Vicente Albéniz L.
Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería
Colombia
Degree in Physics from the University of Barcelona and MA in Education from Complutense University. He advanced studies in philosophy and education at the Center for Advanced French Studies. He was an advisor and facilitator for the implementation of educational reform in Colombia (1996-1998). He has extensive teaching and research career. He is coauthor of the book “Three times of teacher commitment in engineering,” the result of an investigation Educing group. Continues as director of the Department of Natural Sciences.
Enrique Vera López
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Colombia
Enrique Vera López holds a PhD in Materials Physics University of Heidelberg in Germany.
He is a researcher of technical and scientific coordination of INCITEMA and professor of the School of Metallurgical Engineering UPTC, in the area of corrosion.
He is president of ASCOR and purpose as president of this Association is to promote academic productivity of researchers in universities, funding a series of publications on the subject of corrosion and protection in Colombia, creating a scholarships for Masters and Doctorate in all the country and expand interaction with industry through standards and regulations with ASCOR seal.
He was drafted in the second round for doctoral and master studies abroad. This award is given for its high scientific, management of a large number of undergraduate thesis, development of new and varied lines of research and its management as research director of the Pedagogical and Technological University of Tunja UPTC.
José Esteban Capilla Romá
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Spain
Roads, canals and ports Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. Doctor Roads, Canals and Ports, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain.
His areas of expertise include mathematical modeling of flow and mass transport in groundwater and simulation of complex systems applied to water resources planning and management.
His research interests include contamination of soil and groundwater: evolution and fate of contaminants, risk analysis and reverse recovery and stochastic modeling applied to flow and mass transport in the subsurface.
José Roberto Cardoso
Universidade de São Paulo
Brazil
Graduate in Electrical Engineering – Electrical Mod of the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (1974), completed the master’s thesis, doctoral and post-doctorate in electrical engineering at the same school in 1979, 1986 and 1993 respectively. Did a Post-Doc in Labaoratoire d’Electrotechnique Grenoble-France during 1987-1988.
He is currently Professor at the Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP) Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory coordinator. Experienced in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Eletromagneticos circuits, acting on the following subjects: electromagnetic finite element, grounding, electrical machinery and permanent magnets.
Founder and president of the Brazilian Society of Electromagnetism-SBMAG for two terms. He was president of CPG EPUSP and member of the Evaluation Committee of Postgraduate Engineering IV CAPES.
Ethan E. Danahy
Tufts University
USA
Dr. Ethan E. Danahy received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science in 2000 and 2002 respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007, all at Tufts University, Medford, MA. He currently holds the position of Engineering Research Program Director at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, where he manages tool development projects while researching innovative and interactive techniques for assisting teachers with performing engineering education and communicating robotics concepts to students spanning the K-12 through university age range.
Ericksson Rocha e Almendra
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Metallurgical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Master in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Engineering of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Ph.D. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1990). He is a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro since 1977 has experience in the area of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, with emphasis on hydrometallurgy, acting on the following topics: thermodynamic analysis, thermodynamics, leaching, synthesis of ceramic and titanium. More recently. He has been coordinator of the Undergraduate Program, Course Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Head of Department. Since March 2006 he has served as Director of the Polytechnic School of the UFRJ.
Ishwar K. Puri
McMaster University
Canada
Dr. Ishwar K. Puri is dean of the Faculty of Engineering and professor of mechanical engineering. His vision for McMaster Engineering is to invest in excellence by recruiting and retaining the best talent, marshalling resources to help the faculty, staff and students fulfil their capabilities, recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations, and efficient governance and administration.
Dr. Puri is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He served as Secretary of the American Academy of Mechanics. In 2010, his alma mater, St. Xavier’s School, Delhi, honored him with the Xaverian Excellence Award for his outstanding achievements, pioneering spirit, leadership and public service.
He obtained his Ph.D. (1987), and M.S. (1984) degrees in Engineering Science (Applied Mechanics) from the University of California, San Diego after obtaining a B.Sc. (1982) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delhi (Delhi College of Engineering).
Julio César Cañón Rodríguez
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Colombia
Civil Engineer, Master in Education Management from the University of the Andes, Project Specialist Development School of Public Administration, Master of Water Resources National University, Specialist Groundwater Utilization at the National University.
He has held various positions at the National University of Colombia, Bogotá. Member of team work in Self-Assessment and Accreditation of the College of Engineering at the University Nacional.Par academic coordinator visits and external evaluation for purposes of accreditation. National Accreditation Council, Colombia. Lecturer on Update on Registration Process Qualified Appraisal and Accreditation. ACOFI and workshops organized by CNA in Medellin, Cali and Bogota.
Rochelle Williams
ABET
USA
Director of Research and Professional Development Services ABET. It is the Supervisor of planning, production and execution of professional services; is responsible for evaluating educational research opportunities for ABET
Has Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.