We are pleased to announce that Dr. Caro has been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board of the renowned journal Construction and Building Materials, published by Elsevier.
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Participation in the XXII CILA (Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congress)
Our research group had a successful participation in the recent XXII Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congress (CILA). Professor Silvia Caro and doctoral student Angelica Viana presented their research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of asphalt.
New article published: Dynamic Infrastructure Systems: Advancing Sustainable Urbanization and Climate Change
In a recent study published in Environment Systems and Decisions, researchers Mauricio Sánchez-Silva and Jack W. Baker introduce the concept of “Dynamic Infrastructure Systems” (DIS).
New article published: The Climate Sciences Need Representation from the Global South
In a recent article, PhD student Lina Leon, ain collaboration with PhD. Andrés Virguez and PhD. Lyssa Freese, address the significance of a more equitable representation of the Global South in the field of climate sciences.
1st Panamanian Asphalt Congress: “Advances and challenges in characterizing moisture damage in asphalt mixes”.
Professor Silvia Caro Spinel will present the topic “Advances and challenges in characterizing moisture damage in asphalt mixes” at the 1st Panamanian Asphalt Congress.
New article: Integrating systems thinking and flexibility in infrastructure management.
Professor Mauricio Sánchez Silva, along with PhD student Nayled Acuña Coll, recently published a scientific article titled “Integrating systems thinking and flexibility in infrastructure management” in the journal Innovative Infrastructure Solutions.
CEE 298 Seminar Series – Managing dynamic infrastructure systems.
Professor Mauricio Sánchez-Silva will present a seminar on the importance of viewing infrastructure as dynamic systems. Learn how a flexible approach can facilitate an efficient response to unexpected events and enhance infrastructure resilience in the face of future challenges.
Mauricio Sanchez-Silva named Shimizu Visiting Professor at Stanford.
Professor Mauricio Sanchez-Silva joined Stanford’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department as Shimizu Visiting Professor during the first semester of 2023.
Infraestructura Visible: The project led by Mauricio Sánchez Silva obtains “Dejar Huella” recognition
The “Dejar Huella” award, granted by the Universidad de los Andes, honors the contributions made by academia to contribute to the development and empowerment of communities in the country. It granted the recognition to the Infraestructura Visible project for its support of the private sector through the Works for Taxes program. During the last four …
“As a species, sustainability is a vital obligation”
Nicolás Estrada, director of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Universidad de los Andes – Colombia, analyzes the challenges facing disciplines today and shares his reflections on the call to imagine and build more sustainable cities and territories.
