Pietra Borges | Building Materials Environmental Assessment | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Pietra Borges | Building Materials Environmental Assessment | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate, PUCRS, Brazil

Pietra Borges is a Brazilian civil engineer and researcher specializing in materials engineering and sustainable construction. She holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) and a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Technology. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD at PUCRS and an international research stay at NOVA University in Lisbon. With a strong academic background, she has contributed significantly to research on recycled aggregates, carbon capture, and durability of concrete. She is an active collaborator at UNILA, a PhD scholar, and CEO of Casa da Pantalhas, promoting sustainable interior design. Her research has been published in leading international journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing civil engineering and materials technology.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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EDUCATION

🎓 Civil Engineering (2015-2019) – PUCRS (Final Grade: 8.08/10)
🎓 Master’s in Materials Engineering and Technology (2020-2022) – PUCRS (Federal Scholarship) under Prof. Dr. Jairo Andrade
🎓 PhD in Materials Engineering and Technology (2022-Present) – PUCRS (Federal Scholarship)
🎓 International PhD Researcher (2023-2024) – NOVA University, Lisbon (Federal Scholarship) under Prof. Dr. Carlos Manuel Chastre Rodrigues
📚 Additional Studies: Public Policy at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2022-Present)

EXPERIENCE

🔹 Research Collaborator at UNILA in the project “Carbon Capture in Civil Construction Industry” (2022-Present)
🔹 PhD Researcher with Scholarship at PUCRS (2022-Present)
🔹 CEO & Founder of Casa da Pantalhas, a sustainable interior design brand (2015-Present)
🔹 Paper Reviewer for the Latin American Congress of Building Pathologies (2021)
🔹 Scientific Research Intern at PUCRS – Center of Interdisciplinary Studies in Civil Engineering (CISCI) (2017-2019)
🔹 Class Monitor – Construction Materials II (2017) & Structural Concrete II (2018) at PUCRS

AWARDS & HONORS

🏆 Federal Research Scholarship for Master’s and PhD at PUCRS
🏆 International PhD Scholarship for research at NOVA University, Lisbon
🏆 Scientific Research Grant from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, Brazil
🏆 Recognized Reviewer for the Latin American Congress of Building Pathologies
🏆 PUCRS Academic Distinction for research in recycled materials and carbon capture

RESEARCH FOCUS

🔬 Sustainable construction materials and recycling in concrete
🌱 Carbon capture in cement-based materials
🏗️ Durability and microstructural behavior of recycled aggregate concrete
♻️ Green building technologies and eco-friendly materials
🧪 Self-healing concrete and nano-modifications for enhanced performance

PUBLICATION TOP NOTES

📄 Physical-mechanical properties and microstructure changes in mortars with chemically treated coir fibers – Journal of Materials Research and Technology
📄 Mortars with recycled aggregate of construction and demolition waste: mechanical properties and carbon uptake – Construction and Building Materials
📄 Durability of concrete incorporating recycled coarse aggregates: carbonation and service life prediction under chloride-induced corrosion – Construction and Building Materials
📄 Relationship between mechanical properties and carbonation of concretes with construction and demolition waste – Case Studies in Construction Materials
📄 Influence of recycled aggregate replacement and fly ash content in pervious concrete mixtures – Journal of Cleaner Production
📄 Evaluation of Tire Rubber Surface Pre-Treatment and Silica Fume on Concrete Properties – Journal of Cleaner Production
📄 Evaluation of Healing Conditions in Strength Recovery in Self-Healing Concretes – Civil Engineering Research Journal
📄 Analysis of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of High-Performance Concretes Containing Nanosilica and Silica Fume – Revista Matéria

CONCLUSION

Pietra Borges is a dedicated researcher and engineer passionate about sustainable materials and innovation in civil engineering. Her expertise in recycled aggregates, carbon capture, and self-healing concrete contributes to the advancement of eco-friendly construction practices. With multiple academic achievements, research collaborations, and leadership in sustainability, she continues to make a significant impact in the field.

Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh – construction materials – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh - construction materials - Best Researcher Award

Curtin University - Australia

AUTHOR PROFILE

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:

Dr. Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh's academic journey has been marked by excellence and dedication. His early academic pursuits laid the groundwork for a prolific career in civil and mechanical engineering.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:

As a Professor in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, Dr. Shaikh's professional standing is notable. His role involves unit and course coordination, with a focus on structural analysis and advanced modeling at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels construction materials.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS construction materials:

Dr. Shaikh's contributions to the field are significant, evident in his supervision of numerous PhD and Masters students. His research output includes an impressive number of publications, with a keen focus on topics such as construction materials, sustainability, and corrosion.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:

Dr. Shaikh's impact extends beyond academia, as reflected in his Fellow status at the Institute of Engineers, Australia, and memberships in various international associations. His involvement as an APEC Engineer and Chartered Professional Engineer further underscores his influence in the engineering domain.

ACADEMIC CITES:

With an outstanding record, Dr. Shaikh's research has garnered substantial attention. His Google Scholar and Scopus citations, with h-indices of 59 and 54 respectively, demonstrate the broad influence of his work within the scientific community.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:

Dr. Shaikh's legacy is marked by an array of grants totaling A$3.285 million, reflecting his commitment to pioneering research. His role in various funded projects, ranging from corrosion studies to the development of sustainable construction materials, suggests a lasting impact on the field construction materials.

AWARDS:

Recognition for Dr. Shaikh's work includes nominations for Research Team of the Year, Top Cited Article awards, and prestigious accolades such as the IAAM Scientist Medal. These awards affirm his dedication and excellence in research.

SERVICES TO RESEARCH:

Dr. Shaikh actively contributes to the research community as an Associate Editor for renowned journals and a reviewer for esteemed institutions like the Australian Research Council (ARC). Additionally, he has examined numerous PhD theses and assessed research grant proposals for global entities construction materials.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

As a testament to his leadership, Dr. Shaikh has been an integral part of organizing committees for international conferences. His role as a keynote and invited speaker at various conferences worldwide underscores his reputation as an expert in his field.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Rheological behaviour, hydration, and microstructure of self-compacting concrete incorporating ground ferronickel slag as partial cement replacement.