Research Interests
- Application of stochastic gradient methods in engineering problems
- Optimization of experiments with non-linear models using Bayesian inference
Selected Publications
- A. G. Carlon, B. M. Dia, L. F. R. Espath, R. H. Lopez, R. Tempone. Nesterov-aided stochastic gradient methods using Laplace approximation for Bayesian design optimization. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2020.
- A. G. Carlon, R. H. Lopez, L. F. R. Espath, L. F. F. Miguel, A. T. Beck. A stochastic gradient approach for the reliability maximization of passively controlled structures. Engineering Structures, 2019.
- R. H. Lopez, J. E. Souza de Cursi, A. G. Carlon. A state estimation approach based on stochastic expansions. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 2017
Education
- Dr. Eng. in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina
- MSc in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina
Scientific and Professional Membership
- Member of CORE/UFSC - Center for Optimization and Reliability in Engineering at UFSC