Professor and researcher in Human Movement Sciences, dedicated to the study of Biological Individuality, Exercise Physiology, and Sports Talent Development. Holds postdoctoral training in Spain (Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Universidad Católica de Murcia) and a PhD in Health Sciences (UFRN, Brazil). Co-founder and Scientific Director of Salus – Technology in Biological Individuality, an international research and innovation initiative that applies fingerprint-based neuromotor profiling to evaluate neuromotor potentialities and guide personalized training, athlete physical preparation, and talent orientation. Over the last two decades, has led multidisciplinary projects with sports academies, professional clubs, and academic institutions in Brazil and abroad, validating new methods for exercise prescription, performance optimization, and injury risk protection in elite and youth athletes. Research interests include neuromotor performance, exercise and health, sports science applications of biometric analysis, and the development of predictive models for talent identification and development in sport.
Scientific Merit Award
University of Palermo
Recognition for outstanding scientific contributions to Human Movement Sciences and for promoting research cooperation between Italy and Brazil. Presented by Prof. Antonio Palma and Prof. Giuseppe Messina (PosturaLab Italia) during the scientific collaboration meeting in Palermo, 2017.
Prêmio Stemmer de Inovação em Ciência e Tecnologia
Government of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Awarded for technological innovation and scientific impact in the development of advanced methods for assessing Biological Individuality and neuromotor performance in sports. Granted by the Government of Santa Catarina, Brazil, in recognition of outstanding contributions to science and technology.
Emeritus Member
International Human Motricity Network (IHMN)
Granted in recognition of distinguished scientific contributions and leadership in the field of Human Movement Sciences, honoring long-standing research on Biological Individuality and neuromotor performance within the International Human Motricity Network (IHMN).
President, CEO or Director
Salus – Technology in Biological Individuality, Joaçaba, Brazil
01 Apr 2001 - present