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RESEARCHERS

 

CIAA

María Paola Vargas Callejas

Visiting Researcher

Email: mariapaolavargascallejas@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • Exchange Student (Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences)
  • High School Diploma (Santo Domingo Savio School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design, Formulation and Development of Food Products
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Preparation, Evaluation and Management of Productive and Social Projects

Skills
  • Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000:2018
  • Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015
  • Proficient user of design and simulation software: Solidworks, AutoCad, Engineering Equation Solver (EES) and Statgraphics
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Advanced proficiency in the English language

Aracelli Sabrina Flores Soliz

Research Student

Email: flores22soliz@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Slaves of the Sacred Heart of Jesus "Irish" Educational Unit)

Areas of Interest
  • Process optimization
  • Control and quality of products
  • Development of new food products
  • Use of alternative energy sources in the industry
  • Biotechnology for food and materials

Skills
  • Use of Microsoft Office programs
  • Use of software such as EES, Stat graphics, SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD
  • Proficient user of Sheet for app development.

Romina Isabel Rivero Torrez

Research Student

E-mail: rominarivero1@upb.edu 


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (San José Catolic School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design and Optimization of Production Processes
  • Statistical Control of Quality of Production Processes
  • Food Safety Management Systems
  • Design, Formulation, and Development of Food Products

Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficiency in design and simulation programs such as Solidworks and Inventor
  • Proficiency in languages: English (Advanced Intermediate) and French (Basic)

Iosselin Katiuska Fuentes Rodríguez

Research Associate

Email:katiuskafuentesrodriguez@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • Diploma in Quality and Productivity (Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”)
  • High School Diploma (La Salle School)

Skills
  • Analysis and design of experiments
  • Statistical process control
  • Analysis and optimization of industrial processes
  • ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
  • Six sigma, lean six sigma, and productivity control models
  • Proficiency in statistical software packages: Statgraphics and Minitab
  • Proficiency in design and simulation programs: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), and QM for Windows
  • Languages: Intermediate level of English and French.

Pablo Miguel Delgado Borda

Research Student

E-mail: pablomd248@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (San Agustín School)

Areas of Interest
  • Electrical and Electronic Systems
  • Design of Mechanical Systems
  • Logical Control

Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Inventor, MatLab, and Proteus software programs
  • Proficient in Programming Languages: C++, Java
  • Proficient in English language (Advanced), Basic knowledge in Italian language

Rodolfo Sebastián Ávila Bazoalto

Research Student

E-mail: sebas.a.bazoalto@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Maryknoll School)

Areas of Interest
  • Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Statistical Quality Control of Production Processes
  • Design and Analysis of Food Products
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ISO 14001
  • Design and Optimization of Production Processes

Skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office software programs
  • Proficient in design and simulation programs: Solidworks, AutoCad, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Stata, QM for Windows, and Statgraphics.
  • Proficient in the English language (upper-intermediate level)

Sergio Miguel Ramírez Llanos

Research Student

Email: ramirez.llsm@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (San Agustín School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design, construction, and assembly of motor-driven mechanisms
  • Programming and optimization of automatic control software

Skills
  • Proficient in computer-aided design program "Inventor"
  • Advanced level proficiency in Excel

Jaime Herbas Guamán

Research Student

Email: apito1999@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Anglo American School)

Areas of Interest
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Design and Optimization of Production Processes
  • Statistical Quality Control of Production Processes
  • Food Business Management
  • Food Safety Management Systems

Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in the English language
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficiency in design and simulation programs, including Solidworks, AutoCad, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), QM for Windows, and Statgraphics
  • Photography skills

Lia Angélica Crespo Menacho

Research Student

Email: lia.angelica24@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Maryknoll School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design, Formulation and Development of Food Products
  • Food Safety Management Systems
  • Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015
  • Food Biotechnology

Skills
  • Intermediate level proficiency in English language
  • Proficiency in design and simulation programs such as Solidworks, AutoCad Engineering Equation Solver (EES), QM for Windows, and Statgraphics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Daniela Alejandra Santa Cruz Espinoza

Research Student

Email: danialesce@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (La Salle School)

Areas of Interest
  • Industrial Automation
  • Electrical Installations
  • Mechanical Design
  • Design of complex machinery
  • Logical Control
  • Mechanisms

Skills
  • Proficiency in design software: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), MatLab.
  • Language proficiency: Advanced English, Basic Portuguese.

