RESEARCH PROJECTS
Neural biomarkers of the Binge Eating Disorder: a study of event-related potentials
Institutions: Fluminense Federal University (Brazil) and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Roles: Research scholar (2015)
Summary: The intention of this project is to identify possible candidates for neural biomarkers of binge eating symptom severity through the Event-Related Potentials technique applied to electroencephalography. The results of this project can provide objective evidence to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.
Impact of warnings to reduce consumption of unhealthy foods: a psychophysiological study
Institution: Fluminense Federal University (Brazil)
Funding: National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
Roles: Research scholar (2016 - 2018)
Summary: The project assesses, through psychophysiological measures, such as electroencephalography and psychometric scales, whether different types of nutritional labeling are capable of promoting motivational changes that modulate the subjective evaluation of the image of a food with high energy value and low nutritional value.
Fat consumption and exposure to pollutants: potential development of metabolic diseases related to nutrition
Institution: Rio de Janeiro State University (Brazil)
Funding: Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES)
Roles: Research scholar (2019 - 2021)
Summary: This project seeks to evaluate the effect of consuming interesterified fat and persistent organic pollutants alone and in combination on the modulation of metabolic and epigenetic markers associated with liver disease in rodents.
Happy Maths
Institutions: Technological University Dublin (Ireland), University of Galway (Ireland)
Funding: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Roles: Research scholar (2021 - present); Social media manager (2024 - present); Website content writer (2024 - present)
Summary: The Happy Maths project develops games that seek to help students overcome anxiety related to learning mathematics. The project team has so far developed three educational games - "Seven Spells", "Once Upon a Maths" and "Code of Kells" - which have been tested through workshops in primary schools, and modified to positively influence learning. Additionally, the project evaluates game design aspects and their potential influence on students' experiences with digital game-based learning.
Arithmòs
Institutions: University College Dublin (Ireland) and Technological University Dublin (Ireland)
Funding: Irish Research Council (IRC)
Roles: Collaborator (2022)
Summary: The Arithmós project aims to transform mathematics education by engaging children, teachers, families and public policy developers. Arithmòs conducts research in schools to evaluate the impact of a digital educational game on mathematics learning, applies a programme for teachers seeking to improve the management of mathematics anxiety in classrooms, and has created an animation about mathematics anxiety for children and their families.
Global Entrepreneurial Talent Management
Institutions: Northumbria University (England), Technological University Dublin (Ireland), Dublin City University (Ireland), Chonnam National University (South Korea), Kyungpook National University (South Korea), Adolfo Ibáñez University (Chile), University of Nairobi (Kenya), Kenyatta University (Kenya), Tallinn University (Estonia), University of Warsaw (Poland), Cyril and Methodius University (North Macedonia) and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Funding: Horizon Europe, Korean Research Foundation, United Kingdom Research Office (UKRO)
Roles: Secondee at Kyungpook National University, Chonnam National University and University of Ljubljana (2024); Social media manager (2024 - present)
Summary: GETM is an international research group that studies how young talent can boost economic development. It aims to enhance the employability and talent management of young people who have entrepreneurial traits. It also seeks to address the challenges faced by young talent and employers in the labour market. To achieve its goals, GETM conducts research from different perspectives, integrates its findings, ensures researcher development and knowledge transfer and fosters international collaboration and mobility.