Reimagining Sustainable Construction with Reusable Steel Structures

 

Group

Principal Investigators:

  Manuel Cabaleiro Nuñez: brings expertise in laboratory testing of steel structures, focusing on steel connections and remote sensing of specimens and constructions. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, his industry contributions include 15 patents and nearly 20 years in mechanical and structural engineering for private firms.

  Borja Conde Carnero: specializes in advanced numerical simulations, model calibration, and data-based surrogate modeling. With over 42 peer-reviewed articles and experience in 3 national and 5 international projects, his expertise will be key to achieving significant results and overcoming the challenges of the 3R-SS project.

The Team:

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  José Carlos Caamaño Martinez: specializes in 3D modeling and structural health analysis using geomatic techniques, focusing on irregular masonry and timber structures. He has over 23 peer-reviewed publications and 14 patents, with over 12 years of industry experience in civil construction quality control and technical assistance. Currently, he is a full professor at the University of Vigo.

  Belén Riveiro: specializes in structural engineering, geomatics, and AI, focusing on converting 3D geomatic data into structural models and automating data processing. She has 120 peer-reviewed publications and seven patents and has led projects worth over €5M. As an Associate Professor at the University of Vigo, she supervises PhD students and teaches at the Industrial Engineering School.

  Fernando Nunes Cavalheiro: holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a master's in Environmental Sciences focusing on Timber Structures. He also has postgraduate degrees in Structural and Foundation Engineering and Higher Education Teaching. Currently, a PhD student in the Applied Geotechnologies Research Group at the University of Vigo, he focuses on experimental tests and advanced 3D finite element modeling of beam-column steel connections. He has industry experience as a lecturer and public employee, managing housing and urban infrastructure projects.