Assistant Professor Doctor.Mayara Munaro, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Brazil 🎓
Professional Profile
🌍Mayara Regina Munaro: A Journey Towards Circular Economy and Sustainable Construction 🏗️🧑🎓
📚Early Academic Pursuits
Mayara Regina Munaro began her academic journey with a degree in Civil Engineering from Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR). She furthered her education with a Master’s in Engineering and Materials Science from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) and a specialization in Lean Logistics. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to the Federal University of Paraná once more, where she earned a Ph.D. in Civil Construction Engineering. She also undertook a significant international experience with a degree in Génie Civil from the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen, France.
🔬Professional Endeavors
Dr. Munaro’s career is marked by a strong focus on sustainability in the built environment. Currently, as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP), she works within the USP Sustainability Program. Her professional path includes notable positions such as Titular Professor at the Federal Technological University of Paraná and roles at Centro Universitário de Tecnologia de Curitiba (UNIFATEC) and the Federal University of Paraná. Her expertise spans circular economy, materials passport, and new construction technologies.
🔍Contributions and Research Focus
Mayara’s research addresses critical areas in civil engineering, including the Circular Economy and sustainability. She investigates the passport of materials, Design for Adaptability and Disassembly (DfAD), and circular business models. Her work aims to enhance energy efficiency and performance in buildings and promote sustainable construction practices. She has made significant contributions to scientific journals and conferences, including the Journal of Cleaner Production and the Sustainable Production and Consumption.
🏆Accolades and Recognition
Dr. Munaro has received several prestigious awards, including the Capes Thesis Award 2023 and the Academic Performance Award 2022 from UFPR. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in civil engineering and sustainability has earned her recognition in the academic community and beyond.
🌟Impact and Influence
Mayara’s work has had a profound impact on the field of civil engineering and sustainability. Her participation in international networks like EcoEico and her contributions to various conferences highlight her role in shaping sustainable construction practices globally. Her research and publications continue to influence the transition towards more sustainable and circular building practices.
🚀Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Munaro’s ongoing research and professional endeavors are poised to further advance the field of sustainable construction. Her focus on circular economy principles and innovative construction technologies is expected to drive significant progress in making the built environment more sustainable and efficient. As she continues to explore new frontiers in civil engineering, Mayara Regina Munaro’s contributions will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the quest for a more sustainable future.
📖Publications :
Paper Title: Energy Efficiency in the Higher Education Institutions: A Review of Actions and Their Contribution to Sustainable Development
Authors: Munaro, M.R., John, V.M.
Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume: 489 LNCE
Pages: 207–217
Year: 2024
Paper Title: Measuring Circularity in Brazilian Social Housing
Authors: Munaro, M.R., John, V.M.
Journal: Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering
Volume: Part F1844
Pages: 291–302
Year: 2024
Paper Title: The Materials Bank of the City of Porto: Flow of Processes to Recover Tiles in Urban Operations of Historic Buildings
Authors: Munaro, M.R., do Carmo Duarte Freitas, M., Tavares, S.F., Bragança, L.
Journal: Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering
Volume: Part F1844
Pages: 135–145
Year: 2024
Paper Title: A review on barriers, drivers, and stakeholders towards the circular economy: The construction sector perspective
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Tavares, S.F.
Journal: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
Volume: 8
Article: 100107
Year: 2023
Paper Title: Design for adaptability and disassembly: guidelines for building deconstruction
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Tavares, S.F.
Journal: Construction Innovation
Volume: (Article in Press)
Year: 2023
Paper Title: The ecodesign methodologies to achieve buildings’ deconstruction: A review and framework
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Tavares, S.F., Bragança, L.
Journal: Sustainable Production and Consumption
Volume: 30
Pages: 566–583
Year: 2022
Paper Title: Circular Business Models: Current State and Framework to Achieve Sustainable Buildings
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Freitas, M.D.C.D., Tavares, S.F., Bragança, L.
Journal: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume: 147
Issue: 12
Article: 04021164
Year: 2021
Paper Title: Materials passport’s review: challenges and opportunities toward a circular economy building sector
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Tavares, S.F.
Journal: Built Environment Project and Asset Management
Volume: 11
Issue: 4
Pages: 767–782
Year: 2021
Paper Title: Towards circular and more sustainable buildings: A systematic literature review on the circular economy in the built environment
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Tavares, S.F., Bragança, L.
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Volume: 260
Article: 121134
Year: 2020
Paper Title: Proposal of a building material passport and its application feasibility to the wood frame constructive system in Brazil
Authors: Munaro, M.R., Fischer, A.C., Azevedo, N.C., Tavares, S.F.
Journal: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume: 225
Issue: 1
Article: 012018
Year: 2019