He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1973), a master's degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1978), and a doctorate in Mécanique Appliquée Aux Constructions - Universite de Paris VI (Pierre et Marie Curie) (1984). During a sabbatical year, he worked as a researcher at the LCPC (Laboratoire Central de Ponts et Chaussées) (1992-1993). He completed a senior internship at Arizona State University in the area of ​​nanotechnology. He has experience in the area of ​​civil engineering, with an emphasis on materials and structures, working mainly on the following topics: mechanical, numerical modeling, experimental analysis and dosage of cement-based materials; sustainability of construction materials; main applications to oil wells, refractories of refineries, and hydroelectric and nuclear plants. He is currently a full professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.