Experience
A brief overview of my academic background and professional experience.
Academic background
2022–2027
PhD in Sciences (Zoology) · FAPESP doctoral fellow
Institute of Biosciences · University of São Paulo
PhD thesis: Cladogenesis and early diversification of Titanosauria: comparative osteology, phylogeny, and paleobiogeography.
Advisor: Hussam Zaher.
Co-advisor: Jeffrey A. Wilson Mantilla.
Research conducted at the Laboratory of Herpetology and Paleontology, Museum of Zoology, University of São Paulo.
2016–2019
MSc in Sciences (Zoology) · CNPq fellow
Institute of Biosciences · University of São Paulo
Master’s dissertation: Postcranial osteology and phylogenetic relationships of the Early Cretaceous titanosaur Tapuiasaurus macedoi.
Advisor: Hussam Zaher.
Co-advisor: Jeffrey A. Wilson Mantilla.
Research conducted at the Laboratory of Herpetology and Paleontology, Museum of Zoology, University of São Paulo.
2011–2015
BSc in Biological Sciences · Full ProUni scholarship recipient
Nove de Julho University · São Paulo
Undergraduate monograph: Osteological description and phylogenetic placement of Titanosauria (Sauropoda, Dinosauria) material from the Bauru Basin.
Advisor: Hussam Zaher.
Co-advisor: Elaine Priscila Gomes Estevam Biemann.
Research conducted at the Laboratory of Herpetology and Paleontology, Museum of Zoology, University of São Paulo.
Professional experience
2015–present
Associate researcher
Laboratory of Paleoecology and Paleoichnology · Federal University of São Carlos
Research focused on the paleoichnology and paleoecology of fossil vertebrates as a member of the eponymous research group.
2019–2022
Teacher
São Paulo State Department of Education
Taught Science at lower-secondary level and Biology at upper-secondary level in state schools administered by the Caieiras Regional Board of Education.
2015–2016
Collections technician · CNPq fellow
Herpetology Collection · Museum of Zoology · University of São Paulo
Curation work with the amphibian collection as part of the project and implementation of the Brazilian Biodiversity Information System (SIBBr).
2014–2015
Undergraduate research internship
Laboratory of Herpetology and Paleontology · Museum of Zoology · University of São Paulo
Work involving the collection, preparation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossil material, including research on titanosaur specimens from the Bauru Group.
2013
Scientific consultant
Exhibition Mundo dos Dinossauros · D32 Produções e Eventos · São Paulo Zoo
Scientific consultancy for the exhibition Mundo dos Dinossauros, including the paleontological review and correction of the animatronic dinosaur models, verification of the information presented on species identification panels, and training of guides and exhibition staff. Public outreach also included media interviews about the exhibition during its run at São Paulo Zoo.
2012–2014
Internship in museology · CODAGE-USP scholarship recipient
Division of Cultural Outreach · Museum of Zoology · University of São Paulo
Curation of museum collections; organization and delivery of temporary and travelling exhibitions, science communication events, and educational activities.