Profile#
I grew up in Santa Cruz do Sul, a mid-sized city in the heart of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. I studied Architecture and Urbanism there, which inspired me to understand how cities work. Eventually, I ended up spending more time with spatial datasets than with drawing boards.
I moved to Porto Alegre to pursue graduate studies, where I completed my MSc and PhD in Urban and Regional Planning. In 2023, I packed my bags and spent a few months at the University of Lisbon as a visiting doctoral researcher, where, along the way, I began programming with Python.
Currently, I work as a Data Analyst at WRI Brasil’s Cities Program, focusing on urban adaptation and climate resilience. My work involves spatial analysis, index-building, and translating data into evidence that can inform planning decisions.
I live in a cozy apartment in Porto Alegre, a 5-minute walk from Lake Guaíba, where I enjoy long walks and the sunset, and a 2-hour drive from the Atlantic coast, where my family and I love spending weekends.
Education#
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning 2021–2025 UFRGS — Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
PhD Internship in Geography 2023–2024 Universidade de Lisboa — Lisboa, Portugal
MSc in Urban and Regional Planning 2019–2020 UFRGS — Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
BSc in Architecture and Urbanism 2013–2018 UNISC — Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, Brazil
Publications#
Over thirty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in urban planning, regional development, climate change, and geospatial analysis.
View all publications on ResearchGate →
Contact#
For business inquiries, please contact me on LinkedIn or email me.