Experience

Caltech

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Scientist Geophysics

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Postdoctoral Scientist

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2023

  I used high resolution seismic and geodetic observations to study earthquake preparatory processes. I used numerical models of geo-energy reservoirs to generate deformation and stress change distributions in order to forecast fluid and heat flow, and seismicity associated to anthropogenic fluid injections in the sub-surface.I supervised students to develop models for (i) Two-phase fluid flow in subsurface reservoirs/aquifers; (ii) Thermo-hydraulic fluid flow in subsurface reservoirs/aquifers; (iii) Thermo-elastic deformation of subsurface reservoirs/aquifers; (iv) The study of fluid flow though seismo-geodetic observations of transient deformation; (v) Anthropogenic seismicity forecasting through physics based models.I developed laboratory set-ups to study the mechanics of fluid pressurized faults using quasi-static and fully dynamic optical imaging. Show less



EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

• Switzerland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Researcher - Teacher Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2020

  I performed research activities in Experimental Rock mechanics and Experimental Geophysics. I developed and calibrated a High Pressure-High Temperature apparatus, and performed rock deformation and friction experiments in different kinds of set-ups. I have several peer reviewed scientific publications (4 first name) in high impact journals. I have supervised more than 15 engineering student's projects (3 Master's Thesis). I have been a teaching assistant for Geophysics for Engineers, Engineering Geology for Geo-Energy, and Rock Mechanics and Tunneling courses. Show less



CNR (Compagnie Nationale du Rhône)

• France
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research And Development Engineer

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  I conducted a research project in sedimentary management optimization for hydroelectric power plants. I calibrated and optimized Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter measurements in hydraulic physical models of rivers. I conducted a research project in sedimentary management optimization for hydroelectric power plants. I calibrated and optimized Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter measurements in hydraulic physical models of rivers.



RIPCONCIV

• Ecuador
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Junior Field Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  Junior Field Engineer. I was in charge of parts of a Hydroelectric run-of-river power plant building site (20+ persons under my supervision). Junior Field Engineer. I was in charge of parts of a Hydroelectric run-of-river power plant building site (20+ persons under my supervision).



Fractal consultores

• Quito, Province de Pichincha, Équateur

• Intern Field Engineer

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  I was an intern field engineer assisting the technical supervision of an urban building site. I was an intern field engineer assisting the technical supervision of an urban building site.