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paulopreto/README.md

Paulo Roberto Pereira Santiago 👋🏽

Hello! I'm Paulo Roberto Pereira Santiago, a professor and researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP) 🇧🇷. My passion lies at the intersection of Biomechanics and Computer Engineering.

🎓 Education and Experience 🕵🏽‍♂️

  • Academic Background:

    • Bachelor's in Physical Education from São Paulo State University (UNESP - Rio Claro).
    • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from the Virtual University of São Paulo (UNIVESP).
    • Master's and Ph.D. in Motricity Sciences from São Paulo State University (UNESP).

  • Research and Teaching:

    • Developing innovative technologies for sports performance analysis and rehabilitation.
    • Applying machine learning techniques and data analysis to biomechanical data.

🌐 Interests and Expertise 🚀

  • Exploring the potential of emerging technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and wearable sensors for sports training and rehabilitation.
  • Utilizing machine learning and data analysis to understand human movement and optimize athletic performance.
  • Proficient with Linux systems, especially in scientific computing and data analysis.

🧑🏽‍🔬 Highlighted GitHub Projects 🌟

Here are some of the projects I've been involved in:

  • vailá - Multimodal Toolbox: I'm one of the creators, idealizers, and maintainers of this project, which focuses on multimodal Biomechanics data analysis. GitHub Repository

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- **Project A**: Software tool for analyzing running gait using motion capture data. Developed with Python, Matlab/GNU-Octave, and specialized biomechanics software. - **Project B**: Machine learning-based approach to predict injury risk in professional athletes. Built with Python and various machine learning libraries. - **Project C**: Motion capture for biomechanical analysis with Vicon, Qualisys, and OptiTrack. Markerless human movement analysis.

🌍 Collaboration

I'm also a collaborator of the L.A.B.E. (Laboratory for Applied Biomechanics and Ergonomics) at the University of North Florida. Team Page

📫 Connect with Me 💌

Would you like to know more about me or my projects? Feel free to reach out. You can find more about me and my work on the following platforms:

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