Bachelor of Computer Science (UFRJ, 1999), Master of Systems and Computer Engineering (COPPE-UFRJ, 2001), Doctor of Systems and Computer Engineering with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (COPPE-UFRJ, 2007). Currently a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Current research interests include the use of artificial intelligence for data analysis and decision support, mainly in the field of education. Also works in the area of ​​teaching computing and technology applied to education.