I am a post-doctoral researcher at Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), Italy, from 2022. My research focuses on techniques to enhance software quality, particularly through testing, empirical software engineering, software architecture, and formal methods. At GSSI, I have been deeply involved in the VITALITY project in collaboration with Thales Alenia Space, and I also contributed to the COBOL project, developing adaptive solutions for smart environmental management using digital twins. Another active line of research explores software test prioritization using Markov chains, which addresses the practical challenges of testing in critical domains, where I have a strong background.

As a former Assistant Professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) (2014 to 2022), I taught a broad range of bachelor and technical courses and led community-centred projects in health informatics, assistive technologies, and education. I supervised over 20 bachelor theses and outreach projects (fellows), which serve the community directly. These experiences inform my student-centred approach to teaching, where theory is integrated with real-world applications. Additionally, I have been the coordinator of the Bachelor Program of Systems Analysis and Development and of the Secondary Technical Program of Web Development. This period includes a sort of pedagogical activities, such as creation of curriculum, approval of regulations for internship and undergraduate thesis, to name a few.

My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Computing from the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), a Master's in Electronic Engineering and Computing from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA), and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the Paulista State University (UNESP).

I have also been collaborating with Graduate Programs. At GSSI, I offer courses for doctoral students. At INPE, as a collaborating Faculty, I’ve offered courses and co-supervised students. Some IFSP students under my supervision worked on research topics developed at INPE.

I bring over a decade of combined teaching and research, and I am heavily committed to inclusive and impactful education and innovation. Throughout my career, my research bridges foundational software engineering across various domains such as space systems, health, robotic, assistive technologies, and sustainable computing. I have published in high-impact journals, contributed to international research projects, and collaborated with both academic and industrial partners. And lastly, I am an enthusiast of programs aimed at encouraging the participation of women in technology.

NEWS!!

I am chairing the Context-aware, Autonomous and Smart Architecture Workshop (CASA@ECSA 2026) co-located with the 20th European Conference on Software Architecture to be held on 7-11 September 2026 in Bolzano, Italy. Consider to participate!!