Research Profile
"Problem-driven research at the intersection of AI, smart cities, and Amazonian urban sustainability — bridging evidence and policy."
Brazilian researcher with over 27 years of experience at the interface of Production Engineering, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Innovation, and Smart/Sustainable Cities. Based in Manaus, he develops evidence-based tools for high-vulnerability urban contexts, with growing emphasis on AI-enabled solutions, decarbonisation, and Net Zero transitions for Amazon cities.
Research Focus
AI & data-driven methods for smart & sustainable cities in high-vulnerability contexts
Evidence-to-policy platforms benchmarking world-leading city initiatives
Citizen engagement & digital participation for inclusive, low-carbon urban development
Decision-support systems for quality, innovation & sustainability in organisations
Education & International Experience
2023
Postdoctoral Researcher — Innovation, Sustainability & Public Policy
The University of Manchester, UK
2003
PhD in Industrial Engineering
Gunma University, Japan · MEXT Scholar
Thesis: TQM, ISO 9000 and world-class business models (n=345 companies)
2000
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Gunma University, Japan
TQM implementation and self-assessment models
1990
–1995
–1995
Graduation in Mechanical Maintenance Technology + Specialization in Industrial Engineering
Instituto de Tecnologia da Amazônia (UTAM) / Federal University of Amazonas, Brazil
Additional International Experience
U.S. State Dept. International Visitor Leadership Program (2013) · Japan MOFA Program — Building a Multi-layered Network of Japan Experts (2022) · Short courses: World Bank, IDB, IMF, MITx, HarvardX, Imperial College, EPFL — smart cities, AI analytics, climate change, GovTech, and foresight, etc.