Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Technical University Federico Santa María
Santiago, Chile
08.2019 - Current
Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible engineering applications for findings.
Conducted research guided by faculty supervisor in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines.
Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor University undergraduate students.
Developed unique research into solar thermal towers.
Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Published research results in peer-reviewed Q1 journals and presented at seminars and Conference meetings.
Collaborated with colleagues to gather research and publish findings.
Technology Scouting Professional
Promigas
Barranquilla, Colombia
12.2017 - 07.2019
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Actively listened to requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Research Assistant
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Newcastle, Australia
05.2016 - 03.2017
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
07.2012 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
Mérida, Venezuela
01.2004 - 06.2010
Skills
Proficient in Matlab
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Accomplishments
2021 Flux-feedback as a fast alternative to control groups of aiming points in molten salt power towers, Solar Energy
2020 Aiming clusters of heliostats over solar receivers for distributing heat flux using onevariable per group, Renewable Energy
2019 A transient optical-thermal model with dynamic matrix controller for solar centralreceivers, Applied Thermal Engineering
2019 Effect of short cloud shading on the performance of parabolic trough solar power plants: motorized vs manual valves, Renewable energy
2018 Dynamic performance of an aiming control methodology for solar central receivers due to cloud disturbances, Renewable Energy,
2017 Heat flux distribution over a solar central receiver using an aiming strategy based ona conventional closed control loop, Energy Sustainability
2016 A biomimetic approach for modeling cloud shading with dynamic behavior, Renewable Energy
2015 Response Surface Based Optimization of Solar Collector Integrated With an Ammonia-Water Combined Power/Cooling Cycle Supported by Exergy Analysis, Energy Sustainability
2014 Automatic control strategies for hybrid solar-fossil fuel power plants, RenewableEnergy
2014 Auto-ignition control in turbocharged internal combustion engines operating with ga-seous fuels, Energy
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Technical University Federico Santa María
08.2019 - Current
Technology Scouting Professional
Promigas
12.2017 - 07.2019
Research Assistant
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)