Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Passo Fundo (UPF, 2007), a Masters degree (2010), and a Ph.D. (2014) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Currently, he is an Associate Professor D Level 1 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DEM) at the Technology Center (CT) of the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). His areas of expertise include mechanical and residual stress analysis using ultrasound, abrasive wear, 3D printing, mechanical design, and product design methodology.