Olá! My name is Eric Araújo, Brazilian, married to Amy Paul, and I currently hold the following positions:
Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Calvin University
Head of the Behavioural Informatics Laboratory (BILbo)
My research explores computational approaches to understanding human behavior and social dynamics, seeking to contribute meaningful insights that serve the common good through rigorous scholarship and ethical technology development.
🔬 Research & Scholarship¶
I investigate the spread of opinions, sentiments, and behaviors in complex systems through multiagent modeling and simulations, offering insights into social dynamics across diverse domains including politics, cooperation, health, criminology, and religion.
Multidisciplinary Approach
My work bridges computer science with multiple domains, using computational tools to address real-world challenges:
🏛️ Political Science: Modeling opinion dynamics and polarization in communities
🏥 Public Health: Understanding behavior spread and intervention strategies
🛡️ Public Security: Analyzing crime patterns through network topology
📱 Social Computing: Investigating misinformation spread and social influence
🌱 Behavioral Change: Promoting healthier lifestyles through computational insights
Core Methodologies:
- Agent-based modeling and simulation
- Complex network analysis
- Social dynamics modeling
- Cognitive behavioral frameworks
- Machine learning applications
📖 Academic Resources¶
🎓 Educational Background¶
📰 Recent Updates & Achievements¶
Latest Academic Activities
Recent Presentations (2025)¶
American Scientific Affiliation Conference
July 19, 2025 - Presented Behavioral Insights into Political Polarization in Christian Communities through Computational Modeling at ASA 2025
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International AI & Society Symposium
May 28, 2025 - Participated in “Algorithms, Democracy and Society: challenges and perspectives” discussing education, AI and society (Portuguese)
Recent Publications¶
Journal of Complex Systems (2025)
Exploring the Link Between Urban Topology and Street Crime Using Complex Networks: A Case Study from Southeast Brazil
Co-supervised with Prof. Dr. Angelica de Sousa da Mata, developed by master’s student Matheus Flausino
Brazilian Journal of Physics Teaching (2024)
The use of agent-based modeling in the study of complex systems (Portuguese)
Result of Clayton R. da Silva’s master’s studies, in partnership with Prof. Angélica S. Mata
International Collaboration¶
INSNA Sunbelt 2025 - Paris, France
Poster presentation: Scientific Collaboration in Health and Life Sciences: A Study of Brazil’s Contributions and Partnerships
Collaboration with Fiocruz (Brazil) examining global health research networks
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“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” - Abraham Kuyper
- Flausino, M. de A., Araújo, E., & da Mata, A. S. (2025). Exploring the link between urban topology and street crime using complex networks: a case study from Southeast Brazil. Journal of Complex Networks, 13(4). 10.1093/comnet/cnaf016
- Silva, C. R. da, Mesquita, O., Araújo, E., & Mata, A. S. (2025). Uso da modelagem baseada em agentes no estudo de sistemas complexos. Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, 47. 10.1590/1806-9126-rbef-2024-0464