Lia Vieira Da Silva
About Lia Vieira Da Silva
Lia Vieira Da Silva is a Principal Engineer at Arup, specializing in marine consenting processes for offshore wind farms. She has a diverse background in civil engineering, technology transfer, and environmental impact assessments.
Current Role at Arup
Lia Vieira Da Silva is currently a Principal Engineer at Arup, a major global engineering and consulting firm. She has been with Arup since 2007, bringing over a decade of experience to the role. Based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, she plays a crucial role in marine consenting processes for offshore wind farms. Her work involves conducting strategic environmental impact assessments, which are essential in ensuring that projects comply with regulatory and environmental standards.
Previous Experience at Consulgal
Before joining Arup, Lia was a Commercial Engineer at Consulgal, a consulting engineering company, from 2005 to 2006. During her time at Consulgal in São Paulo, Brazil, she worked on tendering procedures for projects co-financed by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. This role provided her with valuable experience in the commercial and financial aspects of large-scale engineering projects.
Technology Transfer Coordinator at European Space Agency
From 2003 to 2005, Lia served as a Technology Transfer Coordinator at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating activities related to technology transfer, particularly focusing on water and environmental technologies. Her work contributed to the transfer of advanced technologies from the aerospace sector to other industries, highlighting her versatility and technical acumen.
Education and Academic Background
Lia Vieira Da Silva holds multiple advanced degrees in civil and environmental engineering. She earned an MSc in Civil Engineering - Hydraulics and Water Resources from Instituto Superior Técnico, studying from 1995 to 2002. She also achieved a Master of Science in Conservation Science from Imperial College London, where she studied from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she participated in the ERASMUS program at Delft University of Technology, focusing on ultrafiltration membranes for water purification.
Specialized Engineering Expertise
Throughout her career, Lia has developed specialized expertise in several key areas of engineering. She has significant experience in the design of rainwater harvesting systems, aimed at both water supply and storm attenuation. Her role at Arup also involves strategic environmental impact assessments, ensuring that projects meet necessary environmental standards. This blend of technical and regulatory proficiency makes her a valuable asset in her field.