Affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil)

Paulo Henrique Rezende is a biologist specializing in entomology with a strong background in cellular and structural biology. He holds a PhD in entomology from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV, 2024), where he also earned his master's degree in 2019. His doctoral studies included a visiting research period at the University of Siena (UNISI, Italy). Currently, Dr. Rezende is a postdoctoral fellow at UFV's Department of General Biology and the Center for Microscopy and Microanalysis. His research focuses on the comparative morphology of insect sperm and reproductive systems, utilizing advanced light and transmission electron microscopy techniques. These ultrastructural analyses provide crucial data for the taxonomy, systematics, and phylogeny of diverse insect groups, including Heteroptera (Cimicomorpha, Pentatomomorpha), Auchenorrhyncha (Cicadomorpha), and Coleoptera (Tenebrionoidea, Elateroidea, Adephaga). His work combines in-depth morphological expertise with national and international collaborations, providing valuable insights into insect evolution.