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Augusto Auler

Augusto Auler
Ph. D.
Expert Speleologist – Karst Hydrogeologist
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  • Expert in karst hydrogeology and speleology; specialization in hypogenic karst systems which are key to understanding groundwater movement at Antamina.
  • D in karst sciences University of Bristol, England. M.Sc. Karst hydrogeology Western Kentucky University USA; Applied hydrogeology Escuela Superior de Ingenieros de Minas, Spain.
  • Performed karst/cave research in 30 different countries, including Peru.
  • He has studied over 2,500 caves and remains very active in cave surveys and exploration.
  • Authored/co-authored over 300 publications including seven books and 44 book chapters.
  • Ongoing collaborations with karst research scientists in the United States, Belgium, France, Singapore, Ukraine, Australia, Norway, Italy, Australia, besides several universities in Brazil.
  • He left an academic position at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and started a career in the private sector but remains deeply involved in karst research.
  • Founded four karst related organizations, three of them still active.
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