Alejandro Jimenez Rios

Alejandro Jimenez Rios is a Lecturer at the University of Bath's Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, affiliated with the Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering (RENEW), The Foundry, and the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER). His research focuses on preserving historic structures through innovative methods such as non-destructive testing, digital twins, and Industry 5.0 applications. Key areas include masonry and earthen materials, bridge conservation, and sustainable architecture.

Education: PhD in Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin (2016-2019), specializing in earthen vernacular architecture. Holds an Erasmus Mundus Master's in Structural Analysis of Monuments from Czech Technical University and UPC Barcelona (2015-2016). BSc in Civil Engineering from University of Guadalajara (2009-2014).

• Research Interests: Structural resilience, heritage conservation, AI-driven monitoring systems, and regenerative design.
• Teaching Focus: Structural engineering principles, sustainable practices, and conservation techniques.
• Active Projects: 'Regenerative Retrofitting via Ecologically Active Soil Structures' and 'Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Stone Structures.'

Publications emphasize Industry 5.0's role in heritage conservation, structural optimization for sustainability, and pedagogical advancements in engineering education. He supervises PhD students in topics like digital twin frameworks and earthen material behavior.