Prof. Dr. Geraldo Lúcio Tiago Filho: Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (1979), Masters in Mechanical Engineering, in the Flow Machines Area, from the Federal University of Itajubá (1987) and Doctorate in Civil Engineering, in the Hydraulics area , by the University of São Paulo (1994). Specialization in SHP Studies and Projects-Eletrobrás-Unifei, 1985- Specialization in Planning and Economics in Energy and Environment- Bariloche Foundation, University of Comaue- Argentina(1997). He was: Full Professor at the Federal University of Itajubá, Director of the Institute of Natural Resources - IRN (2004-2008) and (2012) and Executive Secretary of the National Reference Center in PCH (1997). Editor of PCH Notícias&SHP News. He is a Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Association Hydraulic Research- Hydraulic Machine and System. Member of the International Energy Agency - Attach II Small Hydro. He has experience in the area of ​​Water Resources, Generation and Energy Planning, working mainly on the following topics: Water Resources, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Transients, Hydroelectric Plants, Small, Mini and Micro Hydroelectric Plants, Hydraulic and Hydromechanical Turbines. Member of the National Institute of Science and Technology of Oceanic and Fluvial Energies