Daniel Fernán Rodríguez Arispe

Research Student

E-mail: sirminos5678@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certification (IAB Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe)
  • E-Commerce Certification (EOI Escuela de Organización Industrial: Escuela de Negocios)
  • High School Diploma (Our Lady of Urcupiña Educational Unit)

Areas of Interest
  • Analysis and design of experiments
  • Design, optimization, and control of production processes
  • Formulation and development of products
  • Statistical quality control (TQM)
  • Unit processes
  • Marketing
  • E-commerce

Skills
  • Proficiency in research and information gathering through the correct use of the internet
  • Proficiency in the use of design, simulation, and statistics programs such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Statgraphics, POM-QM for Windows, and ProModel.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
  • Proficiency in the main applications of the Google Drive suite.
  • Strong proficiency in quantitative models of transport, linear and dynamic programming.
  • Proficiency in heat transfer for the calculation and design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
  • Proficiency in statistical prediction models: stationary, non-stationary, and linear trend.
  • Proficiency in the English language (upper-intermediate level).

Cristian Carlos Zeballos Gareca

Research Student

Email: criszeballosgareca@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (German School)

Areas of Interest
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Statistical Quality Control of Production Processes
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems according to ISO 45001
  • Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000
  • Formulation and Development of Food Products
  • Design and Optimization of Production Processes
  • Alternative Energies

Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, and Project.
  • Knowledge of programs related to Thermodynamics and Quality Management: Engineering Equation Solver (EES) and Quality Management (QM)
  • Skilled in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence tool: Power BI.
  • Proficient in Statistical Package: Statgraphics.
  • Knowledge of design and simulation software: SolidWorks, Inventor, and ProModel.
  • Analysis and design of experimental systems, applying inferential statistics for comparison with a standard and simple experimental factorial design (single factor, two or more factors).
  • Skilled in techniques or tools to improve quality. (Pareto analysis, control charts, scatter diagrams, among others).
  • Knowledge of AOAC standards related to flours.
  • Language Proficiency: English (intermediate).

Alejandro Javier Rivero Acha

Research Student

E-mail: jra.alejandro@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Maryknoll School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design and development of food products
  • Alternative and renewable energy sources
  • Biotechnology in the food industry
  • Optimization of production processes

Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficient in design and simulation software: Solidworks, Inventor, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Statgraphics, QM for Windows, Promodel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Proficient in programming language: Visual Basic
  • Fluent in English

Sandra Lucia Daniela Villarreal

Research Student

E-mail: Lara-sandravillarreal@upb.edu


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (German School)

Areas of Interest
  • Mechanical design
  • Alternative energies
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Industrial and aeronautical maintenance
  • Electrical installations
  • Nanotechnology

Skills
  • Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, CATIAV5, and SketchUP.
  • Proficient in using MatLab.
  • Experienced in using simulation software such as Ansys.
  • Skilled in using Microsoft Tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in both English and German languages.
  • Possess expertise in logistics and international business budgeting

José Luis Málaga Rendón

Research Student

Email: vini.malaga@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (SHALOM Evangelical School)

Areas of Interest
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Alternative Energies
  • Reservoir Simulation
  • Statistical Process Control of Quality of Production Processes
  • Petrochemical Area
  • Simulation of Enhanced Reservoir Extraction
  • Research on New Technologies for the Petroleum Industry

Skills
  • Proficient in design and simulation software programs such as
  • SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Flexim Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), Prosper, Petrel, Eclipse (programming environment), Eclipse (Reservoir Simulator), VBA Packages, Photoshop, OBS, HAZOP Risk Matrix Creation Package and Hysys Version 10.
  • Intermediate level proficiency in the English language.

Paola Lourdes Serrano Condarco

Research Student

E-mail: paolaserrano67@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Pedro Poveda School)

Areas of Interest
  • Analysis and design of experiments
  • Formulation and development of food products
  • Design and optimization of production processes
  • Statistical quality control of production processes

Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Project), Adobe Photoshop CC, Engineering Equation Solver (ESS), SolidWorks, STATGRAPHICS Centurion, QM for Windows, and Promodel.
  • Knowledge of Food Microbiology (Nine in Quality S.R.L.)
  • Development of Macros with VBA in Microsoft Excel (Universidad Mayor de San Simón FCyT)
  • Proficient in English language (Intermediate)

Mayra Cecilia Mamani Apaza

Research Student

E-mail: mayracmamania@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Instituto Americano School)

Areas of Interest
  • Robotics
  • Industrial Process Automation and Control
  • Machine Learning
  • Mechanical Design
  • Biomedical Technology

Skills
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MatLab software programs
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite
  • Advanced proficiency in the English language

