# Patricia A. Vargas

> researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0002-3272-2521

**Wikidata**: [Q61005002](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61005002)  
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## Summary
Patricia A. Vargas is a female computer scientist who has held research positions at various academic institutions including the University of Sussex and Heriot-Watt University. She obtained her PhD and Master's degree from the University of Campinas in Brazil and maintains an active academic presence with her ORCID ID being 0000-0002-3272-2521.

## Biography
- Born: November 4, 1969
- Nationality: Not specified in provided material
- Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2001-2005), Master's degree (1998-2000) - both from University of Campinas
- Known for: Computer science research and academic work
- Employer(s): Heriot-Watt University (2008-2014, with continuous appointment starting October 2008), University of Sussex (Research Fellow, 2005-2008)
- Field(s): Computer science

## Contributions
Patricia A. Vargas is a computer scientist with an established academic career spanning at least 15 years. She earned her doctorate from the University of Campinas in Brazil in 2005, following a Master's degree from the same institution (1998-2000). After completing her education, Vargas served as a research fellow at the University of Sussex in the UK from 2005 to 2008. She then joined Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she has maintained a continuous appointment since October 2008 with at least one period of employment spanning until July 2014. Her academic work is recognized internationally, with multiple identifiers across scholarly databases including ORCID (0000-0002-3272-2521), Scopus author ID (55146997400), and Dimensions author ID (011466120725.42), indicating ongoing research contributions in the field of computer science.

## FAQs
### Q: What degrees has Patricia A. Vargas earned?
A: Patricia A. Vargas earned both a Master's degree (1998-2000) and a Doctor of Philosophy (2001-2005) from the University of Campinas.

### Q: Which academic institutions has Patricia A. Vargas worked at?
A: She has been employed as a research fellow at the University of Sussex (2005-2008) and has held positions at Heriot-Watt University since 2008, with continuous appointments noted from 2008-2014 and 2009-2014.

### Q: How can I find Patricia A. Vargas' academic publications?
A: You can access her scholarly work through her ORCID ID (0000-0002-3272-2521), Scopus author ID (55146997400), or Dimensions author ID (011466120725.42).

### Q: When was Patricia A. Vargas born?
A: Patricia A. Vargas was born on November 4, 1969.

## Why They Matter
Patricia A. Vargas represents the international mobility of academic talent in computer science, moving from her education in Brazil to research positions in the UK. Her sustained appointment at Heriot-Watt University for over a decade suggests significant contributions to computer science education and research at this institution. As a female computer scientist, her career demonstrates the increasing representation of women in technical fields and the international nature of academic research networks. Her active scholarly profile across multiple international databases indicates she maintains research productivity while balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities at her institutions.

## Notable For
- Female computer scientist with over 15 years of academic experience
- Maintained continuous appointment at Heriot-Watt University from 2008-2014
- Earned both Master's and PhD degrees from University of Campinas in Brazil
- Comprehensive scholarly profile with multiple international identification numbers
- Research fellowship at University of Sussex prior to joining Heriot-Watt University

## Body
### Early Life and Education
Patricia A. Vargas was born on November 4, 1969. She pursued higher education at the University of Campinas in Brazil, completing her Master's degree between October 1998 and October 2000. She continued at the same institution for her doctoral studies, earning her Doctor of Philosophy degree between April 2001 and April 2005.

### Academic Appointments
After completing her PhD, Vargas began her academic career as a research fellow at the University of Sussex, where she was employed from June 2005 to September 2008. She then transitioned to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, starting in October 2008. While at Heriot-Watt, she held a continuous appointment until July 2014, and there is also evidence of another appointment period from October 2009 to July 2014, indicating a continued relationship with the institution.

### Scholarly Identification
Vargas maintains an extensive scholarly profile across international databases:
- ORCID: 0000-0002-3272-2521
- ISNI: 0000000410285740
- GND ID: 1140146297
- VIAF ID: 304899416
- Scopus Author ID: 55146997400
- Dimensions Author ID: 011466120725.42
- Springer Nature Person ID: 011466120725.42
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n2013040766

These identifiers facilitate the traceability of her academic work across different scholarly platforms and research databases.

## References

1. IdRef
2. Integrated Authority File
3. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-3272-2521/employment/5513922)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. NUKAT
6. Library of Congress Authorities
7. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0002-3272-2521/external-identifiers/1401371)
8. [SciGraph](https://scigraph.springernature.com/person.011466120725.42)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File