Graduated in Physics from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2005) and received his Master and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2015 and 2020, respectively). Currently, he is a researcher in the Materials Laboratory (LabMat) at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, focused on tribology, solid lubrication, self-lubricating materials, and surface engineering. In addition, he participates in several research projects in collaboration with industrial partners. He has authored/co-authored 12 research articles.