Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ (1977), Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University (1984), and Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University (1988), with a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Cities Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE (2008). Full professor at FAU/UFRJ and in the Graduate Program in Urbanism at UFRJ (1992-2017), ad-hoc consultant and researcher for FAPERJ and CNPq, and ad-hoc consultant for CAPES. Served as Academic Coordinator of the Architecture and Urbanism Program at PUC-Rio, being responsible for its implementation. Worked professionally in development agencies and public bodies, having been Coordinator of Urban Action for the City of Rio de Janeiro. Has experience in urbanism and urban and environmental planning, with emphasis on urban development and tourism projects, regional and tourist planning, legislation, urban management, and urban violence. Currently coordinates the Urbanism and Environment Laboratory (LAURBAM) at PROURB/FAU/UFRJ and the Center for Reference in Urban Projects, Conflicts, and Environmental Vulnerability, where she develops research projects on topics related to socio-environmental vulnerability, urban violence, tourism, land use management, and urban legislation. Received the FAPERJ Scientist of Our State grant (2002-2004, 2004-2006, 2006-2008, 2008-2011, 2015-2017, 2018-2020). Engages in teaching, research, and guidance at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Was Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Urbanism at the School of Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2001-2002 and 2010-2013). Currently a Professor in the Department of Architecture and Urbanism and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Architecture at PUC-Rio.
