{"id":49047,"date":"2023-08-03T07:48:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T11:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/?page_id=49047"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:19:33","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pupr.edu\/es\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"49047\" class=\"elementor elementor-49047\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d871ca5 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"d871ca5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1662\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Institutional Review Board<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1663\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Intellectual Property<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1664\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Civil Environmental<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1665\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1665\" aria-expanded=\"false\">ECECS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1666\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1666\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mechanical<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1667\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1667\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Plasma Laboratory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1661\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><div class='widget-content'><h1>Sponsored Research Office<\/h1><p>The Sponsored Research Office (SRO) is in charge of supporting the University Goal of fostering an applied research environment. It supports researchers in all disciplines by providing information about appropriate sources of external grant and fellowship support for their research and by working with them to prepare grant proposals and budgets. The office is in charge of ensuring that all the proposals submitted on behalf of the institution are in compliance with external and internal regulations. The office personnel also review the proposals before submission for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of the budget. The SRO is also responsible for submitting all proposals on behalf of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.<\/p><h3>Proposal Submission Process<\/h3><p>This document will provide investigators and administrators with the information they need to prepare external grant proposals.<\/p><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Read more<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><p>1. The Principal Investigator\/Program Director (PI\/PD) has the responsibility of writing the narrative and budget of his\/her proposal document. However, the SRO will provide advice and help as needed by the PI\/PD to prepare a correct budget for the specific agency or sponsor, and the SRO staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance on a first-come first-served basis.<\/p><p>2. The Sponsored Research Office requires advanced notification that proposals are under development for submission. Whether the PI\/PD requires assistance of the SRO for the preparation of the proposal or not, it is recommended that such a notification be submitted at least three months before the proposal submission deadline. In any case, the SRO must be notified in writing at least one (1) month before the proposal submission deadline.<\/p><p>The notification must include:<\/p><ul><li>The name of the program and agency\/sponsor<\/li><li>The request for proposal (RFP) or equivalent document<\/li><li>The deadline for submission of the proposal<\/li><li>Any other requirements (such as cost-sharing, compliance, subcontracts, etc.).<\/li><\/ul><p>3. In order to submit a proposal, the SRO requires that a complete and final version of the proposal is submitted to the office at least six (6) working days prior to the submission deadline. Proposals involving subcontracts or other special interactions with other institutions will require more time than this six-day minimum to be determined on a case by case basis.<\/p><p>4. Any proposal must be accompanied by a letter of support (LOS) from the head of the respective department. If the proposal involves graduate students or graduate programs it must also have a letter of support from the Graduate School Dean. If the proposal affects more than one department, a LOS from corresponding school Dean is required. If the proposal affects more than one school, a LOS from the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is required. The SRO will be in charge of requesting letters of support from the President, if required, once all the previously mentioned letters are submitted to the SRO.<\/p><p>5. A complete proposal must include at least:<\/p><ul><li>Project Summary or Abstract<\/li><li>Project Narrative<\/li><li>Budget<\/li><li>Budget Justification<\/li><li>Letters of support as specified in item 4.<\/li><li>Any mandatory document specified in the call for proposal.<\/li><\/ul><p>6. If a program allows only one submission per institution, the first person notifying in writing the SRO of his\/her intentions to submit a proposal to that program will have the right to submit.<\/p><p>7. The PI\/PD who does not notify the SRO about his\/her intention to submit a proposal in a timely manner will face the possibility of an institutional denial to submit such a proposal.<\/p><p>8. Even if the narrative portion is under development, the budget should be provided to the SRO as early as possible in the process for review. Having this in advance of the deadline enables our staff to review the budget according to the agency requirements and university policies. This gives time to the PI\/PD to make corrections to the budget even before the narrative is finished.<\/p><p>The SRO has established these requirements in order to better serve the institutional and departmental goals as well as standardize the procedure for all our researchers and other individuals pursing external funding, and to be able to contribute to an increasingly demanding research proposal agenda.<\/p><p>For any additional information, please contact us.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sro.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sro.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sro.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sro-300x237.jpg 300w\" alt=\"sro\" width=\"609\" height=\"482\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h3>Contact Information<\/h3><h4>Sponsored Research Office<\/h4><p>Office P-102<br \/>PO Box 192017<br \/>San Juan, PR 00919-2017<br \/>or<br \/>377 Ponce de Le\u00f3n Avenue<br \/>San Juan, PR 00918<\/p><p>Voice: (787) 7517581<br \/>Fax: (787) 7672129<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6\"><p><strong>Angel Gonzalez-Lizardo, PhD<br \/><\/strong><strong>Director<\/strong><br \/>Voice: 787 622 8000 xt 322<\/p><p><strong>Grant Writer<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:grantwriter@pupr.edu\">grantwriter@pupr.edu<\/a><br \/>(787) 622-8000, Ext. 456<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Glenda Torres Rivera<br \/><\/strong>Administrative Officer<br \/><a href=\"mailto:gltorres@pupr.edu\">gltorres@pupr.edu<\/a><br \/>(787) 622-8000, Ext. 487<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Institutional Review Board<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1662\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><h1>Institutional Review Board<\/h1><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PROCEDIMIENTO-PARA-PRESENTAR-PROTOCOLOS-DE-ESTUDIANTES-A-LA-JRI-conv-1-e1712895494621.