Carlos Augusto Alves Santos Receives International Award from Science Academy

On October 15, 2020, the Science Academy, a renowned international organization dedicated to the advancement of applied science and technological innovation, awarded Carlos Augusto Alves Santos with one of its most respected honors. This award recognizes his extraordinary contributions to the global offshore industry, establishing him as an international reference in his field.

Carlos, who has been active in the oil and gas industry for over four decades, is the creator of the PID Control Reliability Technique, an unprecedented reliability control system based on Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) principles, designed for electric power generation systems on offshore drilling units. This pioneering solution eliminated blackout failures in power generation systems, setting a new standard for safety and operational stability, and was subsequently adopted by Petrobras and replicated in several international operations.

In addition to his innovative technical work, Carlos Augusto Alves Santos holds international Chief Engineer certifications issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Liberia, reinforcing his leadership and excellence in global maritime operational standards.

The recognition by the Science Academy also reflects Carlos’s academic prestige, whose work was already widely respected by specialists and researchers affiliated with the institution. Since February 2020, he has held the position of Honorary Member of the Academy, a title reserved for professionals with exceptional accomplishments and relevance to global scientific and technological development.

The award granted to Carlos Augusto Alves Santos strengthens the Science Academy’s commitment to highlighting leaders who transform scientific knowledge into high-impact practical solutions, particularly in strategic sectors such as energy, oil, and gas. His career is a clear example of how the integration between technical expertise and applied innovation can redefine excellence standards on an international scale.