Speakers
30 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 10:30 a.m.
Opening Lecture (International) – Paulo Jorge Da Silva Bartolo
Executive Director, Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP)
Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
TITLE: SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
BIO: Paulo Bartolo is a Professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU); Executive Director of the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP); and Programme Director of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) hub at NTU. He is a Fellow of CIRP (International Academy for Production Engineering), Honorary/Visiting Professor at several universities in China, Europe, and North America, and advisor to several funding agencies and research institutes worldwide.
He has authored or co-authored over 250 journal papers, 150 book chapters, and 300 conference proceedings, and co-edited 24 books. He has participated in many projects funded by A*STAR, EPSRC, Innovate UK, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Royal Society, the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, the Portuguese Agency for Innovation, the European Commission, and industry—representing around S$90 million for his research group.
He has received public recognition for outstanding contributions, including:
- Honorary Professor title (Honoris Causa), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (2024)
- Gold Medal of Merit of the Portuguese Communities, Government of Portugal (2024)
- Kobayashi Award for biomanufacturing (2024)
- Medal of Merit from the city of Leiria, Portugal (2022)
- Government commendation recorded in the Diário da República (2015, 2014)
- Afonso Lopes Vieira Council Award in Innovation, Leiria Town Council (2009)
He ranks among the top 2% of scientists worldwide.
30 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m. – Aroeira & Goiabeira Rooms
National Lecture – Cristiano da Silva Alves, Associate Professor, PhD
Department of Design and Graphic Expression
Undergraduate in Design (UFSC)
Graduate Program in Science, Technology and Innovation (UFRN)
TITLE: Creative Design Processes: Creativity fostering sustainable mental model
BIO: He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Lisbon – Instituto Superior Técnico, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Industrial Design from São Paulo State University (UNESP). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Lisbon. He is a member of the IN+ Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (Technical University of Lisbon) and the LOGO Group (UFSC), researching eco-design management systems and sustainability of products and processes.
He has industry experience as an automotive designer (Mercedes-Benz Brazil), design manager (Jacto Agricultural Machinery), and R&D director (Ancel – Composite Technology). He has taught design at UNIVEM, University of Sorocaba, and FAAL. He coordinated the design course at UFRN and founded the ECOAR research group and the NDIS center at UFRN. Currently he is an associate professor in design at UFSC and a core faculty member in the Professional Master’s Program in Science, Technology and Innovation at UFRN (MPInova). He specializes in Industrial Design with emphasis on product development, creativity management, strategic sustainable design, natural composite materials, eco-design, product sustainability, life cycle analysis (LCA), and strategic environmental assessment.
30 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m. – Laranjeira & Pitangueira Rooms
Roundtable: Sustainable Construction
Participants:
- Helena Bártolo (IPLeiria)
- Lisiane Ilha Librelotto (UFSC)
- Akemi Ino (FAU-USP)
Helena Bártolo
Dr. in Construction Management from the University of Reading (UK), MSc in Structural Engineering from the University of Porto (Portugal). Lecturer in Sustainable Construction, Civil Engineering Department, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPLeiria), Portugal. Member of the Rapid and Sustainable Product Development Center. Research interests include sustainable construction, conceptual design quality, collaborative design, biomimetics, knowledge-based systems, construction ICT, BIM, and smart materials. She is also coordinator of Erasmus Mundus INFINITY and Tempus RETHINK projects.
Lisiane Ilha Librelotto
Civil Engineer specialized in quality and productivity management (UFSM); MSc & PhD in Production Engineering (UFSC); postdoc in sustainable construction (IPLeiria). Former professor at UNISUL and UNIVALI; currently Associate Professor at UFSC (Architecture & Urbanism). Research covers technology, construction systems, management, sustainability, and innovation. Involved in funded research projects (CNPq, CAPES, FAPESC, CONFEA, MEC/SESU), publications, and advising graduate students. Founder/editor of Mix Sustentável journal; leads VIRTUHAB research group and supervises LABRESTAURO.
Akemi Ino
Associate Professor and Vice-Director (2024–28) at the Institute of Architecture and Urbanism (IAU), USP. Completed PhD in Civil Engineering (1992) and Habilitation (2008) at USP; MSc in Architecture and Urbanism (1984); specialization in Japanese wooden housing (Osaka City University, 1987). Leads HABIS research group since 1993. Research focuses on social housing production in rural settlements, low-carbon constructive technologies, participatory processes, and modular eucalyptus timber housing. Key projects include INOVARURAL, MADEIRARTE (winner of cultural awards), and others funded by CNPq, FAPESP, FUNASA, INCRA, and Caixa Econômica.
