Aline Viol, Ph.D. | Research Page

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I am a physicist with a foundation in complex systems and computational science. Guided by systems-based reasoning, I investigate how structure emerges from interaction, how collective patterns arise from local dynamics, and how latent dimensions can be inferred from complex, high-dimensional observations.

My research trajectory spans from modeling quantum effects in molecules to designing analytical software for clinicians. Across this spectrum, I engage with questions that resist simple explanations—ranging from the neural correlates of consciousness to the development of practical tools that enable professionals without a mathematical background to navigate the quantitative complexity of large-scale data. Addressing such challenges requires translating mathematical rigor into operational frameworks. My work is oriented toward building interpretable modeling systems that can operate under real-world constraints.

Across disciplines, cultures, and problem domains, I focus on maintaining methodological coherence while bridging abstract theory and practical implementation.

Education

2015 Ph.D. in Physics
2011 M.Sc. in Applied Physics
2009 B.Sc. in Physics

Expertise

Physics

Complex systems
Network science
Nonlinear dynamics
Information theory
Self-organized criticality

Neuroscience

Brain dynamics
Neural plasticity
Memory
Higher cognitive functions
Psychedelic states
Personality traits

Data Science

Bayesian inference
Machine learning
Large language models
Probabilistic models
Generative models

Trajectory

Research Centers

IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center – US
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience – DE
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour – NL

Universities

Radboud University – NL
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati – IT
Technische Universität Berlin – DE
Universidade Federal de Viçosa – BR
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – BR
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – BR

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