PEOPLE
Meeting our faculty members
FULL PROFESSORS
Jorge Ambrósio
jorge.ambrosio@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
jorge.ambrosio@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is centered in Multibody Dynamics and its application in the different fields of engineering, namely in Biomechanics of the human and animal motion, Road vehicle dynamics, Railway vehicle dynamics, Crashworthiness concerning structural impact and injury biomechanics and Flexibility in machines and mechanisms. Topics involving flexible multibody dynamics in space structures or deployable mechanisms and their design and control have also deserved attention.
PhD: University of Arizona, 1991
AGREGAÇÃO: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2001
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Hélder Rodrigues
hcr@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
hcr@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is focused on computational mechanics and optimization, especially on computational solid and structural mechanics and biomechanics. The work addresses problems in structural and material optimization, multi-scale analysis of material and structures and optimization of structures involving artificial and natural materials. I am acting also as co-editor of Structural an Multidisciplinary Optimization Journal (Springer), member of the Board of Directors and Academic Assembly of CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences”(Udine, Italy) and since 2016 Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering PhD Program at IST.
PhD: University of Michigan, 1988
AGREGAÇÃO: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2001
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Nuno Silvestre
nsilvestre@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
nsilvestre@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is focused on two major fields: the stability and dynamics of slender, thin-walled and lightweight structures and the mechanical behaviour of carbon-based materials and nanocomposites. My research activity involves multidisciplinary fields ranging from the development and application of computational tools to simulate the mechanical behaviour of materials and structures to the improvement of structural design codes and standards.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2005
AGREGAÇÃO: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2015
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Paulo Fernandes
paulo.rui.fernandes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
paulo.rui.fernandes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is on Biomechanics, namely Computational Bone Mechanics, Orthopaedic Implant Design and Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. Using computational tools combined with 3D printing, scaffolds for bone tissue engineering have been developed and tested in our Lab. In response to Clinicians needs, we have also worked on eye biomechanics and on the development of diagnosis devices. My objective is to answer the growing needs of medicine and contribute to the clinical translation.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 1998
AGREGAÇÃO: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2012
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Leonel Fernandes
leonel.fernandes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
leonel.fernandes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research interests are: Finite Element Method, Boundary Element Method, Eigenproblems, Large Sparse Linear and Nonlinear Equation Systems, Numerical Optimization, Simulation of Time Depent Processes and Mesh Generation.
I have done applications in Unsteady Heat Conduction, Potential Flow, Water Waves in Harbours and Coastal areas, Simulation of Thermodynamic Cycles, Solar Energy Simulation and Solid Mechanics.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, 1986.
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João Folgado
jfolgado@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
jfolgado@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research fields are Computational Biomechanics, Tissue Biomechanics and Implant Design. The main focus of my research is on the study of joint pathologies and the design of orthopedic prostheses. The goal is to understand and improve existing therapies. Other subjects of my research are dental implants, medical imaging, tissue engineering and vascular implants. Structural optimization is another topic of my interest.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2004
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Aurélio Araújo
aurelio.araujo@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
aurelio.araujo@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research interests are essentially focused in the domain of mechanics of composite structures, with special emphasis on vibration and noise reduction of composite and sandwich panels, smart composites, viscoelastic materials and impact energy absorption of composites. I have been involved in the development of numerical models for nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of composite laminates, sandwich structures and functionally graded materials, application of structural optimization techniques and characterization of material properties by inverse methods.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2007
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Pedro Areias
pedro.areias@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
pedro.areias@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is focused on finite element techniques and algorithms for nonlinear and nonsmooth behavior, finite strain element development, constitutive modeling, large amplitude contact and computational fracture.
My software is hosted on www.simplassoftware.com
PhD: Universidade do Porto, 2003
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António Ramos Andrade
antonio.ramos.andrade@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
antonio.ramos.andrade@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research focuses on prediction and optimization of maintenance, reliability and production decisions in transportation systems. I have solved several technical engineering problems in railways, for infrastructure managers and train operating companies. My research combines statistical and reliability engineering techniques with optimization and operational research techniques to solve planning, scheduling and control problems in transportation and engineering systems.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2014
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Luis Gonçalves Sousa
luis.goncalves.sousa@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
luis.goncalves.sousa@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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I received my PhD in 2003 in the field of Nonlinear Structural Optimization. I am a researcher at Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IDMEC) and member of the Associate Laboratory in Energy, Transportation and Aeronautics. I have experience with Computer Aided Design programs with more than 25 years and co-author of a Technical Drawings book, and published more than 50 works in journals, Conference proceedings and project reports with participation in international projects. I am the coordinator of “Formula Student Técnico”, a student’s project.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2003
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João Pereira Dias
joao.pereira.dias@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
joao.pereira.dias@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research addresses mainly vehicle and road safety as also computer aided design. The development of tools and methodologies for the investigation and reconstruction of road accidents, the application of impact and forensic biomechanics for road safety, the development of multibody dynamics methodologies and optimization for the active and passive safety of vehicles are some of the topics of my research.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 1999
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Miguel Matos Neves
miguel.matos.neves@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
miguel.matos.neves@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is on the analysis and optimization of machine/structural elements. It comprises: 1) theory for modelling and optimization of periodic microstructures for micro- and macro-responses (stiffness, stress and buckling resistance, vibration and acoustic); 2) getting MDOF transmissibility of dynamic forces from transmissibility of displacements; 3) development of topology optimization for steady state vibration above the fundamental frequency. I have over 20 years of teaching experience and research practice.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2001
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José Viriato Santos
viriato@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
viriato@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research interests are structural health monitoring with emphasis on damage identification, non-destructive testing using vibration analysis, and experimental techniques based on speckle interferometry, such as shearography. I’ve been applying wavelet transforms to measurements of rotations with the objective of describing damage in laminates. I’m also interested in nanomaterials and their characterization by numerical methods, involving, among others, couple stress and non-local elasticity theories.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2006
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Carlos Quental
carlos.quental@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
carlos.quental@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is focused on computational biomechanics, especially the musculoskeletal and orthopedic biomechanics of the shoulder joint. Considering multibody and finite element formulations, I am involved in the development of detailed biomechanical models for the analysis of human movement and joint pathologies, including the study of joint prostheses. I am motivated to improve treatment strategies and contribute to a better quality of life in the long-term.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2013
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INVITED PROFESSOR
Hugo Magalhães
hugomagalhaes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
hugomagalhaes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is focused on the dynamics of railway vehicles and their interaction with the infrastructure (track and catenary). I have been contributing to the development of the multibody dynamics software MUBODyn that simulates railway systems (vehicles and pantographs) in real operation conditions, aiming at enhancing existing designs and fostering innovation. Contact mechanics is my main expertise where I have been developing robust wheel-rail contact models to represent vehicle-track interaction forces and to predict wear and rolling contact fatigue.
PhD: Instituto Superior Técnico, 2019
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André Paulo Galvão de Castro
andre.castro@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
andre.castro@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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My research is devoted to Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. I work mostly with soft tissues, such as collagen hydrogels or the intervertebral discs of the spine, but I am also interested in tissue engineered scaffolds for bone regeneration. I investigate these problems from the computational perspective, preferentially applying Finite Element modelling, image reconstruction and rapid prototyping.
PhD: Universidade do Minho, 2013
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