RBCIAMB Co-founder Arlindo Philippi Jr. awarded the Anísio Teixeira Higher Education Award

2026-05-16

Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., RBCIAMB co-founder, Emeritus Editor and Editorial Board member. Photo: personal archive.

Emeritus Editor and Editorial Board member of the journal was honored by Capes for his outstanding contributions to higher education and graduate education in Brazil.

The Brazilian Journal of Environmental Sciences (RBCIAMB) proudly celebrates the recognition granted to Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., recipient of the 2026 Anísio Teixeira Higher Education Award, presented by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (Capes).

The award recognizes individuals whose academic, scientific, and institutional trajectories have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of higher education and graduate education in Brazil.

Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr., retired Full Professor at the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently Senior Professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies of USP (IEA-USP), has built a nationally and internationally recognized career in Environmental Sciences, sustainability, sanitation, environmental health, and environmental governance.

Throughout his career, he held several strategic positions within the Brazilian scientific and higher education system, including Coordinator of the Environmental Sciences Area at Capes and Director of Evaluation at Capes (DAV), a key role in the assessment and consolidation of graduate education programs in Brazil. He also served in important environmental institutions and public agencies, including CETESB and Ibama.

His academic production, institutional leadership, and interdisciplinary work have significantly contributed to the consolidation of Environmental Sciences as a scientific field in Brazil, contributing to the education of generations of researchers and strengthening graduate programs and public policies across the country.

At RBCIAMB, Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr. played a fundamental role since the journal’s foundation, directly contributing to its consolidation as one of Brazil’s leading scientific journals in the environmental field. His contribution continues through his participation on the journal’s Editorial Board, supporting the scientific quality, relevance, and credibility of the publication.

RBCIAMB congratulates Professor Arlindo Philippi Jr. on this important recognition, which honors his remarkable academic and institutional trajectory and represents a source of pride for the entire Environmental Sciences community.