Sandra Simaria de Oliveira Lucas

Sandra Simaria de Oliveira Lucas is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her research focuses on autonomous manufacturing of construction materials, leveraging machine learning and data science to develop sustainable and functional materials. She leads two NWO-funded projects on smart, sustainable 3D-printed concrete and previously held a senior lecturer position at the University of Greenwich.

Education:

• BEng in Ceramic and Glass Engineering from University of Aveiro
• MSc in Environmental Management and Materials
• PhD in Civil Engineering (2011, University of Aveiro)
• Marie Curie Postdoctoral Researcher at Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT (Germany)
• Visiting Researcher at EPSI ParisTech (France) and TU/e

Research Interests: Sandra explores machine learning applications in material discovery, sustainable construction materials, and additive manufacturing. Her work emphasizes materials with adaptive properties and environmental impact mitigation. Recent projects include 3D-printed concrete waste valorization and bio-based materials education frameworks.

Key Achievements:

• Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple Innovate UK and NWO projects

Grants & Advising: Currently leads two NWO projects. Prior roles include PI for industry-academia collaborations via Innovate UK. Advises on structural design and materials education through TU/e assignments like the 'Bouwkundewinkel' practicals.

Labs & Teams: Core member of the Concrete Structures research group at TU/e, focusing on 3D printing and material functionality.