Rafael O. Ruiz Email and Phone Number
I am a mechanical engineer with almost 20 years of experience doing research, teaching, consulting, and coaching for universities in the United States and Latin America.I have experience (as a professor and engineer) in Mechanical Vibration, Structural Dynamics, and Uncertainty Quantification, with specialized knowledge in Stochastic Simulation, Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting, Computational Optimization, Surrogate Modeling, and Mechanical Metamaterials.I enjoy acting as an "Expert Problem Solver," working towards Problem Identification, Problem Decomposition, Systematic Solutions, and Simplified Effective Communication.My teaching, mentoring, and coaching style is based on the premise that "failure" is the door to the learning process. I combine technical aspects with useful tips to improve soft skills, release the pressure of failure, find personal value, and embrace personal stories as a differentiable factor.
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Assistant ProfessorUniversity Of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, Mi, Us
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Assistant ProfessorUniversity Of Michigan-Dearborn Sep 2022 - PresentDearborn, MichiganResearch and teaching activities related to Mechanical Vibration / Uncertainty Quantification / Manufacturing and Design under Uncertainty.
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Formula Sae - Faculty AdvisorUniversidad De Chile 2020 - Sep 2022It is a team formed by students with the aim to participate in the Formula SAE competition. The idea is to design, build and test a formula racing car. https://www.linkedin.com/company/fsae-uracing-team/ -
Director Of The Uncertainty Quantification GroupUniversity Of Chile Nov 2016 - Sep 2022Development of algorithms to perform design/optimization/performance-prediction of systems based on stochastic simulations.https://www.uq-uchile.com/
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Assistant ProfessorUniversidad De Chile Oct 2016 - Sep 2022Research and teaching activities related to Structural and Mechanical Vibration / Uncertainty Quantification / Design under Uncertainty.http://ingenieria.uchile.cl/
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Postdoctoral FellowUniversidad De Chile Nov 2015 - Oct 2016ChileStudy of piezoelectric energy harvesters under uncertainties related to their electro-mechanical properties.
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Co-FounderRpi Consultores Dec 2018 - Aug 2022ChileGeneration and adaptation of maintenance management strategies based on reliability for specialized equipment, including mining equipment and heavy machinery. Measurement of vibration in rotating machines, such as motors, pumps, compressors, turbines and support structures.Diagnosis and failure analysis in rotating equipment by measuring mechanical vibrations.Solutions for mechanical vibration control by redesigning elements or by introducing energy dissipation elements.Application of data analysis solutions for structural and mechanical engineering problems. Specifically oriented to classified and predict failures. https://www.rpi-consultores.cl
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Vocal Of The Chilean Society Of Computational MechanicsSociedad Chilena De Mecánica Computacional Nov 2018 - Apr 2021ChileSupport/supervise activities related to social events organized by the society.http://www.scmc.cl -
Ph.D. Student In Structural EngineeringUniversity Of Notre Dame Aug 2013 - Feb 2016South Bend, Indiana AreaDesign of seismic protective devices for building based on life-cycle cost criteria and different attitudes towards risk. -
Ph.D. Student In Structural EngineeringPontificia Universidad Católica De Chile Mar 2011 - Aug 2015ChileResearch and design of seismic protection devices for buildings. Focused on the design of a new type of tuned liquid damper to control seismic response on structures. -
Head Of “Dynamic Of Machines Laboratory”Universidad Simon Bolivar 2007 - 2011VenezuelaResponsible for the management of materials and teaching assistants in order to offer and support lab experiences related to dynamical systems and mechanical vibrations. -
Full Time ProfessorUniversidad Simon Bolivar 2006 - 2011VenezuelaFull time professor in the Department of Mechanics at USB Teaching Mechanical Vibrations, Machine Dynamics, Rational Mechanics and Numerical Methods. Research work was focused on Rotordynamic and Thin Film Lubrication.
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Research AssistantUniversidad Simon Bolivar 2004 - 2006VenezuelaResponsible for the numerical and experimental characterization of turbomachines bearings, in particular Air Bearings and Floating Ring Bearings.
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Project Supervisor / Consulting EngineerFunindes Usb 2004 - 2011Participation is several projects related to mechanical vibration measurements/control/analysis for rotating machines, MRI machines, structures and static equipments. Including balancing/alining, failure diagnostics/prediction and rotordynamic stability analysis.In charge of the maintenance optimization process by the updating of new facilities, assets and materials in SAP PM, performing criticality analysis, evaluating repeat failures, developing FMEA and reviewing maintenance plans. -
Team Member - DesignerFormula Sae Usb 2001 - 2004- Team member in the period of 2001-2004- Suspension Chief 2003- CAD/CAM design of the suspension system for prototypes 2002 and 2003
Rafael O. Ruiz Skills
Rafael O. Ruiz Education Details
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Structural Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael O. Ruiz
What company does Rafael O. Ruiz work for?
Rafael O. Ruiz works for University Of Michigan-Dearborn
What is Rafael O. Ruiz's role at the current company?
Rafael O. Ruiz's current role is Assistant Professor.
What schools did Rafael O. Ruiz attend?
Rafael O. Ruiz attended University Of Notre Dame, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Universidad Simon Bolivar.
What skills is Rafael O. Ruiz known for?
Rafael O. Ruiz has skills like Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, University Teaching, Vibration Testing, Structural Analysis, Fortran, Bearings, Latex, Vibration Isolation.
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