About
I am a master's student in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil, focusing on structural and construction systems. My research explores the numerical and experimental evaluation of fracture behavior in fiber-reinforced mortars, using finite element modeling (ABAQUS, ANSYS), digital image correlation (DIC), and three-point bending tests.
I recently completed a research internship at Université Laval (Québec, Canada), where I worked with the iM2S group under the supervision of Prof. Luca Sorelli. My work focused on the experimental characterization of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPC) and the structural health monitoring of bridges using scanning laser Doppler vibrometry.
I also serve as a lecturer at the State University of Haiti, Campus Henry Christophe (CHCL), where I teach Construction Materials, Finite Element Method and contribute to applied research in the soil and materials laboratories.
My long-term vision is to help develop resilient and sustainable infrastructure for Haiti. I am deeply committed to low-carbon construction through the use of innovative binders such as LC³ (limestone calcined clay cement). At the same time, I value the critical need for durability and structural security, especially in seismic regions. For this reason, I aim to integrate LC³ with high-performance solutions like UHPC, seeking optimized materials that are both eco-responsible and technically superior.
