Microarray applied to the heat shock proteins in Drosophila sp, Canada.
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Polytene Chromosomes and immune-staining in Drosophila sp, Canada.
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Environmental mutagenesis assessment studies in air, soil and water.
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Possesses expertise in many research techniques including gel
electrophoresis, RFLP, RAPD, RTPCR, RTrtPCR, Southern, Northern and
Western Blots, chromatography, 2D Page, genomic bank, general cloning,
Microarray, tissue culture, immuno-staining, fluorescence/optical and
electronic microscopy, radiolabeling 32P, statistics SPSS, and basic notions of
bioinformatics (Perl), MATLAB, SPM8 and updated versions.
Awards (Where applicable, original award names in italics)
2012
Best Paper Award Society of Interdisciplinary Business Research
Computational Intelligence and Decision Making: A Multidisciplinary Review
2011
Bond University Certificate of Achievements at Faculty of Business
 Professor Mark Hirst, Dean
2011-15
Bond University PhD Dean’ Scholarship at Faculty of Business
 for doctoral studies in Decision Making (Biotechnology)
2002-03
University of Toronto Graduate School Fellowship
 for first year of doctoral studies
1994-97
National Research Council of Brazil
Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa (CNPq-Brazil)
 for studies in Brazil and England (Plant Breeding-Plant Stress)
1992-93
National Research Council of Brazil Human Resources in Strategic Fields
Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa/Recursos Humanos em Areas Estrategicas
(CNPq/RHAE-Brazil)
 for research in Japan (Plant Breeding-Male Sterility)
1990-92
National Research Council of Brazil
Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa (CNPq-Brazil)
 for studies in Brazil
1986-87
Research Support Foundation for the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil
(FAPESP-Brazil)
 for undergraduate research
Education
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PhD Student, Bond University, Faculty of Business, 2011/2013 (not completed).
Research Assistant, University of Toronto, Department of Zoology, 2002/2003
 Completed first year of program;
 Gained experience in microarray, tissue culture, and immuno-staining.
Specialization in 2-D Page, Université Paris Sud, Paris France 1997
Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique/ Institute National Agronomique ParisGrignon. Station de Génétic Végétale Ferme du Moulon.
Specialization in Plant Genetics, Lancaster University, England, 1996-97
Plant Gene Expression under Stress.
Masters in Genetics, University of Sao Paulo (USP) Brazil, 1994 Plant Genetics
 Research completed at University of Hokkaido, Japan.
Mitochondrial DNA analysis
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Sao Paulo State (UNESP) Brazil, 1989
Professional Work Experience
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Director of Institute Alas for Education and Research (IAEP)
o Book in progress: Sustainable Cities: Myths and Truths.
2014-15
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Bond University
1st semester 2013
Adjunct Tutor (Master in Business) BUSN 71-600, Analysis and Application
Adjunct Tutor (MBA) BUSN71-104, Statistical Methods for Business
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Bond University Medical School
Research Assistant Dr. Allan Stirling and Dr. Athanasios Raikos
Adjunct Tutor Human Anatomy and Histology
2nd semester 2012
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Bond University
Research Assistant Prof. Dr. Sonia Vilches
Adjunct Tutor MKTG 11-100, Marketing
2nd semester 2012
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Bond University
Adjunct Tutor STAT11-111, Business Statistics
Prof. Dr. Michael Steele
1st semester 2012
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Bond University
3rd semester 2011/ 1st 2012
Adjunct Tutor (Master in Business) BUSN 71-600, Analysis and Application
Adjunct Tutor (MBA) BUSN71-104, Statistical Methods for Business
Research Assistant Prof. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar
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Bond University
Research Assistant Prof. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar
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Anchorage School District
Substitute Teacher
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3rd semester 2011
Winter/Spring 2009
Adjunct Professor
2006-2008
University of Alaska Anchorage
Taught anatomy and physiology to 70, students Spring 2008.
