Alexandre Fernandes Santos holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial Automation from the Federal Technological University of Paraná (2004), a master’s degree in engineering from Institutes Lactec (2014), and a Ph.D. from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He is a partner at Fapro - Profissional College, as well as a partner at the Professional Technical School and ETP Technological Processes Ltd. He has expertise in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and refrigeration projects, with a focus on energy efficiency. Dr. Santos has authored multiple HVAC projects, including those for ISI-Senai Innovation Institute, Fiocruz, Serpro, and Marcelino Champagnat Hospital. He has also contributed to critical HVAC reports for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, holds patents, and has published numerous scientific articles in international journals.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Beira Interior, UBI, Portugal. Thesis: "Approach for the Thermal Performance Evaluation of Data Centers based on new indices (EUED, TWI, and PDD) involving psychrometric elements," Year of completion: 2021. Advisor: PhD Pedro Dinis Gaspar.
• Master's in Engineering, Institutes Lactec, LACTEC, Brazil. Thesis: "Analysis of Geothermal Temperatures for Heat Pump Applications in Paraná," Year of completion: 2014. Advisor: PhD Mauricio Cantão.
• Specialization in Postgraduate Course in Management, Teaching, and Tutoring in Distance Education, Fapro, FAPRO, Brazil. Thesis: "Human Reliability Applied to Distance Learning," Year of completion: 2020. Advisor: Esp. Carlos Alberto Zanella.
• Specialization in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering, Fapro, FAPRO, Brazil. Thesis: "Reliability in Data Centers," Year of completion: 2016. Advisor: Esp. Darlo Torno.
• Specialization in Reliability Engineering, Federal Technological University of Paraná, UTFPR, Brazil. Thesis: "Reliability of Hermetic vs. Semi-hermetic Compressors in Refrigeration," Year of completion: 2013. Advisor: PhD Emerson Rigoni.
• Bachelor's in Electrotechnics, Federal Technological University of Paraná, UTFPR, Brazil. Thesis: "Hybrid Refrigeration Systems for Supermarkets," Year of completion: 2004. Advisor: Me. Luiz Hamilton Pepplow.

Additional Training:

• Natural Fluids in Commercial Refrigeration, busdesfachschule, KALTE, Germany, 2023. (80 hours)
• Refrigeration Mechanic, Professional Technical School, ETP, Brazil, 2009. (100 hours)

Additional Professional Ocupations:

Professor Advisor, Ashrae Student Branch, Curitiba January 2017 - Present

• Provide guidance and support to Ashrae student members in Curitiba, fostering their academic and professional development in the field of HVAC&R.

AHR Expo Attendee 2004 - Present

• Regularly attend the AHR Expo, the world's largest HVAC&R marketplace, staying updated on industry trends, innovations, and networking opportunities.

Council Member, Abrava (Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Heating)

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and initiatives aimed at promoting excellence and innovation in the HVAC&R industry.

Director, Asbrav (Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Heating)

• Responsibilities in directing the activities and initiatives of Asbrav, contributing to the advancement and professionalism of the HVAC&R sector.

Director of Inspection, Regional Council of Industrial Technicians of Paraná and Santa Catarina (CRT-04) 2018 - 2022

• Oversee inspection processes and regulatory compliance for industrial technicians in the Paraná and Santa Catarina regions, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethics.

Lecture Topics:

• THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HVAC-R AREA (HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION) IN THE WORLD AND NATIONAL SPHERE AND ACTIONS TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AS HEAT RECOVERY

Paper= Journal of Engineering Research, v. 2, p. 2-10, 2022.

• Analysis of geothermal temperatures for heat pumps application in Paraná (Brasil). 

Paper= OPEN ENGINEERING, v. 6, p. 485-491, 2016.

• Best Practices on HVAC Design to Minimize the Risk of COVID-19 Infection within Indoor Environments.

Paper= BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY (ONLINE), v. 63, p. 1, 2020.

• New HVAC Sustainability Index-TWI (Total Water Impact).

Paper= Energies, v. 13, p. 1590, 2020.

• Measuring the Energy Efficiency of Evaporative Systems through a New Index-EvaCOP.

Paper= Energies, v. 14, p. 2689, 2021

• Evaluation of the Thermal Performance and Energy Efficiency of CRAC Equipment through Mathematical Modeling Using a New Index COP WEUED

Paper= Applied Sciences-Basel, v. 11, p. 5950, 2021.

• Refrigeration of COVID-19 Vaccines: Ideal Storage Characteristics, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impacts of Various Vaccine Options

Paper= Energies, v. 14, p. 1849, 2021

• THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION IN BRAZIL WITH THE REDUCTION OF HFCS CONSUMPTION

Paper= Journal of Engineering Research, v. 2, p. 2-15, 2022.

• HVAC PROJECT FOR INDOOR VERTICAL AGRICULTURE HVAC DESIGN FOR INDOOR GROWING ROOMS

Paper= Journal of Agricultural Sciences Research (2764-0973), v. 2, p. 2-14, 2022.

• ABACUS OF 04 ELEMENTS FOR DECISION MAKING IN HVAC SYSTEMS

Paper= Journal of Engineering Research, v. 2, p. 2-10, 2022.

• Evaluating the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines Coolers through New Optimization Indexes: Comparison between Refrigeration Systems Using HFC or Natural Refrigerants

Paper=  PROCESSES, v. 10, p. 790-804, 2022

• INNOVATIVE HYBRID GEOTHERMAL/AIR HEAT SYSTEM FOR BIOGAS PRODUCTION

Paper= Journal of Engineering Research, v. 3, p. 2-12, 2023.

• Eco-Efficiency in Mushroom Production: A Study on HVAC-Equipment to Reduce Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Paper= Applied Sciences-Basel, v. 13, p. 1-13, 2023

• New Data Center Performance Index: Perfect Design Data Center-PDD.

Paper= Climate, v. 8, p. 110, 2020

• CLIMATE ENVIRONMENTS IN TIME OF COVID - 19: TREATMENT AND PURIFICATION OF THE CLIMATIZED AIR AGAINST COVID, THROUGH AIR PURIFICATORS AND APPLICATION OF UV LAMPS

Paper= Journal of Engineering Research, v. 2, p. 2-7, 2022.