Dr. Augusto Masiero Gil

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Contact Info

608.342.1574
384 Sesquicentennial Hall
1000 Southwest Rd
Platteville, WI 53818

Department Info

Assistant Professor
0384 Sesquicentennial Hall

Biography

Educational Background

B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Unisinos University, 2016

M.Sc., Civil Engineering, Unisinos University, 2018

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, 2024

About

Dr. Augusto Masiero Gil specializes in the development and maintenance of construction systems, with a focus on structural fire safety. His research explores the behavior of building materials and structural systems at elevated temperatures through laboratory testing and numerical simulations.

Dr. Gil has contributed to advancing fire safety in diverse building systems through his involvement in research and professional projects. He is actively engaged in the fields of structural engineering and fire safety through participation in technical committees, publication of scientific papers, and presentation of his findings at conferences, including as a TEDx speaker.

As an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Dr. Gil is dedicated to engaging students in innovative and impactful learning experiences. He teaches courses in structural engineering, incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications to inspire and prepare the next generation of engineers.