Taught 140 students during Spring, Summer and Fall laboratory in human anatomy and
physiology 2007;
Demonstrated and supervised experiments;
Graded laboratory reports;
Wrote and administered both weekly quizzes and monthly tests.
Research Assistant
Spring 2007
University of Alaska Anchorage
o Conducted research (by contract) in molecular biology of oxidative stress and UV effect in
Saccharomyces cerevisiae at Department of Biological Sciences at Professor Jocelyn Krebs’
Laboratory.
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Tutor in Biology and Microbiology
2007
University of Alaska Anchorage
o Teach microbiology and biology to UAA students through the Learning Resources
Center.
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Marine Observer for Saltwater Inc.
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2006
Biology Translator
2003-2006
o Independent Consultant
o Assist Brazilian biologists with academic and environmental policy translations.
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Researcher (by contract) at University of McMaster - Hamilton – Canada
2005
o Metabolomics Project at Institute of Biology.
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Teaching Assistant
September 2002-May 2003
University of Toronto, Department of Zoology
o Taught 45 students during third year microbiology laboratories.
o Demonstrated and supervised experiments.
o Graded laboratory reports.
o Wrote and administered both weekly quizzes and monthly tests.
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Lab Technician
(contract)
May 2002-August 2002
University of Toronto, Department of Zoology
o Maintained bacteria stock for microarray studies.
o Trained and supervised undergraduate students for basic laboratory procedures.
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Researcher
University of Sao Paulo, Department of Genetics
o Carried out research focused on plant biochemistry and genetics.
o Organized new research laboratory.
o Supervised two students on an ongoing basis.
1992-1997
Other Professional Learning & Development Activities
Academic writing
o Published on research findings: academic journals and book chapters.
o Presented research findings at international conferences.
o Complete bibliography available upon request.
Public Speaking
o Taught labs at University of Toronto, Canada; UAA, Alaska, USA and Bond Uni.
Australia.
o Taught classes at UNESP to undergraduates (see “Education”).
o Presented research findings to seminar groups in Brazil and Japan.
Languages
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Fluent in English, Portuguese French and Spanish.
Functionally fluent in Italian and Japanese (speak and read).
Technical skills
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Photoshop.
IBM and Macintosh and SPSS literate, IBM-SPSS-AMOS.
Attended Institutions
Bond University - Gold Coast – Australia http://works.bepress.com/renato_martins/
University of Alaska Anchorage UAA-AK-USA
Researcher at University of Toronto - Toronto - Canada
Invited Researcher at University of McMaster - Hamilton – Canada
Invited Researcher at University of Campinas – Sao Paulo – Brazil
Invited Researcher at University of Paris-Sud – Paris - France
University of Lancaster – Lancaster – England
University of Hokkaido – Sapporo – Japan
University of Sao Paulo – Sao Paulo – Brazil
University of Sao Paulo State– Sao Paulo – Brazil
Leadership Experience
ESS support Services Anchorage Alaska US, Summer 2009
University of Anchorage Alaska
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Taught anatomy and physiology to 70, students Spring 2008
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Taught 140 students during spring and summer laboratory in human anatomy,
physiology and microbiology 2006-7
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Demonstrated and supervised experiments
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Graded laboratory reports
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Wrote and administered both weekly quizzes and monthly tests
Extracurricular Involvements
Community Volunteer Work
• Anchorage Senior Activity Center - AK (2008/2009).
• Adjunct Professor at UAA Microbiology - Anchorage - AK (2007).
• Adjunct Professor at UAA Anatomy and Physiology - Anchorage - AK (2006).
• ESL teacher at Brazil-Angola Community Centre in Toronto - Ontario – Canada (2005-6).
Fund raising
• Alaska Botanical Garden - Anchorage - AK (2008).
Sporting
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Swimming Competition for UNESP Sao Paulo Brazil (1986-1989).
Swimming at Bond University – Australia (2011-2013).
