Gabriel Barros dos Santos

Dr. Gabriel Barros dos Santos is a Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science. He specializes in metallic and composite structures, focusing on experimental testing, numerical modeling, and probabilistic assessments for sustainable design. He collaborates with BRE Trust and the Royal Academy of Engineering, contributes to standardization committees, and serves as an external examiner for UK universities.

• PhD in Structural Engineering, Imperial College London
• MSc in Materials and Structures, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• BEng in Civil Engineering, State University of Rio de Janeiro

His research spans stainless steel and composite structures, with a focus on transverse loading, bolted connections, and design equation development. Recent work explores net-zero design through digital technologies. He has published extensively on structural collapse, nonlinear analysis, and sustainable construction.

Key trends in his publications include structural reliability, finite element analysis, and design optimization for metallic and composite materials. His work has been cited over 150 times.

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Highly Commended Graduate Teaching Assistant at Imperial College
• Recipient of Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship for net-zero built environment research

He leads MSc Civil Engineering and BEng/MEng courses at Hertfordshire, advises on structural fire safety, and accepts PhD applications aligned with his expertise. His industry background includes offshore structure design for FPSO vessels.