I am an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Iowa.

I study how to leverage people’s discovery and understanding of personal data through the use of multiple devices to help manage their health and wellbeing, individually or collaboratively in family settings. Some of my working is in supporting neurodivergent people and technolgy-mediated co-regulation with family members.

I acquired a PhD in the Informatics department at the University of California, Irvine. Previously, I completed a M.Sc. and B.S. in Computer Science at the Universidade Federal do Pará, Brazil.

Outside of research I am an avid consumer and collector of all things fantasy and sci-fi.

I am actively recruting students interested in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for health and wellbeing. I am available to advise students with various backgrounds, including: Computer Science, Informatics, Design, Psychology, and Health. If your sole focus is on Machine Learning and AI, there are other advisors better suited for you.

If you are a prospective PhD student, please apply o the CS PhD Program or Informatics PhD program at the University of Iowa. Deadlines are typically on Jan 1st each year.

If you are a current UIowa undergrad or Master student and want to do an independent research with me, send me your CV or portoflio, transcript, and a description of what aspects of my research interest you.