Sandra S. Lucas

Sandra S. Lucas is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in autonomous manufacturing of construction materials and 3D concrete printing. Her research focuses on developing sustainable, functionally advanced materials using machine learning and data science. She leads NWO-funded projects on smart 3D-printed concrete and has prior experience as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich.

Education:

• BEng in Ceramic and Glass Engineering, University of Aveiro (2008)
• MSc in Materials Technology, University of Aveiro (2008)
• PhD in Civil Engineering (Functional Mortars for Sustainable Construction), University of Aveiro (2011)

Research Interests: Exploring additive manufacturing for eco-friendly construction materials, phase change materials, and material functionality adaptation. Her work emphasizes sustainability, circularity, and integration of nanotechnology and AI in materials development.

Publications: Over 55 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on 3D-printed mortars, waste utilization, and thermal efficiency improvements. Key topics include material composition, anisotropy, and lifecycle assessment.

Awards:

• NWO Grant for Additive Manufacturing of Functional Construction Materials (2019)
• NWO Grant for Sustainable 3D-Printed Concrete in Zero-Energy Buildings (2019)

Teaching & Leadership: Teaches courses like 'Experimental Research of Structures and Materials' and 'Bouwkundewinkel'. Active in academic committees and international conferences, advocating for sustainability in construction.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Concrete Structures research group at TU/e. Collaborates with institutions like Fraunhofer Institute and Delft University, focusing on industry-academia partnerships for material innovation.