Marcio Alves de Oliveira

Innovative, challenge-driven educator, scientist, and administrator with over 20 years of experience in higher education. Talented in developing high-impact educational practices with a focus on non-traditional students, applied and collaborative learning, support of faculty development, and use of experimental pedagogies. First Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation & Technology in a School Public Health with expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating new essential technology-based solutions and educational spaces that enhance students learning and promote faculty creativity. As a scientist, the main focus of my research has been on the study of developmental process of neuromechanical variables across the lifespan with the long-term goal of identifying the underling neural mechanisms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). I have published numerous papers characterizing the developmental changes of force control in children. Life-long learner, successful in various roles within academia. Perceptive, determined, confident and happy with my personal and professional choices.