Nelson Santos

Phd Researcher Asset Integrity & Reliability Engineering @Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow, GB

Developed predictive maintenance models using machine learning (Hidden Markov Models, regression) to forecast failure patterns and estimate asset remaining useful life.Designed and managed research databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.Delivered actionable insights to industry partners, recommending cost-effective maintenance strategies for railway infrastructure.Taught undergraduate modules in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and Research Methods, enhancing student learning and academic outcomes.Presented findings at international conferences (e.g, MIMAR2025, Nancy, France) and published research in peer-reviewed journals.Key Achievements: Strengthened predictive maintenance frameworks with cross-sector applications in rail, oil & gas, and energy, supporting data-driven asset management strategies.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical and Power Plant Systems engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University

Master’s Degree, Maintenance Management in Oil and Gas

Glasgow College of Nautical Science

Higher National Deplom , Mechanical Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Asset Management, Asset Integrity and Reliability Engineering