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Dr. Evandro Gimenes Honored by Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Civil Engineering

Dr. Gimenes has achieved success in the field of civil engineering by demonstrating a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure projects are done correctly



An active member of the Canadian Geotechnical Society, he has contributed articles to professional scientific journals and has been recognized by numerous prominent industry organizations.

    VANCOUVER, BC, March 29, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Evandro Gimenes has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Driven by a passion for civil engineering, Dr. Gimenes has been successful over the last 30 years by demonstrating a can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure projects are done correctly. This year, he takes on a new position as senior geotechnical engineer and consultant with BBA Engineering. In this role, he shares his expertise garnered from tremendous experience in the field, which includes senior engineering roles with prominent firms in Canada, including SNC-Lavalin, MWH Canada and Thurber Engineering Ltd. Dr. Gimenes has also held civil engineering roles in his home country of Brazil, including those with Victor de Mello & Associates and Golder Associate Brasil Ltda.

Dr. Gimenes arrived in Canada in 2006 and became naturalized in 2010. An active member of the Canadian Geotechnical Society, he has contributed articles to professional scientific journals and has been recognized by numerous prominent industry organizations in his career, such as the Geotechnical Engineering Society, which honored him with the Ralph B. Peck Award. Additionally, Dr. Gimenes was selected for inclusion in Who's Who in the World on three occasions.

Dr. Gimenes cites his educational background and earned certifications as the foundations to his professional success. He earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Brazil in 1981, an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in 1984, a Master of Science in geotechnical engineering from the Polytechnic School at the University of Sao Paulo in 1988, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Illinois in 2000. Dr. Gimenes is also certified by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists in civil engineering.

As he looks to the future, Dr. Gimenes intends to continue consulting in the field of civil engineering in Vancouver.

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