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Paulo J. M. Monteiro is a Professor in the Graduate School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. With a distinguished career, he has published over 300 archival papers and co-authored the comprehensive textbook 'Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, Materials', which has been translated into several languages including Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, and Persian. His research is concentrated on concrete behavior and structural materials, with a focus on nanotechnology, sustainable construction, and durable structures. Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering in 2020, Monteiro has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Stephen Brunauer Award (twice), the Premio Ari Torres, and the Watson Medal for Materials Research. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
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