Selma bio

Selma Hissae Shimura da Nóbrega is a Civil Engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in industrial building structures for petrochemical plants. Since 1997, she has served as a Senior Full Professor and researcher at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte) in Natal, Brazil. Additionally, she is a founding member and the Development Director of the Tadao Takahashi Institute, where she engages in volunteer activities.

Research Focus

Dr. Nóbrega’s research concentrates on key areas of Civil Engineering, including:

• Structural analysis

• Computational engineering analysis

• Seismic hazard analysis

Her contributions to the field are reflected in numerous scientific publications, with over 102 citations on ResearchGate, highlighting the impact of her work.

Collaborations

Dr. Nóbrega has collaborated with other researchers on various projects, including publications on Shell and Plates analysis, structural analysis, and seismic hazard analysis. She has co-authored papers on composite materials and aeronautical structures, working closely with fellow researchers at UFRN.

As the main coordinator of the International Mobility Program for undergraduate students (CAPES/BRAFITEC), Dr. Nóbrega has facilitated numerous exchanges, sending students to France through her initiatives.

Current Involvement

Dr. Nóbrega is currently a key member of the Instituto Tadao Takahashi (ITT), an NGO focused on promoting education and social assistance for children and young people, particularly those at risk. The institute aims to foster intellectual, academic, professional, economic, and social development.

In her professional capacity, Dr. Nóbrega leads the Structural Analysis practice at O2B.