Silvestre Pinho

Silvestre Pinho is a Professor in Mechanics of Composites at the Department of Aeronautics, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London. His research focuses on analytical and numerical modeling of composite failure, bio-inspired microstructures, and sustainable aviation. He is affiliated with the European Society for Composite Materials, Royal Aeronautical Society Structures & Materials Specialist Committee, and the International Community for Composite Materials.

• Developed failure models adopted in Abaqus and LS-Dyna
• Pioneered bio-inspired composites with 5x energy dissipation

Research Themes:

• Advanced constitutive and failure models
• Translaminar fracture toughness
• Numerical models for design
• Bio-inspired microstructures
• Recycled composites

Awards & Recognition:

• 2022: EPSRC Fellowship
• 2020: Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2010: ESCM Best Young Researcher in Composites
• 2009: ESCM Albert Cardon Award

Supervision & Funding: Silvestre supervises PhD students and Research Associates funded by EPSRC, EU, MoD, Airbus, Renault F1, Rolls-Royce, and BAe Systems. His group emphasizes experimental, analytical, and computational approaches to composite materials.