1. Aylthon Brandao Joly (1924-1975) By Clayton Addison

2. History Born in a town called Itabia, Sao Paulo, Brazil Entered the University of Sao Paulo for a degree in Natural History inspired by an interest in insects. Graduated in 1945. Studied under Prof. Kurt Rawitscher famous for describing Brazilian flora.

3. Major Accomplishments Before Joly the marine algae of Brazil was virtually undecribed. A famous professor at Universidad de Sao Paulo. Many generations were influenced by his many publications and books. Recipient of a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

4. Accomplishments A famous professor at Universidad de Sao Paulo. Many generations were influenced by his many publications and books.

5. Accomplishments Books –Botanica Intruducao a Taxonomia Vegetal –Conheca a vegetacao a Brasiliera Papers –Additions to marine flora of Brasil, Univ. Ceara –New marine algae from Southern Brasil, Univ. Sao Paulo

6. Awards and Prizes Recipient of a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to Assist Research and Artistic Creation in 1966. Joly Prize established for students of phycology by the Brazilian Society of Ficology.