Winnie Franco Santos

Winnie Franco Santos is a Researcher at the Department of Building Materials, part of the Built Environment School at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree and has conducted postdoctoral research in sustainable construction materials. Her work focuses on utilizing industrial byproducts like basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag for cementitious binders, emphasizing phase assemblage, hydration kinetics, and environmental impact reduction.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in resource efficiency and climate action. Key projects include sodium oxalate activation of BOF slag, quantitative analysis of hydration processes, and composite applications of industrial waste materials. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams analyzing material characterization via XRD, SEM-EDS, and calorimetry.

Publications span journals like Construction and Building Materials and Resources, Conservation and Recycling, with a 2024 PhD thesis detailing BOF slag applications. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work has garnered substantial citations. Advising and grants are not detailed here, though her thesis indicates contributions to TU/e's research ecosystem. She is affiliated with labs focused on sustainable building materials and environmental engineering.