ABOUT ME

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Fundamental Interactions at the Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (CBPF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My research is driven by a deep fascination with theoretical physics—particularly fundamental questions about the nature of spacetime, quantum fields, and the symmetries governing the universe.

Academic Journey & Research Focus

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Since my undergraduate studies at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), I have been drawn to fundamental physics, where theoretical rigor meets profound conceptual challenges. My work often explores how fundamental fields interact with particle spin and how symmetries—both preserved and broken—shape physical laws at their most elementary level.

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I pursued my PhD in Physics at CBPF (2016–2021), investigating higher-derivative theories, Lee-Wick electrodynamics, and bounds on photon mass under Prof. Antonio Accioly. Earlier, during my Master’s degree (2014–2016) at CBPF, I studied non-minimal electromagnetic couplings and magnetic moments of neutral particles under Prof. José Abdalla Helayel-Neto, focusing on how spin and Lorentz symmetry violations could manifest in quantum systems.

My postdoctoral research has taken me across institutions and countries:

• SISSA (Italy): Worked on astroparticle physics and analogue gravity models (2014–2016).

• UFSC (Brazil): Explored mathematical structures in quantum field theory (2016–2021).

• UFES (Brazil): Began my postdoctoral career (2013–2014).

I also taught as an Assistant Professor at the Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (2014), sharing my passion for theoretical physics with students.

Key Research Contributions

My work seeks to bridge gaps between quantum field theory, gravity, and observational constraints:

• Quantum Gravity & Analogue Models: Studied analogue black holes in Bose-Einstein condensates and Lorentz-violating electrodynamics, probing how emergent spacetime symmetries might reflect deeper physics.

• Photon Mass & Fundamental Bounds: Derived limits on photon mass from solar radio-wave bending and quantum corrections to the electron’s magnetic moment, testing the boundaries of standard electromagnetism.

• Higher-Derivative Theories: Examined renormalizability, unitarity, and quantization in modified electrodynamics and gravity, aiming to reconcile these frameworks with observational physics.

My 2013 essay on renormalizability vs. unitarity in Einstein gravity received an Honorable Mention from the Gravity Research Foundation, highlighting my long-standing interest in foundational problems.

Academic Engagement & Outreach

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• Refereeing: Serve as a reviewer for Physical Review Letters, New Journal of Physics, and other journals, supporting the theoretical physics community.

• Mentorship: Guided PhD students in black hole thermodynamics and high-schoolers in astrobiology and nuclear physics, emphasizing the beauty of fundamental questions.

• Teaching: Taught courses on classical mechanics and wave phenomena, always linking theory to deeper conceptual themes.

• Science Communication: Actively participate in outreach, lecturing on topics from quantum fields to cosmology for diverse audiences.

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Collaborations & Languages

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I collaborate with leading researchers, including Prof. Stefano Liberati (SISSA) and Prof. José Abdalla Helayel-Neto (CBPF). Fluent in Portuguese and English, with basic Italian, I thrive in international academic environments.