PhD in Structural and Earthquake Engineering from Hokkaido University, Japan, with 15 years' international experience in seismic analysis and design of structures. Technical consultant on earthquake damage mitigation strategies for infrastructure projects worldwide. Author of several scientific papers published in peer-reviewed international scientific journals and conferences. Active member of several professional associations and international technical committees.
About
Research Experience
Manager - Seismic Devices
mageba Group
April 2010 - Present
Research, development, and application of seismic protection devices according to several international specifications. Design and application of seismic devices on buildings and bridges worldwide.
Teaching Assistant
Hokkaido University
April 2008 - Present
Advisor: Prof. Toshiro Hayashikawa at the Laboratory of Bridge and Structural Design Engineering.
Research Assistant
Hokkaido University
April 2005 - Present
Seismic response of highway bridges equipped with seismic isolation and unseating prevention systems. Development of three-dimensional non-linear dynamic analysis tools.
Education
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
1998 - 2013
Bachelor's Degree
, Civil Engineering
Hokkaido University
2007 - 2010
Doctoral Degree
, Structural and Earthquake Engineering
Hokkaido University
2005 - 2007
Master of Engineering
, Structural and Earthquake Engineering
Prizes and Awards
Award
Nov 2011
State Youth Merit Award for Academic Achievements, Michoacan State Government
Award
Nov 2007
Best Young Researcher Award, 2007 Annual Symposium, Japanese Society of Steel Const.
Award
Nov 2006
Best Young Researcher Award, 2006 Annual Symposium, Japanese Society of Steel Const.
Scholarship
Apr 2005
MEXT Full Scholarship for MEng and PhD studies, Japanese Ministry of Education
Scholarship
Aug 2001
UNESCO Cultural Scholarship as International Volunteer