Lucas Rafael Ferreira

I hold a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the State University of Mato Grosso (UNEMAT) and a Masters degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), with a focus on Construction Engineering and Environmental Preservation. I have three postgraduate degrees: Traffic Engineering Management, Teaching and Higher Education Management, and Occupational Safety. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate in Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and Design of the University of São Paulo (FAU-USP), where I am a research member of the Laboratory of Environmental Comfort and Energy Efficiency (LABAUT). I have worked as a professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP), contributing significantly to teaching and research in the fields of Construction Engineering, Environmental Comfort, and Environmental Preservation. I also served as President of the Commission for the Development and Implementation of Pedagogical Projects for Basic Education Courses in Construction at the IFSP Campos do Jordão campus, leading initiatives in pedagogical planning and educational development. My professional journey is defined by a dedication to the fields of Construction Engineering, with a focus on construction techniques, material strength, and building materials, as well as the study of environmental comfort, encompassing thermal, acoustic, ergonomic, and visual aspects, always emphasizing efficiency and sustainability. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)