Alexandre Linhares
About Alexandre Linhares
Alexandre Linhares is a professor specializing in Decision, Cognitive, and Management Sciences at FGV, where he has worked since 2000. He also serves as the director-general for Brazilian operations of The Club of Rome and has a background in algorithms from his Ph.D. studies at the National Institute of Space Research.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Alexandre Linhares has been a professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2000. His role focuses on Decision, Cognitive, and Management Sciences. Over his 24 years at FGV, he has contributed to the academic community through teaching and research, emphasizing the application of cognitive models in decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Linhares obtained his Ph.D. in Operations Research and Computer Science from the National Institute of Space Research, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background includes a strong emphasis on algorithms, which forms the foundation of his research and teaching. His expertise lies in computational cognitive models and their applications.
Background
Alexandre Linhares has a notable academic and professional background in cognitive sciences and algorithms. His studies at the National Institute of Space Research equipped him with advanced knowledge in computational methods. This background supports his current research interests and professional endeavors.
Research Focus and Publications
Alexandre Linhares's research primarily focuses on computational cognitive models, drawing inspiration from Hofstadter's Fluid Concepts and Kanerva's Sparse Distributed Memory. He explores the commercial applications of these models, contributing to the field through various published research papers available on Google Scholar.
Role in The Club of Rome
Alexandre Linhares serves as the director-general for Brazilian operations of The Club of Rome. In this role, he engages with global challenges and promotes sustainable development initiatives, leveraging his expertise in decision sciences and cognitive models to influence policy and strategy.