Walker Matheus Ferreira da Silva

Mr. Walker Matheus Ferreira da Silva

Mechanical Engineering Institute, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Brazil
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Doctoral Researcher

Biography

Mechanical Engineer and Master in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, with research focused on the energy reuse of ecological flow in hydroelectric plants, addressing strategies for generation optimization and water sustainability. He holds extensive complementary training, including specializations in Metrology and Quality, Smart Cities, Project Management (MBA), Maintenance Management, Logistics and Transport Modes, Metro and Railway Transport Management, as well as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. This multidisciplinary background supports his work in topics related to energy efficiency, metrological quality, urban mobility, and asset management. Currently serves as a Health and Technology Research Analyst at Fundação Ezequiel Dias, with previous experience as an Administrative Analyst at the City Council of Belo Horizonte. Develops activities focused on quality management, processes, and data analysis applied to health and technology. Scientific production includes articles published in national and international journals and conferences. Research interests: renewable energy, applied hydraulics, energy efficiency, metrology and measurement uncertainty, quality management, sustainable mobility, and smart cities.

Affiliations

Federal University of Itajubá

Itajubá, Brazil

Mechanical Engineering Institute

Honors and Awards

honor

Best interdisciplinary project presented at ExpoUNA

Centro Universitário Una, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Wheelchair with a suspension system

Experience

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Brazil

20 Mar 2026 - present

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

Ezequiel Dias Foundation, Gameleira, Brazil

02 May 2024 - 20 Mar 2026

Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator

Belo Horizonte City Council, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

11 Jul 2023 - 27 Apr 2024

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

Minas College, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

17 May 2022 - 16 Dec 2022

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil

12 Feb 2019 - 08 Mar 2022