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3D printing of Wollastonite suspensions with the aim of using them for biocompatible purposes.

Efiterra is a company focused on the design, develpment and commersalization of agricultural tool and machinary having as its main focus midsize farmers in latin american countries. We develop simple, yet effective devices, with multiplier effects for agricultural tasks. Making their life easier on the field on a daily basis.- Led strategic planning and teamwork organization- Established and tracked key performance indicators- Guided design and manufacturing team from prototype… Show more Efiterra is a company focused on the design, develpment and commersalization of agricultural tool and machinary having as its main focus midsize farmers in latin american countries. We develop simple, yet effective devices, with multiplier effects for agricultural tasks. Making their life easier on the field on a daily basis.- Led strategic planning and teamwork organization- Established and tracked key performance indicators- Guided design and manufacturing team from prototype to commercialization- Led branding and digital marketing- Developed supply chain- Performed market research Show less

During September 23-27, 2019, Medellín, Colombia, the “city of eternal spring,” hosted the IX World Avocado Congress (WAC). The WAC has convened every four years since 1987. It brings together business leaders, academia, and key innovations, in a unique global exchange.- Managed 10+ logistic staff members- Guided and advised international academic speaking visitors- Led logistics of talks and symposia

Designed and developed prototypes for testing cutting edge ceramic manufacturing techniques such as Low temperature sintering.

Manufacturing of ceramics with complex shapes via injection, casting, and 3D printing as well as Pressureless sintering fo Boron Carbide.Project funded by the United States Army Research Office:U.S Army Research Office. Grant # W911Nf-13-1-0425. Partial results of this research were presented for a second round of investment obtaining 350,000 USD for a period of 2 years.- Improvement of the density and hardness of boron carbide by means of sintering assistants and… Show more Manufacturing of ceramics with complex shapes via injection, casting, and 3D printing as well as Pressureless sintering fo Boron Carbide.Project funded by the United States Army Research Office:U.S Army Research Office. Grant # W911Nf-13-1-0425. Partial results of this research were presented for a second round of investment obtaining 350,000 USD for a period of 2 years.- Improvement of the density and hardness of boron carbide by means of sintering assistants and implementation of sintering methods without pressure. - Improvement and optimization of the stability of boron carbide suspensions with reduced use of additives. Customization of the rheological behavior of suspensions through dispersant concentration.- Electrostatic stability tests of ceramic particles in aqueous medium to increase the concentration in suspensions.- Study of the effect of molecular weight on the flow behavior of high concentration ceramic suspensions.- Production of ceramics of complex shapes through injection molding at room temperature and 3D printing.- Mentoring of peers and students in the management of laboratory equipment, development of prototypes and design of experiments. Show less

Class: "Materials Characterization Laboratory"Responsible for weekly lectures and direction of laboratory practices. Direction of students in the preparation of samples, use of optical microscopes, capture and analysis of images.

Class: "Structure and Properties of Materials"Responsible for bi-weekly lectures. Grading and design of quizzes and tasks, and hours of advice for 65 students.

- Characterization of materials and stress analysis increasing 90%+ of life span in industrial fan shaft.- Implementation of non-destructive metallographic techniques as quality control for industrial pump components- Desander analysis and identification of root cause of excessive wear on pelton water turbine blade.- Reduced excessive wear in shaft support for ore extraction characterizing the microstructure

Tribology and Surfaces Research Group:- Improvement and re-design for an ASTM G65 abrasive testing machine.

Grupo de investigación en Tribología y superficies - Identificación de composición química que afecta la calidad del producto y provoca un funcionamiento inadecuado del quemador de gas licuado de petróleo.- Determinación de la causa de falla analizando esfuerzos y caracterizando el material del eje de la correa transportadora evitando reparaciones inesperadas.- Mejora de 3X en el desgaste de… Show more Grupo de investigación en Tribología y superficies - Identificación de composición química que afecta la calidad del producto y provoca un funcionamiento inadecuado del quemador de gas licuado de petróleo.- Determinación de la causa de falla analizando esfuerzos y caracterizando el material del eje de la correa transportadora evitando reparaciones inesperadas.- Mejora de 3X en el desgaste de revestimientos duros para herramientas agricolas. - Análisis de falla de tren de aterrizaje de Helicoptero Black Hawk- Caracterización de desgaste abrasivo de tubería para industria petrolera.- Caracterización de material y analisis de esfuerzos de eje del automóvil de transporte de pasajeros. Show less

Colciencias, Departmento de Ciencia, innovación y Tecnología. Proyecto#111845421942 - Identificación de mecanismos de falla en barreras térmicas (TBC's, thermal barrier coatings) en turbinas de planta termoeléctrica.- Diseño y construcción de equipos personalizados para la evaluación del efecto de cargas térmicas cíclicas en barreras térmicas.- Análisis de microestructura por medio de procesamiento digital de imágenes para caracterización de porosidad.- Estudio… Show more Colciencias, Departmento de Ciencia, innovación y Tecnología. Proyecto#111845421942 - Identificación de mecanismos de falla en barreras térmicas (TBC's, thermal barrier coatings) en turbinas de planta termoeléctrica.- Diseño y construcción de equipos personalizados para la evaluación del efecto de cargas térmicas cíclicas en barreras térmicas.- Análisis de microestructura por medio de procesamiento digital de imágenes para caracterización de porosidad.- Estudio de métodos de deposición de recubrimientos cerámicos.- Colaboración con estudiantes de pregrado, postgrado, profesores y representantes de empresas en la comunicación de protocolos de procedimiento, resultados y estratégias. Show less

Computer aid drawing. AUTOCADResponsible for: Once a week 2 hr. sessions lecture assistant for 40 students and weekly office hours