Dr. Pinto Neto holds a master’s and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, with postdoctoral training in Neuromuscular Physiology from Texas A&M University and the University of Florida. He has worked as an assistant professor at California State University San Marcos since 20 August 2024 to present, and has over 20 years of interdisciplinary research experience, with over 60 peer-reviewed publications, including a notable epidemiology paper in Nature Communications.
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, California, USA
Kinesiology
Anhembi Morumbi University
São Paulo, Brazil
Biomedical Engineering
2021 — Researcher of the Year (2021) (Prêmio Destaque em Pesquisa Acadêmica)
Anhembi Morumbi University
2007 — Valedictorian & Commencement Speaker, Doctoral Class (UNIVAP).
University of Vale do Paraiba (UNIVAP)
2006–2007 — CAPES Full Scholarship (Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering)
University of Vale do Paraiba (UNIVAP)
full ride (tuition + stipend)
2005–2006 — CNPq Full Scholarship (M.Sc., Biomedical Engineering)
University of Vale do Paraiba (UNIVAP)
full ride (tuition + stipend)
2007 - Sandwich Program at Wayne State University (host: Prof. Cynthia Bir)
Wayne State University
2003 - Magma Cum Laude
Jacksonville State University
2003 - Special Honors in Mathematics
Jacksonville State University
2003 - Outstanding Graduate in Mathematics
Jacksonville State University
2001 - Internation House Program Full Scholarship
Jacksonville State University
Full Scholarship - full ride (tuition + room and board + stipend)
1999 - Presidential Scholarship
Eckerd College
1998 - Faculty Honor Award: Exceptional Senior
Eaglecrest High School
1999 - Academics Excellence Award
Eaglecrest High School