Prof. Thalita Obal | Operational Research | Best Researcher Award
Research Director at UTFPR, Brazil
Summary:
Dr. Thalita Monteiro Obal is an esteemed academic with a Ph.D. in Numerical Methods in Engineering from UFPR, which included advanced studies at the University of Portsmouth. She is a professor at the Federal Technological University of Paranรก, where she directs research and postgraduate studies. Her research is dedicated to creating and applying mathematical models and optimization techniques to solve complex problems in engineering, healthcare, and sustainability.
Professional Profile:
๐ฉโ๐Education:
Ph.D. in Numerical Methods in Engineering
Post Graduate Program in Numerical Methods in Engineering (PPGMNE), Federal University of Paranรก (UFPR)
Includes a sandwich period at the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Master’s in Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Agriculture
African Centre of Excellence on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Agriculture, Cรดte d’Ivoire
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
Joseph KI ZERBO University
๐ข Professional Experience:
Dr. Thalita Monteiro Obal currently serves as a Professor of Higher Education at the Federal Technological University of Paranรก, Guarapuava Campus, where she also holds the position of Director of Research and Post Graduate Studies. Her role involves overseeing research initiatives and postgraduate programs, contributing to the advancement of numerical methods and their applications across various fields.
Research Interests:
Dr. Obal’s research focuses on the development of mathematical models and optimization methods within Operations Research. Her work has practical applications in several domains, including:
- Maintenance engineering
- Civil engineering
- Healthcare
- Sustainability