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Luiz Fernando Kowalski

Luiz Fernando Kowalski

Paulinia, Sao Paulo,SP

Summary

Passionate about urban engineering and physical geography, dedicated to advancing climate-responsive urban design and cool pavements for smart cities. Holds a Ph.D. in Urban Engineering from Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and Physical Geography from University of Lisbon (ULisboa), with a background in civil engineering and Data Science from University of São Paulo (USP). Coordinator of the Technological Nucleus of Engineering and Architecture (NUTEA/UNASP) and a full professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, with over 3 years of valuable experience. Contributes to the improvement of higher education courses in Brazil as a BASis MEC/INEP evaluator. Committed to continuous growth, driven by enthusiasm for data analysis, effective communication, and team leadership. Ultimate goal is to make significant contributions to the development of sustainable and resilient urban environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

BASis Evaluator- Ad Hoc MEC/INEP

Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira
12.2022 - Current
  • Evaluator of the National Higher Education Assessment System (SINAES) for Acts of Authorization, Recognition, and Renewal of Recognition of Undergraduate Programs.

Coordinator

Engineering and Architecture Technology Center
02.2020 - Current

Professor in the Civil Engineering Department

Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo
01.2019 - Current

Urban planning, thermal comfort, thermal performance, outdoor thermal comfort, numerical simulation, building performance, and climate-responsive design.

Prof. in the Architecture and Urban Plann. Depart.

Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo
01.2018 - 01.2019

Technician at the Roads and Geotechnics Laboratory

NUTEA - Núcleo de Tecnologia de Engenharia e Arquitetura
01.2017 - 01.2019

Education

Ph.D. - Physical Geography

University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
01-2025

Ph.D. - Engineering

Federal University of São Carlos
São Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
01-2025

MBA - Data Science And Analytics

University of São Paulo~
Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
08-2024

Master of Science - Urban Engineering

Federal University of São Carlos~
São Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Adventist University of São Paulo~
Engenheiro Coelho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
12-2016

Skills

  • Analytical reasoning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Student mentoring
  • Academic research

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

BASis Evaluator- Ad Hoc MEC/INEP

Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira
12.2022 - Current

Coordinator

Engineering and Architecture Technology Center
02.2020 - Current

Professor in the Civil Engineering Department

Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo
01.2019 - Current

Prof. in the Architecture and Urban Plann. Depart.

Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo
01.2018 - 01.2019

Technician at the Roads and Geotechnics Laboratory

NUTEA - Núcleo de Tecnologia de Engenharia e Arquitetura
01.2017 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Physical Geography

University of Lisbon

Ph.D. - Engineering

Federal University of São Carlos

MBA - Data Science And Analytics

University of São Paulo~

Master of Science - Urban Engineering

Federal University of São Carlos~

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Adventist University of São Paulo~
Luiz Fernando Kowalski