Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goncalo Castro | Architecture and Construction | Research Excellence Award

Architect in Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goncalo Castro Henriques is a Full-time Professor at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (FAU-UFRJ) and coordinator of the Laboratory of Models and Digital Fabrication (LAMO-Prourb). He is a European Doctor trained across institutions including University of Lisbon Faculty of Architecture and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya School of Architecture, and an Architect educated at Escola Superior Artística do Porto. He is a member and former vice-President of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics. His research focuses on integrating generative systems analogue, algorithmic, and responsive with simulation, digital manufacturing, and robotics (CAAD-CAE-CAM). He actively promotes interdisciplinary exchange between academia, research, and industry through collaborative networks. He has designed, built, and taught across multiple countries and institutions. His work spans architecture, computation, digital fabrication, robotics, and artificial intelligence. He has published books and contributed to international journals including ELSEVIER and MDPI. He also serves as Editor of the International Journal of Architectural Computing and has led special issues on emerging architectural trends.