Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DATA

Luis Pimentel Real

ORCID

PROFESSIONAL SITUATION

Assistant Researcher

ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEGREES

Specialisation in Metrology (Ordem dos Engenheiros, 2016).

PhD in Chemical Engineering, July 2004 (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon).

PhD in Chemistry, July 2004 (Université Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France).

Postgraduate course "Information Intermediaries for Industry", 1989-1990, I.N.E.T.I., CEDINTEC and University of Sheffield.

Postgraduate course "Pollution and Environmental Impact/Computer-Assisted Thermofluids", Instituto Superior Técnico, 1988.

Degree in Chemical Engineering (Process and Industry Branch), Instituto Superior Técnico, 1988..

RELEVANT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND POSITIONS

Assistant Researcher, from April/2004.

Coordinator of the Plastic Materials Operating Unit (laboratory) (LNEC/EM-UMP), 2003-2016.

MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH/INTEREST

Application of polymers, recycled plastics, and composites in construction.

Degradation and stabilization of polymers.

Weathering.

Materials characterisation (physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties).

Statistical analysis.

Metrology.

Lifetime and durability prediction of materials.

Plastic pipes.

Pipeline installations inside and outside buildings.

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT

Participation in planned scientific research projects

Scientific research and technological development applied in the field of plastic materials.

Approval and certification support activities, including auditing.

Technical advice in the field of plastic products used in construction.

Preparation of technical and scientific publications.