"Dr. Dan Ferreira is an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and the Assistant Chair of the Department of Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.  He received his B.S. Degree in Environmental and Resource Sciences from the University of California at Davis.  He received his M.S. Degree in Geological Sciences and his Ph.D. In Soil Science from the University of Connecticut.  Dr. Ferreira worked as an environmental laboratory technician, a field geologist, an environmental consultant, and an environmental risk specialist prior to re-entering academia.  

Dr. Ferreira is a passionate and enthusiastic scientist and science educator who believes in offering his students a practical learning experience that is easily applicable to their real lives.  He is also the director of the Earth Science and Culture of Japan study abroad program which takes students to Japan for 2 weeks each year to learn about the influence of regional geological features on Japan as well as Japanese history and culture. 

When he's not teaching Dr. Ferreira enjoys traveling, watching anime, and playing Pokemon Go."