Web Links
Book Chapters:
1- http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/decision-making-ineconomics/94092
Citation:
http://www.yasni.info/ext.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcitations.springer.com%2Fitem%3Fdoi%3D10.1
007%2Fs11023-010-9198-7&name=Renato+Alas&showads=1&lc=pt-pt&lg=pt&rg=de&rip=br&bw=1
2- http://livraria.sct.embrapa.br/liv_resumos/pdf/00071250.pdf
Other Publications:
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http://works.bepress.com/renato_martins/
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http://works.bepress.com/renato_martins/8/
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http://www.bibliotecadigital.unicamp.br/document/?view=000794117
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http://network.bepress.com/explore/social-and-behavioralsciences/agricultural-and-resourceeconomics/?facet=subject_facet%3A%22Sustainability%22
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http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1647&context=
business_pubs
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http://sibresearch.org/uploads/2/7/9/9/2799227/2012_conf_prog_final_upda
ted.pdf
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http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2283973
Publications
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Figs: History, Biology and Economy 2017. To be published.
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Conti, JH; Amarah, B; Al Khammes, Q; Zama, EF; Afonso de Oliveira, AA; Pinheiro, FF;
Som, A; Moroni, R; Alas, RM (2015) Sustainable Cities: Myths and Truth. Publisher: IAEP
(Institute Alas for Education and Research). Under compilation.
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Alas, RM; Kumar, K; Mukherjee, A; Nabin, MH; Bhattacharya, S. (2013). Decision-Making
in Economics: Critical Lessons from Neurobiology. Chapter 4; pp 46-56. In: Economic
Behavior, Game Theory, and Technology in Emerging Markets; 438p. Ed.: IGI Global.
Pennsylvania USA. ISSN: 2327-5677. www.igi-global.com.
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Alas, RM; Al Khammes, Q; Amarah, B (2013). The state of global sustainable food
production, green supply chain management and decision making: A multidisciplinary
review. Integrative Business Economics Research, 2.2: 384-415.
http://works.bepress.com/renatoalas/5.
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Opening the black box. Research Week Poster Presentation. September 2012 Bond
University.
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What Does Volume Reveal? A Study of The Indian Single Stock Futures Market. Alas, R.
M. (*); Harminder, S. (**); Bhattacharya, S. (**). Indian Journal of Economics & Business,
11(2). pp 409-19. 2012. Bond University (*); Deakin University (**).
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Computational Intelligence and Decision Making: A Multidisciplinary Review (2012).
Alas, R. M., Bhattacharya, S. and Kumar K. Review of Integrative Business & Economics
Research, Volume 1(1) 315-34. 237 Presented at the: 2012 SIBR Conference on
Interdisciplinary Business and Economics Research, 7th-9th June 2012, Bangkok. Session
A3: PRODUCTION, STRATEGIC CHOICE, & PERFORMANCE. Chair: Renato Alas Martins,
Best Paper Awarded (Bond University).
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Risk & reward - is it all in our heads? A short survey of neuroeconomics (2012). Elsevier
Editorial System(tm) for Neuroscience & Biobehavioural Reviews. Renato Alas Martins
(**); Munirul H Nabin (*), Ph. D.; Kuldeep Kumar (**), Ph. D.; Sukanto Bhattacharya, Ph
D (*). (*) Deakin University, Australia; (**); Bond University, Australia (**). (Accepted at
the 41st Australian Conference of Economists).
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Optimal hedge ratio with moving least squares – an empirical study using Indian single
stock futures data. Sukanto Bhattacharya (*), Harminder Singh (*) and Alas R. M. (**).
International Research Journal of Finance and Economics Issue 79, pp 98-111. 2011.
Deakin University (*) Bond University (**).
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A practical, distribution-free approach to the classical newsboy inventory stocking
problem for highly right-skewed but otherwise unknown demand distributions.
Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics. Volume 14(3): 291-302. Bhattacharya, S. (*);
Alas, R. M. (**) and Kumar, K. (**). Deakin University (*);; Bond University(**)2011.
