Student Information
Graduate StudentClean Energy Systems
Ira A Fulton Engineering
Clovis Santos is an incoming graduate student at Arizona State University with a background in Civil Engineering and over a decade of hands-on experience in construction and infrastructure projects in Brazil. His work includes large-scale hydropower developments, distributed solar PV installation, and complex field operations in remote environments.
His academic interests focus on clean energy systems, particularly the design, deployment, and performance of photovoltaic systems in high-irradiance environments. He is especially interested in system durability, thermal effects, and efficiency optimization, aiming to bridge civil engineering expertise with energy applications through interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approaches.
Master of Science in Clean Energy Systems (Incoming)
Arizona State University — Expected Aug 2026
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
UNIFASIPE, Brazil — 2022
Independent civil engineering consulting focused on construction execution, cost estimation (SINAPI/DNIT), and field supervision for infrastructure projects in Brazil.
Field engineering roles in large-scale hydropower projects and distributed solar PV installation, including construction execution, contractor coordination, and operations in remote environments.