Country of Origin: Brazil

ESR12. ENHANCED DURABILITY OF BITUMINOUS LAYERS BY STUDING BINDERS' MICROSTRUCTURE (DURABM)

What inspired you to become a researcher in your field of expertise?

During my graduation I wondered how engineering could contribute to the improvement of people's lives. At that time I was researching better management of electronic waste generated by my university and I realised how profound the impacts of incorrect management waste could negatively impact society and the environment.

Since then I have never stopped looking for ways to reduce the use of non-renewable raw materials and the amount of garbage produced in the world. During an internship at a Swiss Research Institute (EMPA) I realised there are interesting fields in sustainable pavements. Since then I have fallen in love with the possibility that through my technical knowledge I can contribute to the development of more sustainable roads.

In few words, how will your work help improve people’s quality of life?

I believe that my research will contribute to reducing the extraction of non-renewable resources (asphalt and stone aggregates) without compromising the quality of the highways.

What are you most looking forward to as part of your Marie Curie Action?

I am looking forward to broadening my perception of the world and my technical knowledge.