Personal Profile

• Born 1947, in Campinas, Brazil
• Italian ancestry (Abruzzo, Trentino/Alto Adige)
• Married to Silvia Helena Cardoso, PhD
• Two sons from a previous marriage, Alexandre and Marcelo.

Personal Preferences

• Classical music, jazz, big band, American and Brazilian pop music;
• Science reading and writing;
• Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian, German and French;
• Sports: swimming, walking.
• Hobbies: photo, home computing, movies and theater
• Gastronomy: Italian, French and Brazilian cuisine. Wines.
• Traveling