Sandra Cunha Goncalves | Civil Construction | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Goncalves | Civil Construction | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Gonçalves | Civil Construction | Research Teacher at Federal Institute of Bahia | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Gonçalves is a highly respected scholar and civil engineer whose academic and professional career has been devoted to advancing sustainable construction materials and environmental engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering from the Federal University of Southern Bahia (UFSB), where her doctoral research focused on the development of recycled gypsum composites reinforced with PVA emulsion and treated short green coconut fibers, offering innovative solutions for environmentally friendly building materials. Currently serving as a Permanent Professor at the Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA), Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Gonçalves has demonstrated outstanding teaching and research excellence, integrating science, technology, and sustainability in her curriculum and projects. Her professional experience encompasses the coordination of numerous research and extension projects focusing on sustainable housing, waste management, and the reuse of construction and agro-industrial residues. Her research interests include sustainable materials engineering, circular economy applications in construction, life-cycle assessment, and environmental management systems. Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Gonçalves possesses strong research skills in experimental design, material characterization, and data analysis using advanced modeling and simulation tools. She has published extensively in Scopus- and IEEE-indexed journals and has contributed to book chapters and national conferences, reflecting her multidisciplinary influence in engineering and environmental studies. Recognized for her innovative approach, she has received academic and institutional awards for excellence in sustainable engineering education, community engagement, and environmental research. Her leadership in outreach initiatives, such as projects promoting ecological construction and combating environmental inequality, demonstrates her dedication to social and environmental progress. Prof. Dr. Sandra Cunha Gonçalves stands out as an inspiring academic leader and innovator whose work bridges scientific rigor with social responsibility. Her commitment to sustainability, combined with her pedagogical and technical expertise, continues to contribute meaningfully to the global pursuit of greener, more resilient engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

  1. Gonçalves, S. C., & Oliveira, L. A. (2024). Recycled gypsum composites reinforced with PVA emulsion and short green coconut fibers: A sustainable material approach. Buildings, 14(6). (Cited by 38)

  2. Gonçalves, S. C., & Pereira, D. M. (2024). Sustainable reuse of gypsum residues for eco-efficient housing materials. Journal of Building Engineering, 92. (Cited by 27)

  3. Gonçalves, S. C., & Santos, R. F. (2023). Life-cycle assessment of biocomposites produced from agro-industrial waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 389. (Cited by 45)

  4. Gonçalves, S. C., & Silva, M. T. (2023). Bioconstruction materials and their role in promoting environmental sustainability. Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 17(3). (Cited by 21)

  5. Gonçalves, S. C., & Costa, J. L. (2022). Experimental evaluation of gypsum-based composites for sustainable construction. Construction and Building Materials, 352. (Cited by 33)

  6. Gonçalves, S. C., & Almeida, E. B. (2022). Assessing circular economy potential in the reuse of industrial by-products in civil engineering. Environmental Science and Policy, 137. (Cited by 29)

  7. Gonçalves, S. C., & Rodrigues, P. A. (2021). Socio-environmental strategies for low-cost housing using recycled construction residues. Sustainability, 13(19). (Cited by 41)