Resume

• 2007

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Physics

  University of Massachusetts

  Amherst

• 2005

  Master of Science (MSc)

  Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

• 2001

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  Physics

  Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

• Qualitative Research

  Science

  STEM education

  Materials Science

  Theoretical Physics

  Data Analysis

  University Teaching

  COMSOL

  Structural Engineering

  Finite Element Analysis

  Lecturing

  Higher Education

  Mechanical Engineering

  Mathematica

  Research

  Public Speaking

  Teaching

  Mathematical Modeling

  Statistical Physics

  Dias

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  James Madison University

  Aarhus University

  Nordita

  Aalto University School of Science and Technology

  Brown University

  The University of Edinburgh

  Amherst

  Massachusetts

  Physics 154 – General Physics Laboratory II

  Spring 2010 (20 hours/week).\nPhysics 284 – Modern Physics I

  Spring 2009 (10 hours/week).\nPhysics 568/821 – General Relativity

  Fall 2008 (10 hours/week).\nPhysics 151 – General Physics I

  Fall 2008 (10 hours/week).\nPhysics 286 – Sophomore Laboratory II

  Spring 2008 (10 hours/week).\nPhysics 134 – Introductory Physics Laboratory II

  Fall 2007 (20 hours/week).

  Teaching Assistant

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Mathematical modeling in statistical physics of far-from-equilibrium systems.

  Nordita Fellow

  Stockholm

  Sweden

  Nordita

  Amherst

  Massachusetts

  Research on mechanisms to generate geometric frustration on thin elastic sheets. Mathematical modeling of shape control through swelling of polymeric films and Origami mechanics as useful tools for designing 3D engineered structures from information printed in 2D.

  Research Assistant

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Inge Lehmanns Gade 10

  8000 Aarhus C

  Denmark

  Associate Professor

  Aarhus University

  Edinburgh

  Scotland

  United Kingdom

  Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

  The University of Edinburgh

  Harrisonburg

  Virginia

  Research leader of the Structures

  Materials and Art mechanics laboratory (SMART Lab). This is a dynamical and collaborative environment

  where high scientific standards and improvement of the students’ critical faculties are nurtured. Development of research in theoretical/computational mechanics of thin elastic structures with strong exposure to table-top experimentation. Teach er for University Physics I. This course is based on active learning

  with emphasis on problem solving.

  Assistant Professor

  James Madison University

  Inge Lehmanns Gade 10

  8000 Aarhus C

  Denmark

  Department of Engineering

  division of Mechanical Engineering. Research topics: Mechanical and structural engineering; Mechanical Metamaterials

  Theoretical and computational physics; Soft Condensed Matter Physics; Fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interactions; Applied mathematics; Biomechanics; Science writing and outreach; STEM education (science

  technology

  engineering and mathematics).

  Assistant Professor

  Aarhus University

  Mathematical modeling of nematic liquid crystal elastomers undergoing prescribed macroscopic shape changes

  Low-Reynolds number hydrodynamics

  fluid-structure interactions

  and biomechanics. Course design and teacher for Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics (ENGN 2020).

  School of Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Providence

  Rhode Island Area

  Brown University

  Mathematical modeling in mechanics of highly deformable and soft complex structures. Contributions to fundamental understanding of controlled-engineering designing problems in elasticity and geometry of rods

  plates

  shells

  and soft materials.

  Research Fellow

  Helsinki Area

  Finland

  Aalto University School of Science and Technology

  Portuguese

  English

  Spanish