He holds a bachelor's, master's and doctorate in Physics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is an adjunct professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas). Has experience in Physics, with emphasis on computer simulations in Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics. Currently he is dedicated to the study of the following themes: computer simulation in the teaching of physics, scientific dissemination and the history of science and teaching.