Research Lines

Research Line I: Water Resources Management

Focuses on the application of optimization techniques in water resource systems and the use of multi-criteria analysis to support decision-making. It includes studies on vulnerability and economic assessment of damages caused by water scarcity or excess, as well as the development of tools for water resources management.

Research Line II: Hydrology and Hydraulic and Hydrological Modeling

Aims at analyzing and digitally simulating hydrological processes, developing stochastic and deterministic studies of hydrological variables to understand and characterize (quantitatively and qualitatively) runoff in rural and urban watersheds.

Research Line III: Environmental Control and Monitoring

Covers legal and institutional aspects of environmental sanitation management; focuses on evaluating urban and rural sanitation sectors; monitoring and controlling water and sewage treatment plants; and integrated solid waste management.

Research Line IV: Sanitation Projects

Focuses on studying urban and rural sanitation systems and proposing alternative solutions and projects tailored to the reality of Northern Brazil, particularly the state of Tocantins. Projects include water quality and treatment, sanitary and industrial sewage treatment and disposal, solid waste treatment, recycling and proper disposal (waste management), rainwater harvesting, effluent reuse, and sustainability assessment of sanitation services.

Research Line V: Geotechnical Engineering

Studies soil and rock behavior for applications in foundations, dams, and tunnels. Seeks to ensure stability and safety of structures through field investigations, testing, and modeling. This research line is essential for designing safe, efficient, and sustainable civil engineering solutions, considering geotechnical and environmental factors.

Research Line VI: Sustainable Materials for Civil Construction

Investigates the development and use of materials that reduce environmental impacts of construction, including the use of waste, renewable materials, and eco-friendly composites, focusing on technical performance, durability, and sustainability. It also considers life-cycle assessment and seeks alternatives to polluting inputs, promoting efficient construction aligned with sustainable development goals and circular economy practices.