Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has a Doctor of Science (Design) degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).Has been working professionally as an educator for the Undergraduate Course in Design at PUC-Rio since 2007, responsible for mentoring dozens of final-year undergraduate projects in games, animation, interaction design, smart objects, among others areas of expertise.Adopts a Project-Based Learning and problem-solving approach, showing that through personalization, creativity stimulation and learner-centric education, it's possible to develop intrinsic motivation, autonomy and critical thinking. Is also a mentor for the student-led Prisma Game Lab, where decentralized teaching-learning practices aimed at game development are explored.Has collaborated as a freelance artist creating visual and interactive content for important instutitions, museums and international events, such as FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour 2010 , Bienal Internacional do Livro Rio 2013, Geneva International Motor Show 2014, Frost Museum and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.