Uli Nicol Hosse Pastor

Research Associate

Email: ulihosse@upb.edu


Studies
  • Diploma in Competency-Based Higher Education (Universidad Mayor de San Simón)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma (Saint Andrew School)

Areas of Interest
  • Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000:2018, Quality Management according to ISO 9001, and Environmental Management ISO 14001
  • Administration of Food and Beverage Businesses
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Preparation, Evaluation, and Administration of Productive and Social Projects
  • Innovation and Design of Food Products and Environmentally Friendly Food Packaging

Skills
  • Quality and Productivity Expert - U.P.B.
  • Specialist in Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000:2018-IBNORCA
  • Food Labeling according to NB 314001 - IBNORCA
  • Application of Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis) for Determining Concentration of Chemical Species
  • Proficient in user in Design and Simulation Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Flexim and QM for Windows
  • Creation of Documents in LaTeX
  • Language Proficiency: English (Advanced) and French (Intermediate)

Andrés Remberto Caero Gómez

Research Student

E-mail: caeroandres@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Tiquipaya School)

Areas of Interest
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Design and Optimization of Production Processes
  • Industrial Process Simulation
  • Design of Agroindustrial Products
  • Logistics (Transportation Models, Queuing Models, Delivery Time Optimization)

Skills
  • Transportation models, decision analysis, queuing models
  • Proficiency in statistical software Statgraphics
  • Proficiency in the use of programs such as QM, Promodel, Solidworks, Autocad, Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs
  • Language Proficiency: Intermediate English and Intermediate French  

Camila Jorgelina Nogales Barrientos

Research Student

E-mail: caminobah15@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Hughes School)

Areas of Interest
  • Design, Formulation, and Development of Food Products
  • Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Sustainable Development and Renewable Energies
  • Optimization and Management of Production Processes
  • Application of Mathematical Methods for Decision Making and Problem Analysis
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Planning and Control of Production Processes
  • Industrial Safety

Skills
  • Proficient user of the statistical software package Statgraphics.
  • Proficient user of the programs Engineering Equation Solver (EES), QM for windows, and SolidWorks.
  • Proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite package and Adobe Photoshop CC.
  • Language proficiency: Advanced English.
  • Ability to plan and develop projects.

Daira Belen Nava Salinas

Research Student

E-mail: dabenas96@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor of Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (Slaves of the Sacred Heart of Jesus "Irish" Educational Unit)

Areas of interest
  • ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems
  • Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000
  • Formulation and Development of Food Products
  • Design Packaging for Food Products
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Optimization and Design of Productive Processes

Skills
  • Application of Chemical Analysis by Spectrophotometry Methods (UV-Vis)
  • Program Management: SolidWorks, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), QM for Windows and ProModel
  • Management of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop programs
  • Statgraphics Statistical Package Management
  • Language Management: English (Intermediate)
  • Knowledge of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System
  • Capacity for Development and Use of Tools for Project Planning, Administration and Management
  • Knowledge in Management Systems (9000 Quality, 14000 Environment and 22000 Food Security)
  • Development of Chemical Analysis of Foods and/or Characterizations (AOAC Methods)

Adrián Jaime Ortiz Mérida

Research Student

Phone: +591 79396488
E-mail: adri95om@hotmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor of Production Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (San Agustín School)

Areas of interest
  • Design of food products
  • Management and quality control in production
  • Project management
  • Optimization of production processes
  • Analysis and design of experiments

Skills
  • Management of the Statgraphics statistical package
  • Physicochemical characterization of food (AOAC)
  • Management of the Engineering Equation Solver (EES), QM, SolidWorks and ProModel programs
  • Management of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop CC line programs

Eunice Marcia Espinoza Garcia

Research Student

Phone: +591 (4) 4260326
E-mail:eunice.emeg@gmail.com


Studies
  • Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (Universidad Privada Boliviana)
  • High School Diploma (San Agustín School)

Areas of interest
  • Design, evaluation, management and improvement of industrial processes
  • Simulation and diagnosis of industrial processes
  • Statistical process quality control
  • Design and evaluation of dynamic systems
  • Database management
  • Management of quantitative methods for decision making (PERT/CPM, Simulation, Decision analysis, Balance point, Forecasts, Markov processes, Transport models, Waiting lines model)
  • Management of qualitative methods for decision making (CANVAS, market research techniques, Deming cycle, Maslow's pyramid, Delphi Technique)

Skills
  • Knowledge in process management: ISO 9001 Standard
  • Software Management i-Think, Pro-Model, Solid Works, SQL Server, Visual Basic
  • Program Management of the Microsoft Office package
  • Advanced English level