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I am an interdisciplinary researcher, currently based in Porto, Portugal, with a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. My expertise spans biomathematics, bioinformatics, population and forensic genetics, and computational biology. Over the past 15 years, I have focused on developing and applying quantitative models to study complex biological and health-related systems. For full details see my CV in dedicated tab.
Academic & Professional Background
I earned my Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Porto (FCUP) in 2012, specializing in algorithms for genetic kinship analysis. Currently, I am an Assistant Researcher at i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto. My academic journey includes postdoctoral contracts fellowships, teaching appointments, and international research leadership.
Research & Publications
I have authored 76 scientific works, including 48 research papers (43 of which are in JCR Q1 journals), six book chapters, a book with CRC Press ("An Introduction to Forensic Genetics for Non-Geneticists"), and a variety of collaborative conference proceedings. My research addresses challenges in forensic genetics, genetic kinship, neurosciences, mutation data analysis, and computational approaches for biological data.
Projects & Funding
I currently lead and participate in several international research projects: • PI for MultiAD and AgeAD (Portugal) – developing multimodal models for Alzheimer’s disease. • i3S Co-PI for Horizon Europe projects (CapCell, ForMat) – focused on forensic genomics and single-cell technologies. • i3S PI in a Marie Curie Network (Natural Traces) – investigating non-human forensic evidence.
Teaching, Supervision & Leadership
I regularly deliver invited lectures, seminars, and workshops across Europe and Latin America. I supervise Ph.D. and MSc students in genetics, computational biology, and forensic science, and I coordinate international working groups leading large collaborative studies for the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).
Collaboration & Recognition
My research collaborations include partners from more than 40 laboratories worldwide. I frequently coordinate and assess international commissions on population and forensic genetics, and I provide expertise in software validation, modelling, and standards development.