Education

• PhD in Exploration Geology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
• MS in Geology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
• BS of Geology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

Research areas

My interest is in developing new approaches to the radiometric method for geological purposes, e.g., mineral exploration, geological mapping, and environmental studies. My research focuses on data analysis, processing, and interpretation of radiometric data combined with interdisciplinary knowledge and tools. 

Selected publications

• Weihermann, J. D., S.P. Oliveira, Y. Li, F.J.F. Ferreira, A. M. Silva, A. M., R. Fortin, 2021, A log–barrier approach for airborne gamma-ray spectrometry inversion: Computers & Geosciences, 147, 104682. 
• Weihermann, J. D., M. P. Ferreira, L. G. De Castro, F. J. F. Ferreira, A. M. Silva, 2021, Retrieving geological units with unsupervised clustering of gamma-ray spectrometry data: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 184, 104225. 
• Weihermann, J. D. F. J. F. Ferreira, S. P. Oliveira, L. F. Cury, J. de Souza, 2018, Magnetic interpretation of the Paranaguá Terrane, southern Brazil by Signum Transform: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 154,116-127.
• Weihermann, J. D., F. J. F. Ferreira, S. P. Oliveira, L. F. Cury, C. T. da Silveira, 2016, Gamma-ray spectrometry of granitic suites of the Paranaguá Terrane, Southern Brazil: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 132, 38-52.