Summary
Laerte Rodrigues is an assistant professor and PhD researcher in bioinformatics with a decade of experience blending structural bioinformatics, parallel and distributed programming, data mining and applied statistics. Based in Minas Gerais, Brazil, he teaches AI, computer architecture and logic while conducting research that applies scalable computing to biological problems. His background spans academia and industry roles—from systems analyst and web developer to instructor—giving him practical experience in production systems and teaching. Laerte holds a MSc in Informatics focused on parallel systems for bioinformatics and is completing a PhD at UFMG, reflecting strong depth in both algorithms and domain science. Unusually, he also added formal training in music pedagogy, hinting at a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving and communication. He is known for turning complex computational biology challenges into teachable, reproducible solutions for students and research teams.
10 years of coding experience
BsC, Computer Science, BsC, Computer Science at Universidade FUMEC
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Music Pedagogy, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Music Pedagogy at Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioinformatics, Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioinformatics, Ph.D. at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Portuguese, English