Mauro Prado

Senior Hydrogeologist / Partner at Water Services and Technologies

Geologist graduated from the University of São Paulo in 1997, with a MSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia. Specializes in hydrogeology, water supply, water management and numerical modeling for groundwater flow and contaminant transport. Professional career has included several years of overseas work, spanning 6 continents.

Areas of expertise include mine hydrogeology (surface and underground), regional assessments for groundwater supply, project management, environmental site assessments and water management. Other areas of professional activity and interest include: beverage and mineral water industries, aquifer protection, drilling and completion of salt solution wells.

Currently based in São Paulo, Brazil, working mainly on consulting-type projects in Brazil, as well as technical sales. Role includes presenting at conferences and teaching of in-house and online short courses on hydrogeology and numerical modeling.