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I am a Ph.D. Student and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri. I have worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant of Mechanics of Materials at the National University of Colombia and as Civil Engineer for HMV Engineers, one of the top Substation Engineering companies in Colombia. As of my research, I am currently working on topology optimization and 3D-printing of multi-material structures.
Education
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Missouri
Jan 2023 – Present
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
National University of Colombia
Jan 2016 – Jun 2022
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Missouri
Jan 2023 – Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant
National University of Colombia
Jun 2018 – Jun 2020
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Mechanics of Materials
National University of Colombia
Aug 2018 – Jun 2020
Awards
Dean's Fellowship
University of Missouri
Jan 2023 – Present
Top highest scores in the Saber Pro Exam (Colombian equivalent to the FE exam) nationwide
Colombian Ministry of Education
2021
Third place in the 2018 "International Paper Bridge Competition"
Yahagi Construction Co.
2018