Prof Dr. João Henrique da Silva Rêgo: Nanossilica: Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr. João Henrique da Silva Rêgo, Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil
Education:
Master’s in Civil Engineering, Universidade Federal de Goiás (2001). Ph.D. in Structures and Civil Construction, Universidade de Brasília (2004). Postdoctoral Fellow, Universidade Federal de Goiás (2007). Postdoctoral Fellow, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain (2017). Postdoctoral Fellow, Instituto Eduardo Torroja, Madrid, Spain (2022-2023).
The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:
- Cited by: All – 251.
- Citations – 217.
- h-index – 8.
- Documents – 26.
A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!
Research Focus: 
Prof Dr. João Henrique da Silva Rêgo is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on the nanotechnology-driven enhancement of construction materials. His extensive body of work, cited in numerous publications, reflects a comprehensive exploration of microstructural aspects in cement pastes. Prof Dr. João Henrique da Silva Rêgo research spans the chemical and mechanical characterization of ternary cement pastes incorporating metakaolin and nanosilica, as well as investigations into the microstructure and strength of cementitious materials containing nanosilica and highly-reactive supplementary cementitious materials. His groundbreaking work includes studies on the utilization of residual rice husk ash, exploring its effects on calcium hydroxide consumption and its role in cement pastes’ microstructure. Prof Dr. João Henrique da Silva Rêgo has also delved into the synergistic effects of ultrasonication and the impact of nanosilica/metakaolin ratios on the formation of calcium alumina silicate hydrate in ternary cement pastes.