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Vasco Neves

@vasconeves

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Data scientist and researcher specializing in statistical modeling and ML.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles applying advanced data science and ML to research-driven, collaborative teams where I can lead reproducible studies, mentor others, and build deployable tools that generate scientific and societal impact.

I am a data scientist and researcher with a strong foundation in statistical and numerical modeling, machine learning, and scientific research across astrophysics, genomics, and environmental monitoring.

I have led interdisciplinary projects that produced peer-reviewed publications, secured competitive funding (including a 60k€ Young Talents grant), and developed open-source hardware and data pipelines for GWAS/PRS and environmental sensing.

I blend rapid learning, creative problem solving, and project leadership to deliver reproducible analytics, publishable science, and practical tools for data-driven organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Science Researcher

Universidade de Aveiro - IBIMED

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Conducted medical-science research applying data science and GWAS pipelines to evaluate 100 PRS methods, concluding on their limited reliability for stratification and developing tools for polygenic risk analysis.

Python R Polygenic Risk Scores Statistical Modeling Machine Learning Data Analysis

Project Coordinator

Associação Portuguesa de Educação Ambiental

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Led development of a WebSIG platform and low-cost open-source air quality sensors, secured a €50k funding proposal, executed 86 mobile measurements, and guided publication of 6 student papers involving 149 students.

Project Management Environmental Monitoring ESP32 3D Printing Data Collection GIS Grant writing

Research Project Lead

Instituto Federal do Paraná

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Led open-source hardware research including telescope dome automation, a community 3D printer, and a high-precision plastic extruder; published results, presented at events, and mentored 4 student researchers.

3D Printing CAD Embedded Systems Project Leadership Prototyping Mentorship Technical Documentation

Senior Researcher / Data Scientist

CNPQ - MCT

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Performed advanced data-science studies of M-dwarf planet hosts, secured a €60k Young Talents grant, published 11 papers, and contributed discoveries from HARPS observations including multiple exoplanets.

Astrophysical Data Analysis Time Series Radial Velocity Python Fortran Scientific Programming Grant writing

Researcher / Data Scientist

Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)

Researched M-dwarf stars and exoplanets using data-science methods, co-authored discovery of an Earth-size habitable-zone planet, and developed a statistical method tripling precision of radius and density estimates.

Exoplanet Detection Statistical Modeling Time Series Analysis Python HARPS Data Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade do Porto

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Astronomy

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Astronomy completed in collaboration with Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I).

Universidade de Aveiro

Master of Science, Physics

Master of Science in Physics from Universidade de Aveiro.

Universidade de Aveiro

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Universidade de Aveiro.

Data Science Infinity / MITx / Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon

Professional Certificate / Postgraduate Degree, Data Science / Clinical Trials

Professional development and certificate coursework in Data Science, Statistics and Data Science (MITx), and a Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Trials.