Sandra Cunha Gonçalves is a Civil Engineer and holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems from the Federal University of Southern Bahia (UFSB). She is a professor at the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA), Brazil, and a member of NEEDI – Núcleo de Estudos em Edificações e Infraestrutura (Center for Studies in Buildings and Infrastructure). Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, emphasizing the reuse of industrial and agro-based residues to develop eco-efficient gypsum composites reinforced with natural fibers and polymer emulsions. She leads projects on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and mentors young researchers in sustainable innovation and circular economy strategies.