From an early age, I have been deeply interested in the natural sciences. Growing up in the Amazonian environment fostered my curiosity about the region’s extraordinary biological diversity, which ultimately shaped my decision to pursue a career in biology.

 

I am currently serve as a volunteer researcher at the Emílio Goeldi Museum, studying the evolutionary forces that shape the remarkable diversity of Neotropical fish communities. 

My work adopts an integrative framework that bridges traditional taxonomy and state-of-the-art molecular approaches, enabling the description of new species, the revision of taxonomic classifications, and the exploration of population structure.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Pará (2017), where I developed a strong foundation in molecular ecology through research on DNA barcoding of butterflies and fishes under the supervision of Jonathan Ready.

I later completed a Master's degree in Zoology at the same institution (2018–2020), focusing on the phylogenetic relationships and biogeography of freshwater stingrays.

During my PhD at the Emílio Goeldi Museum, I focused on the taxonomy, phylogenomics, and population genomics of suckermouth catfishes. Alongside my research, I actively contribute to the curation and development of the museum’s Ichthyological Collection.

Beyond academia, I enjoy engaging with the arts, especially cinema, theatre, museums and exploring music.