About
Dr. Vinicius (Vini) Cavicchioli Azevedo specializes in animal physiology and ecotoxicology, focusing on how contaminants disrupt chemical homeostasis, osmoregulation, and brain protection. He has taught courses such as General Biology, Vertebrate Biology, and Environmental Toxicology across multiple institutions. At °µÍø51, he currently teaches Anatomy and Physiology I and II. His student-centred teaching approach emphasizes clarity, critical thinking, and active learning, helping students connect physiology to ecology, health, and real-world challenges.
Instructor teaching:
- General biology
- Anatomy and physiology
Education and credentials
- PhD, Simon Fraser University
- MSc, Simon Fraser University
- BSc, Simon Fraser University
Research summary
Research interests include:
- Ecotoxicology
- Toxicokinetics
- Chemical homeostasis
- Comparative animal physiology
- Membrane transporters
- Osmoregulation in aquatic organisms