31 July 2025 – FAPEU AUDITORIUM – 10:30 a.m.
International Lecture (valid for forum and IV Forum of Bionics & Biomimetics)
Carla Langella, Associate Professor, University of Naples Federico II
With participation by Amilton Arruda (UFPE)
TITLE: Intersections between Design, Biology and Digital Technologies
BIO: Architect and PhD in Architecture Technology. Associate Professor (Industrial Design, ICAR/13) at the Department of Architecture (DIARC), University of Naples Federico II since 1 August 2022.
31 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m.
International Lecture – Jairo da Costa, University of Twente (Netherlands)
TITLE: Designing for Planetary Health and Human Well-being
BIO: Postdoctoral degree in Design from UFPR, PhD in Design from TU Delft, MSc in Design (UFPR), BSc in Industrial Design (Univali). Assistant Professor in Industrial Design Engineering at University of Twente and Research Design Fellow at DesignLab UT.
31 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m.
Roundtable – Engineering: Perspectives on Industrialized Timber in Civil Construction
Participants:
- Ângela do Valle (UFSC)
- Rodrigo Vargas (Architect)
- Lucas Ribes (Architect)
Ângela do Valle
Professor in UFSC’s Civil Engineering Department. Civil Engineering BSc (PUC‑RS), MSc (1994) and PhD (2000) from POLI‑USP. Specializes in timber structures, durability, cultural heritage, and strengthening techniques. Member of UFSC’s GIEM since 1996. Teaches in Civil Engineering and Architecture, participates in postgraduate program PósARQ. ABNT committee member for wood frame systems, timber structure design, and building performance. Brazilian representative in Ibero‑American CYTED network RIDICM. Former president of IBRAMEM (2018–2025).
Rodrigo Vargas Souza
Architect BSc (2007), specialization in sustainability (2010), MSc in Civil Engineering (2012), PhD in Architecture and Urbanism (2021), all from UFSC. Focuses on design, civil construction, constructive systems, and sustainability.
Lucas Ribes
Architect from UFPel (2017). Founder of Lucas Ribes Arquitetura. Product development architect at FutureWood. Active since 2019 in wood design and execution, initially with wood-frame systems; now focused on engineered wood and hybrid systems.
31 July 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 4:30 p.m.
International Lecture: Circular Economy in the Just Energy Transition
Paula Varandas Ferreira – Associate Professor with Habilitation, University of Minho, ALGORITMI Centre
TITLE: Circular Economy in the Just Energy Transition
BIO: Associate Professor at Production & Systems Dept., Engineering School, University of Minho; researcher at ALGORITMI Centre. Holds a PhD in Production Engineering and Systems (UMinho), MSc in Finance (University of Porto), BSc in Chemical Engineering (University of Porto). Since October 2024, director of ALGORITMI. Former coordinator of Industrial Engineering & Management research group (2021–24), and doctoral program director (2019–24). Vice-President of the Board at Laboratório da Paisagem (Guimarães City Council). Active in energy planning, socio-economic impact assessment, risk analysis, and sustainable development projects at national and EU levels. Supervises 17 PhD (10 completed), 45 MSc students. Authored 90+ papers. Co‑founder of ICEE conference and chair of editions 2015, 2019, 2024.
1 August 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 10:30 a.m.
Lecture: Luiz Salomão Ribas Gomez – “Design Thinking is a Bullshit: truly designing with sustainability”
TITLE: Design Thinking is a Bullshit: truly designing with sustainability
BIO: Full Professor at UFSC. Trained mechanic (SENAI); BSc in Industrial Design (PUC‑PR); specialist in scientific methodology; MSc & PhD in Production Engineering (UFSC), revalidated by University of Beira Interior (Portugal). Postdoc in creativity & branding (Creative University, Lisbon) and senior fellowship in entrepreneurship & maker spaces (Saxion University, Netherlands). Editor of e‑Revista LOGO; co-coordinates PRONTO3D and LOGO labs. Leads research & extension projects with Latin American and European universities. Adviser at TXM Methods. Veteran supporter of Botafogo, family man.
