Jesús Manuel García Garía
Researcher
Santiago,Chile
Summary
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
Research Support
Scientific Writing
Reporting Requirements
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Research And Development
Online Learning Tools
Student Research Guidance
Classroom Presentations
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)
05.2016 - 03.2017
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Del Norte
07.2012 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
01.2004 - 06.2010