Wellington Massayuki Kanno

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (2010) and Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution (2003). Extensive experience in supervising civil engineering projects and works, as well as in the design and execution of timber and reinforced concrete structures. Has served as a professor in higher education, specializing in structural engineering courses within Civil Engineering programs at Centro Universitário Central Paulista (Unicep) and Centro Universitário Edmundo Ulson (UNAR). In addition to his background in Civil Engineering, he possesses expertise in adhesion mechanisms of hydrophilic materials and their effects on the mechanical behavior of such materials. During his doctoral studies, he was involved in the development of equipment and in Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) projects in the field of Materials Engineering. Currently, he is focused on developing innovative connection solutions for bamboo structures, exploring its potential as a sustainable material for construction. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)