Yolande Alves De Souza
About Yolande Alves De Souza
Yolande Alves De Souza is a Structural Engineer at Arup in London, specializing in timber engineering and sustainable architectural benefits.
Title at Arup
Yolande Alves De Souza has been working as a Structural Engineer at Arup since 2017. Her role in London, United Kingdom involves coordinating with different trades during the various stages of building design. She leverages her expertise in timber engineering, emphasizing its sustainable and architectural benefits.
Previous Experience at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
In 2014, Yolande worked on the design and construction of a landscape area for the PALEO festival. She was involved in this project for 6 months in Nyon, Switzerland. This hands-on experience provided her with practical skills in managing large-scale events and construction projects.
Internship at ab ingénieurs sa
From 2011 to 2012, Yolande undertook an internship in Structural Engineering at ab ingénieurs sa. During this 10-month period in Geneva, Switzerland, she gained valuable insights and experience in the structural engineering field, laying a strong foundation for her future career.
Education and Degrees
Yolande Alves De Souza holds multiple degrees. She achieved her Master’s Degree in Innovative Structural Materials from the University of Bath in 2016, following a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale attained in 2015. Prior to that, she studied Physics at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, and holds a Swiss Maturité with a major in mathematics and physics from Institut Florimont - Genève.
Specialization in Timber Engineering
Yolande specializes in timber engineering, with a focus on its sustainable and architectural benefits. Her keen interest in the context of the built environment informs her efficient material and technique choices, making her an asset in contemporary structural engineering projects.