Rafael De Castro Aguiar

Rafael De Castro Aguiar

PHD Researcher

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  • About me

    PhD, Biomedical Engineer (Neuroengineering) || Data Scientist || Researcher

  • Education

    • University of Leeds

      2018 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience
    • Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto / FEUP

      2008 - 2015
      BEng and Master's degree Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Master in Robotics (Minor in Biomedical Engineering)

    • University of Strathclyde

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Science (MSc) Biomedical Engineering with Biomechanics Completed with Distinction
    • The University of Hull

      2012 - 2013
      ERASMUS Exchange Program Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: International Students Association

  • Experience

    • 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

    • INESC TEC

      Jun 2024 - now
      Research Assistant (Biomedical Engineer)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IELTS 8.0

    • The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Top 10 Skills for Healthcare Data Analysts

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Applied Data Science with Python

      Coursera
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • YouthPass

      Erasmus
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Federação Académica do Porto (FAP no Bairro) on Feb 2012
      Federação Académica do Porto (FAP no Bairro)Associated with Rafael De Castro Aguiar
    • Volunteer

      Issued by European Voluntary Service on Sept 2015
      European Voluntary ServiceAssociated with Rafael De Castro Aguiar