Donovan is Bachelor (Bachelor of Science) and Licensee in Biological Sciences from the Institute of Biosciences (IB) of the University of São Paulo (USP), where he develops his research.

He is a certified Advanced environmental monitor by the USP Coastal Ecosystems Project, specializing in the Global Climate Change Trail model. He works in the area of University Extension through the structuring of networks linking Universities, Conservation Units and the surrounding public schools, with the objective of training teachers and their students in themes related to conservation and sustainability.

He teaches students, with a focus on improving public education and environmental awareness. He is member of the Study Group on Planetary Health of the Institute for Advanced Studies.

Co-founder and active member of the Clube Brasileiro de Saúde Planetária and Clube Sudeste de Saúde Planetária. Mentor, active member and collaborator of the Sustentarea UFG Project (Federal University of Goiás). Ambassador and Jr. Mentor (Member of the Coordination) of the Planetary Health Ambassadors Program (2023) of Planetary Health Brazil.