Prof. Elena Vasconcelos
Instituto Superior Técnico, Univ. de Lisboa
Academic Profile
Prof. Elena Vasconcelos is a member of the Materia editorial board based at Instituto Superior Técnico, Univ. de Lisboa. Their work spans interdisciplinary engineering science and reproducible computational methods, with an emphasis on methods that can be independently reproduced and evaluated across laboratories.
Editorial Role
At Materia, Elena Vasconcelos handles manuscripts where experimental evidence, modelling assumptions, and engineering relevance need especially close alignment. Their editorial assessments prioritise transparent methods, complete uncertainty reporting, appropriate data availability, and clear statements of engineering or scientific significance.
Review Areas
- Structural mechanics, computational materials
- Interdisciplinary manuscripts connecting experiment, simulation, and design
- Special issue proposals and invited review scoping in adjacent areas