Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DATA
Maria do Rosário Veiga
PROFESSIONAL SITUATION
Principal Researcher
Head of Unit
ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEGREES
Ph.D in Civil Engineering (FEUP, 1997)
Degree in Civil Engineering, specialization in Structures (IST, 1981)
RELEVANT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND POSITIONS
Principal Researcher (2022 - present)
Head of Building Coatings and Thermal Insulation Unit (2010 – present)
Senior Researcher with Habilitation (2008 – 2022)
Senior Researcher (2003 – 2008)
Coordinator of the Operative Unit of Wall Coatings (2000 – present)
Assistant Researcher (1997 – 2003)
Research Assistant (1989 - 1997)
Research Intern (1987 – 1989)
MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH/INTEREST
· Conservation of built heritage with historical and cultural value: physical characterization of the original materials
· Conservation of built heritage with historical and cultural value: compatible materials and techniques
· Sustainable rehabilitation of buildings: techniques and materials
· Strategies for a sustainable construction
· Wall coverings: functions, requirements, experimental evaluation
· Wall coatings for comfort and health
· Degradation mechanisms and durability assessment of wall covering systems
ACTIVITY DEVELOPED
Development of the following types of activities, within the aforementioned areas of research/interest:
Participation and coordination of national and international research projects
Development and coordination of applied research contract studies
Preparation of technical reports and surveys
General coordination of the activities of the Unit
General coordination of the laboratory activity of the Wall Coatings Testing Unit.
Supervision / co-supervision of young national and international scientists, within the scope of thesis or internships.
Publication of scientific and technical articles in national and international journals.
Presentation of conferences and communications