I am a research scientist, designer, and software engineer with a passion for creating computational tools that empower communities to explore sound, physical computing, machine learning, and web technologies. My work is rooted in human-centered design methodologies, and I’m committed to fostering creativity through technology.

Currently, I’m a Research Associate in Digital Musical Instrument Design at the Augmented Instruments Lab within the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London. My research focuses on advancing digital musical instruments with critical design, entanglement theories, cutting-edge AI and embedded systems.

Previously, I was a Research Fellow at the Multi-Sensory-Devices Lab at University College London (UCL), where I worked on the computational design and optimization of acoustic metamaterials and ultrasonic phased arrays to develop next-generation mid-air haptic interfaces. Prior to that, I contributed to the Experimental Music Technologies Lab at University of Sussex, where I developed web-based live coding environments like Sema and the sema-engine, integrating music and machine learning in novel and accessible ways.

My academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from Goldsmiths, University of London, an M.A. in Management in the Creative Industries from Portuguese Catholic University, and a Licenciatura in Computer Science and Systems Engineering, alongside an MSc in Mobile Systems, both from the University of Minho.

With over 10 years of experience in applied research and development, I’ve worked on large-scale, publicly funded projects (EU H2020, AHRC/UKRI, ERC, ERDF) and have collaborated with industry leaders such as Meta Reality Labs, Sony R&D, and Google ATAP, as well as various creative startups and scale-ups. Before transitioning into academia, I spent 7 years as a software architect and engineer in the industry, developing digital signage and business intelligence solutions.

Through my research and teaching roles at several UK and Portuguese universities, I continue to share my passion for interdisciplinary innovation, enabling the next generation of creators and technologists.