About Me

Biography

I am a Full Professor of Data and Network Science in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Exeter, and co-lead of the BioComplex Laboratory. My research interests include Network Science, Human Dynamics and Mobility, Complex Systems, and Urban Systems. I have spent 18 years in academia in the USA before moving to the University of Exeter in mid 2018. My lab has received funding from the National Science Foundation (USA), Army Research Office (USA), CAPES (Brazil), FUNCAP (Brazil), CNPq (Brazil), and InnovateUK (UK), to name a few.

I have relevant skills in modelling human mobility and spatiotemporal data analysis, as evidenced by several publications in areas such as human mobility models and applications, capturing human patterns, and using human mobility modelling as a framework for solving real-world applications such as social influence, reduction of inequalities in urban environments, and crime prediction.

I am deeply involved with the research community in Human Mobility and Network Science as a founding member of CompleNet and a board member of the Complex Systems Society. I am also the co-editor-in-chief of one of the main journals in the field: Applied Network Science, published by Springer Nature.

Beyond my research and editorial roles, I am involved in a number of organisations and societies (see Scholarly Engagement for more details). I also make a point of dedicating time to raising awareness about science, computer science, and data science more broadly, whether through public lectures at schools, non-profits, or community events. If you are interested in having me speak, please get in touch. I also co-organise DataBeers Exeter, an event that brings together people from academia and industry to share data science projects in an informal setting, over a beer.

I am a strong advocate for inclusivity in all aspects of academia, science, and life.

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