Professional History

Industrial Engineering researcher with 8+ years of experience developing optimization models and analyzing complex datasets to combat human trafficking and interpersonal violence. Published author with a history of securing partnerships with government agencies (DHS, Brazilian Public Security Department) and processing 500,000+ data records. Instructor with experience across various levels, focusing on inclusive pedagogy and active learning methodologies, with a record of assisting and mentoring over 200 students across 6 courses.

Current research interests: Collaborative Attacks in Network Interdiction Problems & Autoethnography Inquiry in Teaching Fellowship Experience in IE

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Current teaching interest: Gamification of Learning; Active Learning Pedagogy; Peer-Mentoring

Other research Interests: Network Optimization, Supply Chain Models, DEA, Bayesian Models, Security Policies, Public Policies, Social Change, Criminology, Efforts against Domestic and Gender Violence, and Human Trafficking.​

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Honors and Awards:

Teaching Fellowship, NU, 2025

Dean Chair Fellowship, NU, 2021

Member Tau Beta Pi since 2021

Outstanding Student Award for Academic Achievement, UTRGV, 2020

Presidential Graduate Research Award, UTRGV, 2019

CNPQ Research Award, 2017