He has an MSc (2002) in history and theory of architecture and a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (2007) gaining both degrees from The University of São Paulo. Since 2009 he has been an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and Design of the Federal University of Uberlândia – Brazil, actuating in both Graduation and Post Graduation courses. At the same university, he held the position of Head of the Faculty (2013-2017). His main research subjects deal with the relationship of commerce and the city. On this theme, he has written a book entitled Shopping Centers: de centro de abastecimento a produto de consumo. (Shopping Centers: From supplying centres to product consumption ) in addition to several book chapters, and papers published in journals or conferences proceedings. He has also been working in practice for the last 20 years as a consultant for commerce/real estate developments, urban planning and urban design.