Dr. Ernesto J. Guades joined the School of Engineering as an assistant professor of civil engineering in 2021. He came to UOG from the Technical University of Denmark, where he was a postdoctoral researcher in structural engineering under the Marie S. Curie-H.C. Orsted COFUND Fellowship.

He had also previously been an assistant professor of civil engineering at Northwest Samar State University (Philippines) from Fall 1998 to November 2018 and a teaching/research assistant at the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) from January 2011 to December 2012. He is a member of nine major scientific organizations.

Guades is passionate and committed to fostering knowledge in the field of structural engineering by promoting respect, integrity, and excellence in teaching and research that will eventually impact and empower present and future generations for community service.

Credentials

• Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of Southern Queensland (Australia)
• M.E., Structural/Geotechnical Engineering, Saitama University (Japan)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, Northwest Samar State University (Philippines)
• Professional Engineer License (Philippines and Australia)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Repair and strengthening of concrete structures
• Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
• Engineered cementitious composites
• Textile-reinforced composites
• Innovative and sustainable construction materials and geopolymer concrete.

PUBLICATIONS

Guades’ publications include 13 journal research papers and 16 conference presentations, which can be viewed here. He has completed 13 funded research projects worth a total of $1 million.