Highlights:Over 10 years of research experience in applied economics, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working on poverty measurement and household consumption using advanced econometric modeling and large survey datasets.

Skills:Stata, Econometrics, Demand System Estimation, QUAIDS, Consumer Expenditure Survey, Household Surveys, Policy Analysis, Poverty Measurement, Food Systems, Sustainable Consumption, Applied Microeconomics, Program Evaluation

Goal:To secure a research or teaching position in a university, public research institution, or nonprofit organization in the United States, where I can contribute to policy-relevant research in applied economics, food systems, intrahousehold dynamics, and sustainability. I am particularly interested in roles that allow me to integrate data analysis and economic modeling with real-world social and environmental challenges.

Membership:Sociedade Brasileira de Economia, Administração e Sociologia Rural (SOBER) Reviewer for: Journal of Cleaner Production, Global Public Health, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural, among others.

Certification:None at the moment.

Honor:Werner Baer Postdoctoral Fellowship – Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2022) PDSE CAPES Scholarship – Visiting Researcher at UIUC (2015–2016) FAPEMIG and CNPq Research Scholarships (Brazil)

Werner Baer Postdoctoral Fellow 01/2022 - 05/2022
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, Urbana, Illinois United States
Industry: Educational Services
Postdoctoral fellow conducting research on household consumption and poverty in Brazil.
Analyzed national consumer surveys to understand well-being and household expenditures. Used econometric techniques and qualitative analysis to assess poverty dynamics. Contributed to cross-institutional academic collaborations and presented findings in policy-relevant formats. Developed materials supporting the Lemann Center’s research mission on Brazil’s development.--
Postdoctoral Research Associate 06/2022 - current
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois United States
Industry: Educational Services
Lead research on intrahousehold resource allocation, poverty measurement, and consumer behavior in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Conducted advanced data analysis on household-level survey data using econometric and predictive modeling techniques. Designed and implemented research methodologies focused on understanding the effects of poverty and household dynamics. Developed reports and academic publications to inform social policy and guide data-driven decision-making. Collaborated with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to support program goals. Supported grant proposal development and conference presentations related to food systems and sustainability.--
Postdoctoral Researcher 04/2018 - 08/2022
Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Brazil United States
Industry: Educational Services
Led research on food demand, environmental impacts, and consumer dietary behavior in Brazil.
Directed research projects on sustainable food systems and nutritional transitions. Analyzed household food consumption patterns using Household Budget Surveys. Produced academic publications and technical reports focused on demand systems. Supervised undergraduate students and supported extension activities with rural communities. Built collaborations across departments and contributed to international knowledge exchange.--
Visiting Researcher 08/2015 - 07/2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois United States
Industry: Educational Services
Visiting researcher analyzing Brazilian household consumption data.
Applied statistical and econometric methods using STATA to analyze national datasets. Focused on demand system estimation and intrahousehold consumption patterns. Collaborated with faculty and participated in seminars and research groups. Supported academic exchanges between UFV and UIUC.--

Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora 03/2007 - 07/2011
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Economics
Studied macro and microeconomics, development, and international trade. Thesis focused on the role of BRIC economies in the global dairy sector.

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