Leandro F.M. Sanchez

Dr. Leandro F.M. Sanchez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable concrete materials, durability, and the diagnosis/prognosis of concrete affected by Internal Swelling Reactions (ISR). He has co-authored over 170 refereed publications and contributed to standard test protocols and models for concrete design and assessment.

• Education:
  • Post-doctoral Fellow: McGill University
  • Ph.D.: Laval University
  • M.Sc./B.Sc.: Brazil

Research interests include Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR), infrastructure management, and innovative materials for construction. He chairs the 17th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete (ICAAR 2024) and serves as deputy chair of RILEM TC AAR and ACI Committee 221.

Awards:

• VANIER PhD Scholarship (2010)
• NSERC Early Career Research Award (2016)
• NFRF-Exploration Grant (2019)
• Ontario Early Researcher Award (2021)
• Faculty of Engineering Early Career Researcher Award (2023)

He actively reviews for leading journals and has secured grants including the NFRF-Exploration and NSERC awards. His work bridges material science and structural engineering, emphasizing sustainable solutions for aging infrastructure.