New single-author paper: "Topology optimization of coupled space–time heat transfer and fluid flow problems" in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization.
2026
Two new journal papers published: vorticity-constrained fluid flow optimization (Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization) and time-dependent gas–solid flow optimization with gravity (Advances in Engineering Software).
2025
Undergraduate student L. E. S. Silva presents at the 33rd SIICUSP (USP Scientific Initiation Symposium): "Aprimoramento da Válvula Unidirecional do Ventilador Inspire", co-supervised with Prof. R. G. Lima.
Three new journal papers published: pressure loads with finite deformation (IJMS), fiber orientation in brittle materials (Composite Structures), and multilayered PEM fuel cell optimization (IJNMHFF).
3rd PPGEM Congress organized at Escola Politécnica da USP, co-organized by Prof. Sá.
New paper published: "Multilayered topology optimization model of two-phase nonisothermal PEM fuel cell" in Int. J. Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow. First simultaneous anode-cathode channel optimization for PEMFCs.
New paper published: "A multi-objective function for discrete topology optimization in labyrinth seal design problems" in Advances in Engineering Software.
Experimental labyrinth seal paper published in Review of Scientific Instruments — first experimental validation of topology-optimized seal designs with 3D-printed prototypes.
2024
Best Oral Presentation Award at ETRI 2024 for "Experimental Study of Labyrinth Seal Designed by Topology Optimization" by Lucas Ribeiro, presented at the GHG thematic track.
Prof. Sá chaired the GHG thematic track oral sessions at ETRI 2024 — Energy Transition Research & Innovation Conference, São Paulo.
Two new journal papers: SOFC channel layout design (SMO) and labyrinth seal design under compressible turbulent flow (CMWA).
New paper: "Topology optimization of radial flow field PEM fuel cells for enhancing water management" published in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization.
Prof. Sá participated in the 2nd PPGEM Congress at Escola Politécnica da USP.
2023
Prof. Sá co-chaired the GHG thematic track at ETRI 2023 with Prof. Emilio Silva.
Two papers published: pressure load topology optimization (CMAME) and compressible flow with geometry trimming (IJHMT).
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