Research, Data & Sustainability Analyst
Postdoctoral Researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2024–2025), with previous experience at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2017–2018). Holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance (University of Zaragoza, 2016) and an MSc in Accounting (University of São Paulo, 2002).
Over 20 years of academic experience integrating teaching, research, and programme coordination. Since 2018, has led five funded projects in sustainability and port decarbonisation, producing high-impact publications and digital tools for decision support in ports and public management.
Main Skills: Sustainability • Port Management • Decarbonisation • Data Analysis • Higher Education Leadership
Led research and teaching initiatives at a leading public university in Brazil, integrating academic excellence with practical impact in sustainability and innovation. As Principal Investigator of five funded research projects, advanced sustainability, decarbonisation, and SDG implementation — resulting in peer-reviewed publications and operational frameworks proposed for Brazilian ports. Coordinated postgraduate programmes (2011–2019), mentoring over 100 graduate students and fostering applied research on environmental and financial performance. Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Marine Policy (Q1), Environment, Development & Sustainability (Q1), and Regional Studies in Marine Science (Q2). Actively contributes as a researcher at the Port Observatory, developing analytical tools and data-driven insights for decision-making in the Brazilian port sector.
Main Skills: AI for Sustainability • Data Science • Digital Platforms • Research Innovation • Project Coordination
Leader in developing AI-based applications that bridge research and real-world sustainability solutions in the port sector. Designed and deployed digital tools translating academic findings into operational impacts, including:
Main Skills: Sustainability Metrics • Indicator Design • Policy Alignment • Team Leadership • Digital Tools
Developed a Sustainability Index for the Itaqui Port Complex, aligned with the UN SDGs. Led model design, data analysis, and academic dissemination, culminating in a digital platform integrating research outputs into decision-support tools. Funding: FAPEMA / EMAP-Itaqui.
Main Skills: Energy Transition • Onshore Power Supply (OPS) • International Benchmarking • Emission Reduction
Developed a modular Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system to reduce port emissions and enhance operational efficiency. Conducted international benchmarking in European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg), analysing shore power infrastructure, decarbonisation technologies, environmental management best practices, and regulatory frameworks. Funding: FAPEMA / EMAP-Itaqui.
Main Skills: Sustainable Port Planning • Capacity Building • Strategic Partnerships • Environmental Management
Supports sustainability strategies and capacity-building for port managers in preparation for COP-30. Contributes to environmental planning and stakeholder engagement. Funding: Government of Pará.
Main Skills: Environmental AI • Computer Vision • Global Collaboration • Plastic Pollution Detection
Applied AI and computer vision techniques to detect plastic debris in river systems. Contributed to literature review, dataset design, and model conceptualisation, supporting scalable environmental monitoring solutions.
Focus: Environmental Disclosure · Corporate Sustainability · Energy Sector Accountability
Focus: Financial Reporting · Performance Evaluation · Management Control
Focus: Project Coordination · Strategic Management · Public Sector Management
Focus: Administration · Accounting · Decision Support
Main Skills: Python · Pandas · Matplotlib · Plotly · NLP · Text Mining · SPSS · VOSviewer
Main Skills: Streamlit · Dashboard Development · Interactive Visualisation · Decision Support Tools
Main Skills: Sustainability & SDG Indicators · Port Decarbonisation · Academic Writing · Research Leadership
Reviewer for international journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, including Journal of Cleaner Production, Advanced Sustainable Systems, Business Strategy and the Environment, Energy, Ecology and Environment, Journal of Public Affairs, and Sustainable Development.