1 August 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 4:30 p.m.
International Lecture: Paulo Manuel Cadete Ferrão – Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
TITLE: Urban Climate Contracts: Multisectoral Collaboration Strategies
BIO: He completed his Habilitation in Mechanical Engineering (2004), PhD (1992), MSc (1987), and BSc (1985) at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. Full Professor at IST, President of COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), President of IST’s Center for Innovation, Technology & Development Policies. Portugal’s High-Level Representative and Executive Board member at Eureka; Deputy‑Chair of European Commission’s Mission Board on “Climate‑Neutral and Smart Cities”; member of Rolls‑Royce Environmental Advisory Committee; Director of IST Energy Initiative. Author of 93 journal articles, 8 book chapters, and 9 books, with 10+ awards. Collaborated with 270 co-authors.
1 August 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m.
Roundtable: The Role of Biomimetics in Research and Design Projects
Participants:
- Amilton Arruda (PPGD/UFPE)
- Felipe Palombini (PPGAUP/UFSM)
- Antônio Roberto (PPGD/UFCG)
Amilton José Vieira de Arruda: Industrial Design BSc (UFPE), MSc in Design & Bionics (IED Milan), PhD in Industrial Design (Politecnico di Milano), postdocs in bionics (IADE Lisbon, Luigi Vanvitelli University). Associate Professor IV at UFPE, coordinating Biodesign and Industrial Artifacts Group. Published a series of design essays: Design e Complexidade (2017), Design e Inovação Social (2017), Design, Artefatos e Sistemas Sustentáveis (2018), Narrativas e Linguagens… (2022), and bionic methods (Métodos e Processos em Biônica e Biomimética, 2018).
Felipe Luis Palombini: Professor in Industrial Design at UFSM; coordinator of Graduate Program in Architecture, Urbanism & Landscape; leads NOVA Lab on design sustainability and digital fabrication; editor in the Springer-Nature Environmental Footprints and Eco‑design series since 2022. PhD in Design & Technology (UFRGS), BSc in Product Design; postdoctors in Botany and Design (UFRGS). Research in design, sustainability, materials, biodiversity, 3D technologies.
Antônio Roberto Miranda de Oliveira: Full Professor in Design at UFCG; core faculty at UFCG’s Graduate Program in Design; former faculty at UFPE, UNIAESO, UFPB, and CESAR School. PhD in Design & Technology (UFPE); BSc & MSc in Design (UFPE). Researcher in Biodesign Lab (UFPE), Hybrid Design Lab (Italy), VirtuHab (UFSC). Publishes in Mix Sustentável, and presents in ENSUS and SDS events. Research areas: industrial/product design, digital fabrication, biomimetics, user experience, virtual reality, interaction design, digital-physical modeling.
1 August 2025 – CULTURE AND EVENTS CENTER – 2:30 p.m.
Roundtable – Sustainability Management
Participants:
- Mônica de Abreu (UFCE)
- Hans Michael Van Bellen (UFSC)
- Gregório Varvakis (UFSC)
Mônica Cavalcanti Sá de Abreu: Full Professor at UFC. Postdoctoral work at University of Cambridge IfM (2007–08) and FEA/USP (2017). PhD in Production Engineering (UFSC, 2001); MSc in Chemical/Biochemical Process Technology (UFRJ, 1993); BSc in Chemical Engineering (UFC, 1989). Member and coordinator in CNPq, FUNCAP; led postgraduate program in Administration and Controllership. Heads LECoS competitive sustainability lab. Research: corporate social responsibility, climate strategy, environmental management, industrial symbiosis, stakeholder theory, public policy, sustainable development, circular economy, renewable energy.
Gregório Jean Varvakis: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (UFRGS, 1979); MSc in Production Engineering (UFSC, 1982); PhD in Manufacturing Engineering (Loughborough, 1991). Full Professor at UFSC’s Department of Knowledge Engineering, teaching undergrad Engineering/Economics and grad programs in Engineering, Knowledge Management, & Information Science. Research: process and knowledge management, services management, productivity, continuous improvement, IT and information flow.
Hans Michael Van Bellen: Full Professor at UFSC’s Department of Knowledge Engineering. Mechanical Engineering BSc (UFSC); MSc in Administration (UFSC); PhD (sandwich) via UFSC and Dortmund (Germany). Postdoc at UC Berkeley. Teaches in grad programs in Engineering & Knowledge Management and Accounting. Research: sustainability indicators, sustainable development, public governance, environmental information systems. Coordinates UFSC’s Sustainability & Governance Observatory; participates in USP’s SIADES group and Quality of Corporate Information group.
