Dr Karoline Figueiredo

Dr. Karoline’s research interests lie at the intersection of sustainable construction, BIM, and life cycle assessment. She has previously served as a visiting researcher and visiting lecturer at institutions such as Western Sydney University in Australia, Universidad de Santiago de Chile in Chile, and Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain.

Dr. Karoline’s contributions to the field are underscored by her editorial roles in various scientific publications and her work as a book editor for Elsevier.

Her research has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including best paper honors at international conferences.

• BCS303 – Civil Design
• MCS504 – Project, Design and Construction Management
• ME700 – Project Thesis
• DCS22 – 52873WA – Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
• BCS311 – Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Dr. Karoline specializes in delivering advanced instruction in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainable construction and management practices, emphasizing the integration of innovative digital tools and methodologies to prepare students for real-world challenges in the built environment.

Dr Karoline brings over five years of experience in higher education, where she has designed and delivered courses in BIM, project management, and sustainable construction.

Her teaching approach is grounded in practical application, ensuring students can translate theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions.

Additionally, she has completed specialized training through an English Medium Education (EME) course, further enhancing her ability to effectively teach and communicate with a diverse, international student body.

Book:

1. Haddad A, Hammad AWA, and Figueiredo K. Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment: Environmental, Social and Economic Aspects. Elsevier, 2024. Link: https://a.co/d/4KWqprS

2. https://shop.elsevier.com/books/materials-selection-for-sustainability-in-the-built-environment/haddad/978-0-323-95122-7

Publications:

1. Figueiredo K, et al. (2024). Standards and legal regulations regarding sustainable construction. In: Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment. Woodhead Publishing. Link:https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95122-7.00006-X

2. Figueiredo K, et al. (2024). Concluding remarks: future directions and emerging trends in sustainable material selection for the built environment. In: Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment. Woodhead Publishing. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978032395122700023X

3. Figueiredo K, et al. (2024). Life cycle sustainability assessment applied in the built environment. In: Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment. Woodhead Publishing. Link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323951227000125

4. Figueiredo K, Hammad AWA, and Haddad A. (2023). Improving Sustainability in the Built Environment through a BIM-based Integration of Digital Twin and Blockchain. In: Cognitive Digital Twins for Smart Lifecycle Management of Built Environment and Infrastructure. CRC Press. Link: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003230199-6/improving-sustainability-built-environment-bim-based-integration-digital-twin-blockchain-karoline-figueiredo-ahmed-hammad-assed-haddad

5. Figueiredo K, et al. (2022). Assessing the usability of blockchain for sustainability: Extending key themes to the construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652622006813

6. Figueiredo K, et al. (2021). Sustainable material choice for construction projects: A Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment framework based on BIM and Fuzzy-AHP. Journal of Building and Environment. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132321002122

Registered Civil Engineer, CREA-RJ (Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Rio de Janeiro), Brazil