# David Pinto > researcher and software engineer **Wikidata**: [Q48192056](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48192056) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/david-pinto ## Summary David Pinto was born in Porto and holds Portuguese citizenship. He received his education from the University of Minho and the University of Galway. He has worked at the University of Oxford since 2014, first from 2014 to 2016, then from 2016 to 2021, and continues to serve there from 2021 to the present. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford. ## Summary David Pinto is a Portuguese researcher and software engineer specializing in image analysis and biochemistry. Known online by the pseudonym Carnë Draug, he has served as a researcher at the University of Oxford. His work focuses on the intersection of software engineering and biological research, notably authoring a doctoral thesis on reproducible research approaches to characterizing core histone sequences. ## Biography * **Born:** Porto, Portugal (Date not specified) * **Nationality:** Portugal * **Education:** * **Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry:** University of Galway (2009–2014; degree awarded 2017). Thesis: *"Characterisation of core histone sequences and nuclear mobility using a reproducible research approach."* * **Undergraduate Studies:** University of Minho (2004–2008). Fields: Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Botany. * **Known for:** Research in image analysis and software engineering within the biological sciences. * **Employer(s):** * University of Oxford (2014–Present; holds roles starting from 2014, 2016, and 2021). * Department of Biochemistry (Start date: April 2014). * **Field(s):** Image analysis, Software Engineering, Biochemistry. ## Contributions David Pinto contributes to the scientific community primarily through the integration of software engineering and biological research. His significant academic contribution is his PhD thesis, *"Characterisation of core histone sequences and nuclear mobility using a reproducible research approach,"* completed at the University of Galway. This work emphasizes reproducible research methodologies in biochemistry. Professionally, he has maintained a long-term association with the University of Oxford, starting in the Department of Biochemistry in April 2014. His role bridges the gap between programming and wet-lab science, applying computational techniques to image analysis. He is active in the software development community, notably maintaining a presence on GitHub and the Octave Wiki under the alias "carandraug," where he contributes to open-source software discussions. He speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish, facilitating his collaboration in international research environments. ## FAQs ### Q: What is David Pinto's academic background? A: David Pinto studied biology and related fields at the University of Minho (2004–2008) before earning a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Galway, which he completed in 2014 and was awarded in 2017. ### Q: What pseudonyms does David Pinto use? A: He uses the aliases "carandraug," "cdraug," and "Carnë Draug" for his software engineering and online profiles, including GitHub and Wikipedia/Wikidata contributions. ### Q: Where has David Pinto worked? A: He has been employed by the University of Oxford and the Department of Biochemistry since 2014. He also worked as a researcher at the University of Galway during his doctoral studies. ## Why They Matter David Pinto exemplifies the modern interdisciplinary scientist who combines rigorous software engineering practices with biological research. His focus on "reproducible research" is particularly significant in the contemporary scientific landscape, where the ability to verify and replicate computational analyses is crucial for validity. By working on image analysis within a major institution like the University of Oxford, he contributes to the technological infrastructure that allows biologists to quantify cellular processes accurately. His dual identity as both a programmer and researcher allows him to develop tools that are scientifically robust and tailored to the specific needs of biochemistry, bridging a critical skills gap in the life sciences. ## Notable For * **Interdisciplinary Research:** Combining software engineering with biochemistry and image analysis. * **Reproducible Research:** Authoring a thesis specifically focused on a reproducible research approach to histone sequences. * **Open Source Contribution:** Active presence in the Octave community and on GitHub (user: carandraug). * **Long-term Oxford Affiliation:** Continuous employment at the University of Oxford in various research capacities since 2014. ## Body ### Early Life and Education David Miguel Susano Pinto was born in Porto, Portugal. He pursued higher education at the University of Minho between 2004 and 2008, where he studied a broad range of biological fields including molecular biology, microbiology, and botany. He subsequently moved to Ireland to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway) in the field of biochemistry. His doctoral studies began in January 2009 and concluded in January 2014. His thesis, published in 2017, was titled *"Characterisation of core histone sequences and nuclear mobility using a reproducible research approach."* ### Career Pinto has established a significant tenure at the University of Oxford. His employment records indicate a continuous association with the university starting in 2014. * **2014–2016:** University of Oxford. * **2016–2021:** University of Oxford. * **2021–Present:** University of Oxford. Concurrent with his early years at Oxford, he was also associated with the Department of Biochemistry starting in April 2014. His professional identity is defined by his dual role as a programmer and a researcher. ### Technical Profile Under the handle **carandraug** (and pseudonym Carnë Draug), Pinto maintains profiles on GitHub, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn. He is listed as a contributor to the Octave Wiki, indicating engagement with open-source numerical computation software. He speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish. His work in **image analysis** serves as his primary field of professional specialization. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.facebook.com/carandraug) 2. [Source](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2710-0186) 3. [Source](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miguel-susano-pinto-93380a29/) 4. [Source](http://www.bio.uminho.pt/uploads/2008.pdf) 5. [Characterisation of core histone sequences and nuclearmobility using a reproducible research approach. University of Galway. 2017](https://aran.library.nuigalway.ie/bitstream/handle/10379/6841/2017davidphd.pdf) 6. [Source](http://www.micron.ox.ac.uk/microngroup/people.php) 7. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0003-2710-0186/employment/18299064) 8. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0003-2710-0186/employment/6247568) 9. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0003-2710-0186/employment/6247561) 10. [2014](https://wiki.octave.org/wiki/index.php?title=User:Carandraug&oldid=3963)