Biography

Academic Foundation & Early Research

My journey in Computing began in 2004 when I enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science program at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). From the very first years of my undergraduate studies, I sought to complement my curriculum through research and technological development. I served as a scientific initiation fellow and intern at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), specifically at the Southern Regional Center for Space Research (CRSPE).

This experience was fundamental to my development as a researcher, providing early contact with national and international experts and immersing me in a multidisciplinary applied research environment. During this period, I focused on Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, working on network infrastructure, monitoring, and traffic analysis. My undergraduate thesis, titled "A Time Series-Based Intrusion Analyzer," was the culmination of research projects funded by CNPq.

Graduate Studies & International Exposure

In 2008, I joined the Graduate Program in Computing at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), earning my Master's degree in 2010. During this time, I participated in a research project focused on IT infrastructure change management, funded by Hewlett-Packard (HP) R&D Brazil. This project allowed for intense interaction with researchers from HP Labs in Palo Alto (USA) and Bristol (UK), leading to a research exchange at HP Labs Bristol in 2009.

In 2017, I resumed my doctoral studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), completing my PhD in Computer Science with Honors in 2021. My thesis, "Multi-level Consensus Algorithm for Appendable-Block Blockchains in IoT Environments," solidified my expertise in Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Distributed Systems.

During my PhD, I further expanded my international reach through two major research experiences:

• 2018: Australia-Americas PhD Research Internship Program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia, supervised by Prof. Salil Kanhere.
• 2019 - 2020: Sandwich Doctorate at Newcastle University (UK), funded by CAPES, supervised by Prof. Aad van Moorsel.

Professional Trajectory & Leadership

I have been a faculty member at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) since 2011. My work integrates teaching, research, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on building an internationally relevant research line in Security and Reliability of Distributed Systems.

Beyond research, I have taken leadership roles in the scientific community, serving as General Coordinator for:

• WRSEG 2022
• WBlockchain 2023
• CBlockchain 2026

I have also served on program committees for major events such as SBSeg, ERRC, IEEE ICBC, and IEEE Blockchain.

Current Research & Future Outlook

Since 2025, I have been conducting Postdoctoral research at PUCRS, funded by CAPES (PIPD program), on the project "Reliability and Security of Blockchains in IoT Environments using AI and Post-Quantum Cryptography." This work has fostered new international collaborations, including a partnership with the University of Aberdeen (UK).

My trajectory is marked by a commitment to the internationalization of science, the construction of collaborative networks, and the training of high-level human resources in strategic areas of Computing.