My main research contributions and interests include Operations Research and Data Science, more specifically on Statistical Methods and Time Series Analysis, including modelling, forecasting and simulation. Most of the applications I have investigated are in Energy, Operations Management and Health Care systems.
I welcome enquiries from potential Master's and PhD students in these areas.
I am a Director (elected) of both the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and the Brazilian Operational Research Society (SOBRAPO, 1st Vice President).
I am also the President (elected) of ANPEPRO (Associação Nacional de Pós-graduação e Pesquisa em Engenharia de Produção).
Research Recognition & Awards in Brazil: (1) Level 1 CNPq Productivity Research Grant (2017>...) and (2) FAPERJ Research Grant (renowned research scientists) (2015>...).
I am the Lab Head of Forecasting and Resources Optimization Group (FROG).
Electrical Engineering, Doctor of Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Head - Industrial Engineering Department, PUC-Rio (2023 > ...)
Head - Industrial Engineering Graduate Program (2015 > 2023)
Production Journal, Associate Editor, (2017 > ... )
Forecasting Journal, Editorial Board (2022 > ... )
The Oracle, Editor (2021 > ...)
President (elected), ANPEPRO [Associação Nacional de Pós-graduação e Pesquisa em Engenharia de Produção] (2023 > ... )
Director (elected), International Institute of Forecasters (2021 > ... )
Vice President, SOBRAPO [Brazilian Operational Research Society] (2022 > ... )
Secretary, SWEET - Section on Water, Energy and EnvironmenT, from IIF (2021 > 2023 )
Deliberative Board of ANPEPRO (2019 > 2022 )
First Treasurer (elected), SOBRAPO [Brazilian Operational Research Society] (2019 > 2021 )