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Leonardo holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Physics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG/Brazil) and completed a multidisciplinary PhD in Sport Sciences, focusing on nonlinear time-series analysis in human motor behavior. He joined the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2018 as a Research Fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His work features interdisciplinary breadth, integrating statistical physics, complex systems science, and data analytics to tackle real-world challenges in various sectors, including resources and medical data analysis. In 2021, he was recognized with the prestigious Australian Global Talent Visa for his contributions to Data Science and Digital Technologies. As of 2022, he serves as a Senior Research Fellow/Data Scientist at the ITTC Data Analytics Resources Environments (DARE) within UWA, while also being affiliated with the Centre for Exploration Targeting. His research focuses on network science, dynamical systems, nonlinear time series analysis, and developing innovative data visualization tools to facilitate the exploration of large datasets. He also mentors PhD candidates in data science and Python programming and is a reviewer for several international scientific journals.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Conducting research and mentorship in Data Science and analytical tool development.
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