Danilo Borges Cavalcanti

About me

I'm a computational mechanics researcher with experience in finite element formulations for coupled processes in fractured porous media.

My work combines numerical method development and scientific code implementation, with particular focus on the modeling of strong discontinuities for subsurface engineering applications.

I have experience in C++, MATLAB, and Python, and am interested in applying computational mechanics to problems across civil, geotechnical, and energy-related engineering.

Research interests

Finite Element MethodComputational MechanicsNumerical MethodsCoupled Multiphysics ProblemsFracture modellingStructural OptimizationScientific softwareEducational software

Education

Degrees and thesis work.

  1. 2026

    Dual-award Ph.D. in Civil Engineering / Structural Analysis

    PUC-Rio and UPC

    Finite Element Method with Embedded Strong Discontinuities for Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Problems

    English
    • Supervisors: Deane Roehl, Luiz Fernando Martha, Ignasi de Pouplana
    • Distinction: Cum Laude
  2. 2022

    M.Sc. in Structural Analysis

    Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Brazil

    Topology optimization of structures with nonlinear elastic behavior

    Portuguese
    • Supervisors: Daniel de Lima Araujo and Sylvia Regina de Almeida
  3. 2021

    B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

    Federal University of Goias, Goiania, Brazil

    A hybrid topology optimization formulation for identifying force paths in reinforced concrete structures

    Portuguese
    • Supervisors: Sylvia Regina de Almeida

Professional experience

Research and engineering positions.

  1. 2023-Present

    Research Engineer

    CIMNE - International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering - Barcelona, Spain

    Research and software development for multiphysics simulation of subsurface engineering problems.

  2. 2022-2023

    Ph.D. researcher

    Tecgraf Institute, Multiphysics Simulation and Modeling Group - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Research on computational mechanics formulations and finite element implementation.

Projects

Selected R&D projects.

07/2023-01/2027

Assessment of geological fault reactivation risk by CO2 injection processes in geological deposits

Assessment of geological fault reactivation risk by CO2 injection processes in geological deposits. Principal investigators: Deane Roehl and Eugenio Onate.

Funding: ExxonMobil

12/2022-11/2024

SECCO2: Open-source software for the digitalization of the CO2 storage process

Open-source software for the digitalization of the CO2 storage process. Principal investigators: Ignasi de Pouplana and Guillem Casas.

Funding: Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities