Rui Duarte Neves

Rui Duarte Neves serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the School of Technology of Barreiro, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal. Previously, he conducted research at the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC-Portugal), establishing his expertise in concrete technology and structural assessment before transitioning to his current academic role.

His research specializes in concrete durability and sustainable construction materials, with primary focus on service life prediction of reinforced concrete structures and development of eco-friendly alternatives like recycled aggregate concrete. He pioneers non-destructive testing methodologies for on-site evaluation of carbonation and chloride penetration, directly addressing infrastructure longevity challenges in aggressive environments.

Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals consistent innovation in sustainable concrete technologies, particularly CO₂ sequestration in recycled concrete and AI-driven predictive modeling for carbonation coefficients. His work bridges experimental validation with computational approaches, including genetic programming and tree-based algorithms, while advancing circular economy principles through industrial waste reuse in cement production.

Dr. Neves actively contributes to the Resilience R&D Unit, where his research integrates field testing, statistical modeling, and materials innovation to enhance concrete performance under environmental stressors like carbonation and chloride exposure.