PhD in Communication and Culture | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) | 2015
- Published three books and numerous articles on communication, migration, and human rights.
- Doctoral research: 200 years of immigration in Brazil, examining cultural, sociological, and communicative aspects.
Specialist in Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster | Harvard University | 2022
Master’s Degree in Communication | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) | 2011
- Focused on the internet’s role in citizenship and human rights.
Visiting Professor | Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA) | 2022
- Former professor of the postgraduate course in Human Rights; UNILA a Brazilian public university that welcomes students from various countries.
Other publications and activities
- Citizenship and the Internet (2017): Explores media representation and political engagement.
- Two Centuries of Immigration in Brazil (2019): Documents press coverage of migration from the 19th century onward.
- Guide to Social Communication and Risk Communication in Animal Health (2007, ISSN 0101-6970): co-author working for the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). The Guide is available online in Portuguese and in Spanish.
- Delivered a TEDx talk on human rights and migration (check below).
Academic CV