Team

Head

Leonardo Gonçalves Pedroti, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Structures (UENF) and Doctor in Engineering and Materials Science (UENF). Research interests: Ceramics, reuse of industrial residues in cement-based composites, structural masonry, reactive powder concretes.

José Maria Franco de Carvalho, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UFOP). Research interests: Eco-efficient concrete, supplementary cementitious materials, rheological properties of concretes and mortars, admixtures for concretes and mortars, construction 3D printing, optimization of materials and processes.

Researchers

Beatryz Cardoso Mendes, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV) and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UFV) Research interests: Reuse of residues in civil construction, sustainability, ceramics, structural masonry, geopolymers.

Carol Ferreira Rezende Santos, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV), Doctor in Structural Engineering (EESC-USP). Research interests: Composite Structures, Structural Masonry, Reinforced Concrete, Use of industrial waste in civil construction, Development and application of composite materials, experimental and numerical analysis of structures.

Diôgo Silva de Oliveira, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master and Doctor in Structural Engineering (EESC-USP). Research interests: Reinforced concrete structures, high and ultra-high strength concrete, structural masonry, structural reinforcement.

Flávio Antônio Ferreira, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFOP). Research interests: Structural healthy, fire protection engineering, repair of structures, structures for mining.

Gustavo de Souza Veríssimo, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master and Doctor in Structural Engineering (UFMG) Research interests: Steel structures, steel and concrete composite structures, experimental analysis of structures, and applied computing for structural engineering.

Guilherme Jorge Brigolini Silva, D.Sc. UFOP Civil Engineer (UFMG), Master and Doctor in Materials Science (UFMG) Research interests: Materials science, ceramics, Portland cement, reuse of mineral waste, pozzolanic activity, building proceses, civil construction.

José Carlos Lopes Ribeiro, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master and Doctor in Structural Engineering (UFMG). Research interests: Numerical methods applied to structural and material engineering, structural masonry, fire protection engineering, fire behavior of materials.

José Luiz Rangel Paes, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFF) Doctor in Construction Engineering (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya). Research interests: Computational systems applied to structural engineering, steel and composite structures, structural masonry, reinforced concrete structures.

Kléos Magalhães Lenz César Júnior, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFF) and Doctor in Civil Engineering (University of Leeds). Research interests:

Maria Claudia Sousa Alvarenga, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Construction Engineering (UFV) Doctor in Construction Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Civil construction, building materials, construction budget and tenders.

Ricardo André Fiorotti Peixoto, D.Sc. UFOP Civil Engineer (UFJF), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV) and Doctor in Agricultural Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Recycling and sustainability, reuse of residues in construction materialsm, building performance, constructive processes, materials science and technology.

Taciano Oliveira da Silva, D.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UEFS), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV) and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests:

Members of the University’s technical staff

Nathália Matias Albuini, M.Sc. UFV Bachelor in Chemistry (UFV), Master in Agrochemistry (UFV), PhD student in Agrochemistry (UFV). Research interests: Organic chemistry, binders, chemical admixtures for concrete and mortars, paints and varnishes.

Wellington Emílio Hilarino Fernandes, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (ESUV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Reuse of residues in cement-based composites, reactive powder concrete, reuse of residues in ceramic bodies, Portland cement production.

Partner researchers

Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, D.Sc. UENF Civil Engineer (UENF), Master and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UENF). Research interests: Ceramic Materials and Sustainable Materials

Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, D.Sc. UENF Mechanical Engineer (Universidade Santa Úrsula), Master and Doctor Engineering and Materials Science (UENF), Research interests: Red ceramics, ceramic tiles, nanocomposites, cements, characterization of raw materials, incorporation of residues in ceramic and composite materials.

Eduardo Nery Duarte de Araújo, D.Sc. UFV Physicist (UFV), Master and Doctor in Physics (UFMG). Research interests: Electronic lithography, photolithography, plasma corrosion, chemical corrosion, thin film growth, semiconductor device integration.

Fernando da Silva Souza, M.Sc. UFAC Civil Engineer (UFAC), Master in Mathematics (IMPA). Research interests: Geometric analysis of structures, recycling of construction waste, recyclied concrete aggregates, sustainable construction.

Gustavo de Castro Xavier, D.Sc. UENF Civil Engineer (UENF), Master and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UENF). Research interests: Construction Materials and Components; Soil Mechanics.

Júlia Castro Mendes, M.Sc. UFJF Civil Engineer (UFJF), Master in Civil Engineering (UFOP) Research interests: Materials computational modeling, sustainable materials and building, thermal properties of cement-based composites, concrete admixtures.

Keoma Defáveri do Carmo e Silva, M.Sc. UFOP Civil Engineer (Faculdade Redentor), Master in Civil Engineering (UFOP) Research interests: Materials and building components, microstructural characterization, utilization of industrial waste, geopilymers, pozzolans, cement-based composites.

Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar, D.Sc. UFMG Metallurgical Engineering (UFMG) MSc and PhD Metallurgical and Mining Engineering (UFMG) Research interests: Structure and Mechanical Behavior of Cementitious and Metallic Materials, and Sustainability of Buildings

Mauro Nascif Rocha , D.Sc. UFV Electrical Engineering (UFMG) Master and Doctor in Computer Science (UFMG) Research interests: Optimization and Mathematical Programming, Discrete Simulation, Mobile Computing, Digital Image Processing, Information Systems.

Rancés Castillo Lara, D.Sc. UENF Civil Engineer ( UCLV), Doctor in Technical Sciences ( UCLV) Research interests: Materials and building science, durability of concrete structures in aggressive environment and Portland cement based materials with photocatalytic properties.

Wanna Carvalho Fontes, D.Sc. UFOP Architect (UNILESTEMG), Master and Doctor in Civil Engineering (UFOP) Research interests: Architecture and urbanism technologies, building materials and processes, materials technology, management and recycling of industrial solid waste, sustainability, urban envronment.

Washington Luiz Esteves Magalhaes, D.Sc. EMBRAPA Chemical Engineer (IME ), MSc and Doctor in Materials Science and Engineering (USP São Carlos) Research interests: Biorefinery, nanotechnology, wood preservative treatment, surface physicochemistry, polymeric deposition, water repellency, non-destructive analysis method, preservative treatment, drying and dimensional stability of solid wood.

PhD students

Ana Carolina Pereira Martins, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UEMG), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Eco-efficient cement-based composites, concrete blocks for structural masonry, reuse of industrial waste, sustainability.

Ariel Miranda de Souza, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Production of eco-efficient concrete, lightweight concrete, self-compacting concrete, industrial waste, sustainability

Christian Alexandre Feitosa de Souza, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UnP), Master in Civil Engineering (UC). Research interests: Bridge management system based on degradation prediction and vulnerability analysis for decision support.

Fernando Gussão Bellon, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Gustavo José Rodrigues Lopes, M.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV), Master in Civil Engineering (UFV). Research interests: Sustainability, reuse of residues as raw material in cement-based composites, water treatment.

Hellen Regina de Carvalho Veloso Moura, B.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFJF) Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Ramon Ribeiro Fontes, M.Sc. UFV Architect and Urban Planner (UFJF), Master in Civil Engineering (UFJF). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Roziani Maria Gomes , M.Sc. UFV Mathematician (FASM), Civil Engineer (UniRedentor) and Master in Architecture and Urbanism (UFV) Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Master’s students

Pedro Henrique Cota Drumond, B.Sc. UFV Civil Engineer (UFV) Research interests: Concrete Additive Manufacturing, Rheology of concrete and mortars

Bachelor’s students

Gabriela Moreira Silva, UFV Bachelor student (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Jean Carlos Bernardes Dias, UFV Bachelor student (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Marília Luise de Assis, UFV Bachelor student (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Pedro Manoel Monteiro Verly, UFV Bachelor student (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Thiago Ferreira Costa, UFV Bachelor student (UFV). Research interests: Sustainable and innovative construction.

Former Members

Anderson Caetano Gusmão
André Luis de Araújo
André Luís de Oliveira Júnior
André Luiz Candian
Arlan do Carmo Mendonça
Caio Moreira MIquelino Eleto Torres
Camila Esperidon Villela Pedras
Camila Lisboa de Sousa
Carolina de Souza Pires Costa
Délio Porto Fassoni
Douglas Mol Resende
Fabrício Cota Vasconcellos
Felipe Gabriel Drumond Machado
Fernando de Paula Cardoso
Filipe Emerick Caldeira
Filipe Oliveira de Jorge
Gabriel Neiff Gallinari Machado Sathler Mussi
Gabriel Sant’Ana Ramos Pereira
Gabriel Meireles de Arruda
Guilherme Palla Teixeira
Igor Lopes Salgado
Jaqueline de Assis Oliveira
João Pedro Martins Pereira
João Vitor Brunelli Lemes
Júlia Castro Pereira
Karini Cristia Quaresma Nunes de Oliveira
Laís Sessa Almança
Larice Gomes Justino
Lorena Sathler
Lorenna Lucas Amaral
Marcell José de Andrade Olivier
Maria Claudia Alvarenga
Marina Altoé Caetano
Matheus do Nascimento Duarte
Matheus Sant’Anna Andrade
Maurício Alcides Felisberto Júnior
Pedro Henrique Cota Drumond
Rayane Neves Franco
Regina Célia Coura de Araújo
Reginal Ferreira da Costa Filho
Rhitiely Machado da Silva
Rita de Cássia Silva Sant’Anna Alvarenga
Rita Roseli Corrêa Mendes
Roseli Oliveira Guedes Martins
Thainá Faria Oliveira
Thainá Silveira Garcia Mendes
Victor Rodrigues Machado
Vivian Ane Lopes Cabral
White José dos Santos