(ERA ranking B).
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Chapter (Potential Tropospheric Ozone Effects on Crop Plants and the Environmental
Biomonitoring) in Global Climate Changes: published by EMBRAPA (Brazilian Institution
for Agriculture Research). Alas RM and Rodrigues GS. Embrapa Meio Ambiente,
Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil. Page 143 (2001).
Azevedo RA, Alas RM, Smith RJ, Lea PJ. Response of antioxidant enzymes to transfer
from elevated carbon dioxide to air and ozone fumigation, in the leaves and roots of
wild-type and a catalase-deficient mutant of barley. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 104:
(2) 280-92 OCT 1998. Referred Index 204.
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Tropospheric Ozone Effects in Crop Plants and Environmental Monitors. ALAS, R. M.
(*), Rodrigues G. S. (*) and Oliveira, M. G. (**). (*) EMBRAPA (Brazilian Institution for
Agriculture Research) Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil. (**) UNICAMP University of Campinas, SP,
Brazil. Presentation at the Symposium Mudança Climática Global e a Agropecuária
Brasileira (2000).
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Ozone effects on Plant Development and ultra-structure changes in Leaf Anatomy by
Scanning Microscopy. R. M. ALAS (*), S. MACHADO (†), R. J. SMITH (**), P. J. LEA
(**) and R. A. AZEVEDO (††); (*) University of São Paulo-Brazil; (**) Lancaster
University-UK (†) University of São Paulo State (UNESP)-Brazil; (††) University of São
Paulo-Brazil. Presentation for the SBSP XII Congress 1998.
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Ozone effects on Plant Leaf Anatomy by Optical and Transmission Electronic
Microscopy. R. M. ALAS (*), S. MACHADO (†), R. J. SMITH (**) P. J. LEA (**) and
R. A. AZEVEDO (††); (*) University of São Paulo-Brazil; (**) Lancaster University-UK (†)
University of São Paulo State (UNESP)-Brazil; (††) University of São Paulo-Brazil.
Presentation for the SBSP XII Congress 1998.
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"Morphological and Biochemical Plant Responses to Ozone". Alas R. M.(*); O’ Hara P.
(**); Smith, R.J.(**); Azevedo, R. A.(*); Lea, P. J.(**). Poster shown at "The fourth
international Symposium on Responses of Plant Metabolism to Air Pollution and Global
Change" Egmond Aan Zee/ The Netherlands (May 1997). Summary published at
Symposium Annals. (*) Universidade de São Paulo (**) Lancaster University/UK.
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"Cadmium Effect and Accumulation in (Oriza sativa L.)". Alas R.M. (*); Mattiazzo, M. E.
(*); Lea, P. J. (**) and Azevedo, R. A.(*) (P6.40). Poster for the "1997 SEB Annual
Meeting University of Lancaster" (Lancaster/ England) summary published at "Journal of
Experimental Botany" (Volume 47, May 1996). (*) Universidade de São Paulo (**)
Lancaster University /UK.
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"Cadmium effect and accumulation in rice (Oriza sativa L.) ". [P6.40]
Alas, R.M., Mattiazzo, M.E., Azevedo, R.A., Lea, P.J. 05/1996 In: Journal of Experimental
Botany. 47, Supple, p. 79-79. 1 p.
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"Rice Storage Proteins: Optimization of Extraction Procedures". Alas, R. M. (*);
Marchese, L. (*) Sanches, M. (*) and Azevedo, R. A. (*); Lea, P. J. (**) (P6.43). Poster for
the "1996 SEB Annual Meeting University of Lancaster" (Lancaster/ England) summary
published at "Journal of Experimental Botany" (Volume 47, May 1996). (*) Universidade
de São Paulo (**) Lancaster University/UK.
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"Electrophoresis Patterns of Bufo species, A Systematic Approach". Alas, R. M. & Jim, J.
Institute of Biology University of Sao Paulo State. (UNESP) Sao Paulo-Brazil, 1989.
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