Welcome

I'm an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Rhode Island. I joined URI in 2015 after working as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Delaware. I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Utah State University, a M.S. in Computer Science from the Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação at the Universidade de São Paulo, and a B.S. in Computer Science from the Faculdade de Computação at the Universidade Federal de Mato Groso do Sul.

Prospective graduate students

Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate research in my group. While I appreciate all inquiries, please be aware that due to the high volume of messages I receive, I may not be able to respond to individual emails. I encourage you to explore the following links for information about our admission process, program specifics, and potential funding opportunities:

• Ph.D. in Computer and Statistical Sciences and M.S. in Computer Science
• Graduate School's Admission and Funding
• International applicants

Research Interests

My research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, with a particular emphasis on Deep Learning techniques applied to source code and computer programs. I explore innovative ways to leverage AI for understanding, optimizing, and analyzing software. My work has extended to address challenging problems in various domains, including computer program optimization and analysis, application of ML to computer vision tasks, and computational biology and bioinformatics.

Mailing Address

9 Greenhouse Road, Suite 2
Kingston, RI, 02881

Contact Information

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