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MSc Civil Engineer (2006) and PhD in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (2016) from the University of Cantabria (UC). More than 10 years of experience in bridge and structure design, structural health monitoring and bridge inspection, and civil engineering projects at Louis Berger International Design Center (a WSP company). Since 2016 Senior Researcher in the area of Smart and Resilient Infrastructures at Tecnalia, participating in several national and international relevant projects (H2020 RAGTIME, FASSTbridge project_ERA-NET Plus Infravation, H2020 FORESEE and HE LIAISON). Co-director of more than 10 Master's theses at the University of Cantabria (UC) and 1 Doctoral thesis at UPV/EHU. Currently co-director of 2 doctoral theses in collaboration with both universities. Member of ACHE (Spanish Scientific and Technical Association of Structural Concrete), AEND (Spanish Association of Non-Destructive Testing) and EVACES. Also founding member of the Spanish IABMAS group (International Association for Bridges, Management and Safety) and journal reviewer. 3 international patents and 2 software. Honoured lecturer and director of the Aula Tecnalia at UC.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Improving the Uptake of Climate Change Adaptation in the Decision-Making Processes of Road Authorities; Output of the ICARUS Project
Bles, T., Garcia-Sanchez, D., Fonseca, A., Lamb, M., O’Connor, A., de Paor, C., van Marle, M., Dybkjaer, S., de Jonge, A. & Gregersen, I. B., 2026, Lecture Notes in Mobility. Springer, p. 250-256 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Mobility; vol. Part F1004).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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New Roads Governance Framework Based on Circularity
Hernando, M. A. P., Moreno, C., Eraña, R. & Sánchez, D. G., 2026, Lecture Notes in Mobility. Springer, p. 842-846 5 p. (Lecture Notes in Mobility; vol. Part F1004).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Advanced evaluation of heavy vehicle impact on flexible road viaduct expansion joints
Gaute-Alonso, A., Garcia Sanchez, D., Ramos-Gutierrez, Ó. R. & Zamora Sanchez, D., 26 Mar 2025, Research Square.Research output: Other contribution
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Deep neural network for damage detection in Infante Dom Henrique bridge using multi-sensor data
Fernandez-Navamuel, A., Pardo, D., Magalhães, F., Zamora-Sánchez, D., Omella, Á. J. & Garcia-Sanchez, D., Jan 2025, In: Structural Health Monitoring. 24, 1, p. 372-401 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic Characterization of the Consistory Building in Comune di Sant’Agapito, Italy: Ambient Vibration Testing, Data Analysis, and Finite Element Validation
Fernandez, J. C. J., Cardoni, A., Cimellaro, G. P., Elahi, A. R., Sanchez, D. Z. & Sanchez, D. G., 2025, Resilience, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring, ICONREM 2024. Cimellaro, G. P., Cardoni, A., Zhou, Y. & Ansari, F. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 376-392 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 770 LNCE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Thesis
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Control estadístico y modelos de regresión lineal. Una forma práctica de control de puentes.
Garcia Sanchez, D. (Author), 2016Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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