Rafael De Castro Aguiar

Experience

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  University of Leeds

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2023

  PHD Researcher

  PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience ● Thesis: Identifying Muscle Activity Patterns in Static and Dynamic Activities of Daily Living● Supervisors: Dr. Samit Chakrabarty, Dr. Ioannis Delis● Focus: MAPs, Muscle Synergies, CNS, Neuromuscular Control, Neuroprosthetics, sEMG, Kinematics, Wearable Devices, Human-Robot-Interactions, Rehabilitation, ADLs, Assistive Technology.Project management, student supervision and mentoring ● Assisted supervision, mentoring and management of several students (∼20 ppl) Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees final projects, as well as summer internships.● Management of laboratory space, providing supervision, training and recording of a multitude of human physiology and kinematics data with trainees.Demonstrating (Lectures) Oct 2019 – Feb 2021● Assisted and conducted lectures in BSc. Sports Science.● Preparation of graded material and grading student tests and exams. Show less

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  INESC TEC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Research Assistant (Biomedical Engineer)