Professor in the Production Engineering program at UFRN/FELCS. His research focuses on computational simulations, electric and magnetic field analysis, heat transfer, ZnO surge arresters, transformers, infrared thermography, grounding systems, and optimization methods applied to electrical engineering problems. He also has strong interests in high voltage engineering, electrical insulating materials, electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, and electric power generation. He serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including High Voltage, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.