Mathemateician Edgard Pimentel, originally from São Paulo, has found a new home in Rio de Janeiro, although he still holds a special place in his heart for the São Paulo soccer club team. He pursued his interest in differential equations by earning a master’s degree in applied mathematics from the University of São Paulo. He further expanded his knowledge by obtaining a PhD in Mathematics from the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon, Portugal. Following his doctorate, Edgard completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the same institution, as well as at the Federal University of Ceará and the National Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA). He currently holds a position as a researcher at the Mathematics Center of the University of Coimbra and is a Professor at PUC-Rio. Edgard believes that some of his best ideas initially turned out to be completely incorrect. However, it was through revising these ideas that he discovered the most fruitful outcomes of his studies. His experimental nature extends beyond academia. Edgard is also an amateur chef who meticulously researches and experiments with recipes for hummus and pita bread.