Flávio Codeço Coelho
About Flávio Codeço Coelho
Flávio Codeço Coelho is a professor at the School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas and a scientific collaborator at Université de Genève. He has a background in biology and biomedical engineering, with extensive experience in research on vector-borne diseases and the application of blockchain technology.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Flávio Codeço Coelho has been a Professor at the School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2010. His role involves teaching and conducting research in applied mathematics, particularly focusing on areas relevant to epidemiology and data analysis. His tenure at FGV spans over 14 years, during which he has contributed to the academic community and engaged in various research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Flávio Codeço Coelho holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, completed between 1987 and 1992. He further pursued a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering at COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, from 1993 to 1995. He earned his PhD in Quantitative Biology from The University of Texas, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in vector-borne diseases and data analysis.
Background
Flávio Codeço Coelho has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in research and academia. He worked as a Researcher at Fiocruz from 2003 to 2008 and served as R&D Director at Appus | HR Analytics from 2016 to 2018. He co-founded LEXIMATH, focusing on information modeling and management, from 2011 to 2015. His experience also includes positions at Columbia University and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Research Focus and Techniques
Flávio Codeço Coelho's research primarily focuses on the transmission dynamics of vector-borne diseases. He employs advanced techniques such as Bayesian Inference and data visualization in his projects. Additionally, he utilizes natural language processing and AI methods for analyzing large datasets, contributing to the understanding of complex epidemiological patterns.
Current Roles and Collaborations
Currently, Flávio Codeço Coelho holds multiple positions, including Epidemiology Data Analysis Coordinator at The GRAPH Network since 2020 and Scientific Collaborator at Université de Genève since 2021. His work involves training engineers in developing smart contracts on the Ethereum platform and applying blockchain technology to address complex problems in his field.