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Professor Michell Macedo Alves

Prof. Dr. Michell Macedo Alves

Graduated in Civil Engineering from UFMT and MSc & PhD in Structural Engineering from USP

Research areas: Matrix Structural Analysis and Finite Element Method, Micro-concrete and Sustainable Bamboo Structures

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About the Professor

Professional profile

Tenured professor at IF Goiano — Rio Verde campus. Teaches Civil Engineering, Building Technician and in the Graduate Program in Applied Engineering and Sustainability (PPGEAS).

Experience in Structural Engineering focusing mainly on Steel Structures, Micro-concrete, and Sustainable Bamboo Structures.

Former coordinator of the Civil Engineering course at Instituto Federal Goiano (2013-2017) and currently coordinates the Technical Course in Building. As a CREA-GO counselor (2019-2021) he acted in the Education and Professional Attribution / Accessibility, Urban Mobility and Transport Committees.

Fields of activity

  • Civil Engineering
  • Steel Structures
  • Micro-concrete
  • Matrix Structural Analysis
  • Finite Element Method

Academic Background

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

1998 - 2002 Federal University of Mato Grosso

Final project: Computer-aided design of bolted rigid connections between beams and columns in steel buildings

Supervisor: Adnauer Tarquínio Daltro

Specialization in Design, Execution and Performance of Structures and Foundations

2015 - 2017 Institute of Post-Graduation and Graduation (IPOG)

Master's in Structural Engineering

2003 - 2005 University of São Paulo

Thesis: Use of the weighted residual method for tube analysis

Supervisor: Sergio Persival Baroncini Proença

PhD in Structural Engineering

2005 - 2010 University of São Paulo

Thesis: Partition method in the analysis of multiple cracks

Supervisor: Sergio Persival Baroncini Proença

Research Areas

Work in structural engineering with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Cement replacement with Biochar

Research on the use of Biochar as a sustainable alternative for partial replacement of cement in construction materials, aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve performance.

Micro-concrete

Development and characterization of micro-concretes for special structural applications and structural repairs.

Bamboo Structures

Research on the use of bamboo as a sustainable structural material, including mechanical characterization and connection development.

Matrix Structural Analysis

Development and application of numerical methods for structural analysis, including partition methods and weighted residuals.

Structural Sustainability

Investigations into materials and construction techniques that reduce the environmental impact of engineering structures.

Intellectual Property

Applied research in patent drafting and registration, technology search and technology transfer in the field of structures.

Contact

Get in touch for academic collaborations, supervision or questions.

Contact Information

Instituto Federal Goiano - Campus Rio Verde

Rodovia Sul Goiana, Km 01, Zona Rural

Rio Verde - GO, 75901-970

Institutional Email

michell.macedo@ifgoiano.edu.br

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