Graduated in Physical Education (1987) and Specialized in Sports Training (1989) from the Federal University of Paraná. He holds a Masters's in Biodynamics from the University of São Paulo (1997) and a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Sciences from The Manchester Metropolitan University, UK (2001). Since 1993 he has been working at the Federal University of Paraná and is currently a full professor. He has experience in the field of Exercise and Sports Science, with an emphasis on Biomechanics, working mainly on the themes: Performance, aging, spine, and coordination. He was Coordinator of Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy (Area 21) at CAPES (2011-2017). He served as Coordinator of Postgraduate Programs at UFPR (1997-2021). He has received a CNPq grant since 2006 and has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, among which 67% have been published in international journals with an impact factor. He currently has research projects that aim to understand the strategies applied to falls experienced by the elderly and amputees, in addition to the effects of training on functionality.