I am an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering. My research is focused on the areas of Biophotonics, Biomedical Optics, and Biomedical Imaging. I have an interest in both basic and applied research for the development of methodologies, techniques, and models for biomedical diagnosis using visible and infrared radiations. biomaterials. I have a strong interest in technological innovation development. Currently, I am the coordinator of the Health Innovation Hub in the Metropolitan Region of Recife (CISNE), a project supported by the State of Pernambuco aimed at fostering the innovation ecosystem throughout the state.”