I am a Brazilian urban planner and early-career researcher who has recently been awarded a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará. I’ve been developing a research agenda around themes such as the impact of urban projects on communities and local economies, transport-induced gentrification, residential displacement, and the notion of inclusive urban development, paying particular attention to the needs of and the burdens imposed on traditionally marginalized populations in the Global South. While I closely follow and appreciate research on quantitative accessibility measures and transportation modelling, I find myself particularly drawn to place-based investigations, especially those that employ rigorous qualitative or mixed-methods approaches.

Drawing on case studies as the main methodological approach, my doctoral research project was recognized with the 2021 ANPET Research in Development Award from the National Association for Research and Education in Transportation.

I now aim to develop a research trajectory that moves between theorization, empirical characterization, and action research, at the intersection of transportation, urban development, and social equity.