Paulo Gustavo von Kruger
@arq.ufmg.br
Escola de Arquitetura
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Highly accomplished Full Professor and Researcher with over two decades of experience at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), specializing in Disaster Management, Fire Science, and Cultural Heritage Preservation. Renowned for a unique multidisciplinary background spanning Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Structural Engineering, culminating in significant contributions to fire risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Proven expertise in peer review, editorial oversight, and critical evaluation of academic and technical works, evidenced by extensive publications in international journals and conference proceedings, as well as roles on editorial boards and as a manuscript reviewer. A dedicated leader in research and extension, committed to advancing knowledge and developing practical solutions for a more resilient and safer society.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering | Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2011
• Dissertation: Integrated Development of a Tensegrity Geodesic Dome (Desenvolvimento Integrado de uma Geodésica Tensegrity Metálica)
M.Sc. in Metallic Constructions | Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Brazil
2000
• Dissertation: Analysis of Non-Conventional Cladding Panels in Metallic Structures (Análise de painéis de vedação nas edificações em estrutura metálica)
B.S. in Civil Engineering | Fundação Mineira de Educação e Cultura (FUMEC), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
1995
B.A. in Architecture and Urbanism | Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
1993
Specialized Certifications & Training:
• Forensic and Environmental Survey (2021)
• Fire Survey (2020)
• Fire Prevention and Combat Project (2012)
• Metallic Structures Update (2000)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Civil and Structural Engineering, Architecture, Conservation
FUTURE PROJECTS
Fire Risk Assessment Project in Historic Cities of Minas Gerais State, Brazil
This project aims to assess the fire risk in historic cities in Minas Gerais, Brazil. To this end, risk assessment methodologies for this type of disaster will be used, specifically targeting buildings and urban sites of cultural value. The work will be developed in seven phases: selection of the historic cities under study, equipment acquisition, data collection, fire risk analysis and assessment, diagnosis, proposals for prognoses to increase fire safety in the chosen locations, and reassessment. As a result of this research, it is expected to assist institutions in implementing public policies aimed at reducing fire risk and increasing the resilience of the evaluated cities.
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(Remote Monitoring System) Mesh Net of Early Fire Alarm Sensors for Complex Buildings and Environmental Protection Areas
The remote fire early warning monitoring system was proposed based on studies from the CNPq Research Group IGNIS (Research in Technology and Fire Science) and LADE (Laboratory of Integrated Studies in Architecture, Design and Structures), both from the School of Architecture, Urbanism and Design at UFMG. The conceptual modeling was also developed in alignment with the "Project for Near Future" method, utilizing the design framework in its final stage of development. Environmental Preservation: Early warning system for initial fire outbreaks aimed at creating a hybrid territory for the operation of TDs through the direct application of monitoring results. Outreach action for distinct users (firefighters, brigade members, residents of the surrounding protected areas, etc.) with possibilities for related approaches by area (training, education, new products, etc.). Preservation of Artistic Cultural Heritage: Validation of the development of dual TD, extending its use to optimize existin
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