Michael Sanchez Velasquez

Michael Sanchez Velasquez is a Paid Guest Professor and former Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Mechanics of Materials and Constructions, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His research focuses on advanced cement-based composites, textile-reinforced materials, and sustainable construction technologies. He has authored 51 publications since 2014, with notable contributions to topics like microfiber integration in TRC, surface modification of natural fibers, and thermal reactivation of cement pastes.

His work emphasizes experimental studies on material behavior under mechanical stress, degradation resistance, and manufacturing processes. Collaborations include institutions in Belgium and international partners. Velasquez has presented at academic events such as the RILEM-fib International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete (BEFIB 2024). His research trends highlight innovation in composite materials for construction and environmental sustainability.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. He has supervised 2 works, though specific student names are not listed. His activities include academic outreach, such as a 2023 science show for engineering education.