Civil Engineer in 1975 by Sao Carlos Engineering School, USP, in this institution has developed his academic career, occupying different roles and positions. Professor in Department of Structural Engineering since 1993, operates in: Wood, Timber Structures, Wood-based Composites; Cementitious Composites. Research lines: wood properties and applications; wood-based composites, roofing structures, bridges, frameworks, standardization, testing methodology, alternative inputs in panel production.