Prof. Helio de Lucena Lira is a distinguished professor at the Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, recognized for his expertise in Materials Engineering with a focus on ceramics. He holds a doctoral degree in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow, a master’s degree in Process Engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Over his career, he has held significant academic positions, including full professorship and leadership in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering, where he has supervised numerous research projects and guided graduate students. His research centers on the development of ceramic membranes, microfiltration technologies, advanced ceramics, and the sustainable utilization of industrial residues, contributing substantially to materials innovation and environmental applications. Prof. Lira has authored an extensive body of publications that are widely cited in his field, reflecting the impact and relevance of his work. He has been recognized as a productivity fellow by CNPq and has participated in international training programs, enhancing his expertise in fine ceramics. His professional service includes active roles in research development, curriculum leadership, and mentorship, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering the next generation of engineers and researchers. Prof. Lira’s distinguished career exemplifies excellence in research, education, and professional leadership.
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Featured Publications
1. Ceramic membranes production using quartzite waste for treatment of domestic wastewater, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2025.
2. Sustainable ceramic membranes from clays and mining wastes by rapid sintering process, Materials Research, 2025.
3. Structure and morphological properties of cobalt-oxide-based (Co3O4) materials as electrodes for supercapacitors: A brief review. Full text unavailable.
4. TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 nanofibrous aerogels by SBS method and freeze-casting: Treatment of contaminated water, Materials Letters, 2024.
5. Development of asymmetric ceramic membranes for dairy wastewater treatment – A comparison between co-sintering and conventional firing process, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2024.