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PROCEDIMIENTO-PARA-PRESENTAR-PROTOCOLOS-DE-ESTUDIANTES-A-LA-JRI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to download the Procedures to Submit Protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).<\/p><p><a class=\"blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PROCEDIMIENTO-PARA-PRESENTAR-PROTOCOLOS-DE-ESTUDIANTES-A-LA-JRI.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Submitting Protocols to the IRB (Spanish)<br \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Intellectual Property<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1663\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><h1>Intellectual Property Procedures<\/h1><p>Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is supporting and encouraging the submission of patent applications from faculty and staff, according to the current <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/INTELLECTUAL-PROPERTY-POLICY-2009.pdf\">Intellectual Property Policy<\/a><\/span> approved on February 24th, 2010. This effort is done to incentivize the production of intellectual property that benefits both, the IP originators and the university. The following steps will be followed to submit an application for patent:<\/p><p>1. The applicant will fill an <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Intellectual-Property-Disclosure-Form.pdf\">Intellectual Property Disclosure Form<\/a> <\/span>and submit it to the Sponsored Research Office (SRO).<\/p><p>2. The SRO will hire a firm to conduct a Patent Search, and will determine if the Intellectual Property (IP) is considered a University Assisted or Assigned Effort or an Individual Effort. Based on the outcomes of the patent search, the SRO will submit a recommendation to the Intellectual Property Committee (IPC).<\/p><p>3. The IPC decides if the University will pursue a patent for the submitted IP.<\/p><p>4. If the University IPC decides to pursue the patent,<\/p><p>\u2013 The applicant will fill out an <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Originator-Assignment.doc\">Originator Assignment Document<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>\u2013 The SRO will hire a firm to conduct a patent application. The applicant will meet with the firm personnel for any further explanation necessary in the generation of the claims for the patent application.<\/p><p>5. Once the patent pending status is documented, the University may initiates negotiations for the commercialization of the Intellectual Property.<\/p><p>6. If the University decides not to pursue the patent, the applicant may request a copy of the IP decision to pursue the patent of the IP on his\/her own.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/patent.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/patent-1024x864.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/patent-1024x864.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/patent-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/patent.jpg 1243w\" alt=\"patent\" width=\"1024\" height=\"864\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Civil Environmental<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1664\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><p>\u00a0<\/p><h1>Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico<\/h1><p>Civil and Environmental Engineering Department<\/p><h3>Research and Development Capabilities<\/h3><ul><li>Summary of Sponsored Projects Developed<\/li><li>Faculty Specialty and Research Interests Faculty<\/li><li>Research Experience<\/li><\/ul><h3>Sponsored Research and Development Projects<\/h3><p>This section presents the sponsored research and development activities developed by CEED faculty members as PI or Co-PI of the projects. The projects are listed chronologically; the document includes the PI and Co-PI, the sponsor institution (agency or industry), the students involved, a summary of the project, and the outcomes in terms of publications and citations.<\/p><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Interactive Computer Program for the Analysis of Non-prismatic Reinforced Concrete Bridge Girders<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Sponsor and Date<\/h3><p>Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1996-1997.<\/p><h3>Faculty and Students<\/h3><p>\u2013 PI \u2013 Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 CoPI \u2013 Eduardo Veras-Jorge, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Student \u2013 Eduardo Miranda, undergraduate<\/p><h3>Summary and Outcomes<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Highly-interactive, graphically-oriented, special purpose Finite Element Analysis program, within MS-Windows environment as the Graphical User Interface (GUI). The system has been developed for PC computers, and Visual Basic has been selected as the programming language, due to its versatility and the advantages of its toolbox to develop applications following the MS-Windows standards.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The application is called NPB program, which can be defined as an interactive computer program for the analysis of Non-Prismatic Beams (or similar structures) by means of plane stress Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The program performs plane stress analysis, using four nodes isoparametric elements (Q4), considering static loads, linear elastic material behavior, and the small displacements theory. It is specifically oriented to non-prismatic beam type models (defined by two vertical boundaries at the most left and the most right limits).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A model analysis may be divided into three implementation phases: a) Pre-processing Stage, where the model data is defined, b) Processing Stage, where the automatic meshing of the model, and the finite element analysis are performed, and c) Post- Processing Stage, where results are consulted. Regarding these phases, the program permits the user, among other features, to:<\/p><h4>Pre-Processing Stage:<\/h4><p>\u2013 Define the solid modeling using lines, parabolas and circle arcs<\/p><p>\u2013 Assign different support conditions, including elastic supports<\/p><p>\u2013 Assign different loads conditions (concentrated, distributed, self weight) I.4.<\/p><p>\u2013 Verify\/modify model data presented in tabular form<\/p><p>\u2013 Display the identification of solid modeling elements (KeyPoints, Curves) I.6.Perform Zooming options<\/p><p>\u2013 Activate\/deactivate many visibility options<\/p><p>\u2013 Save the solid model (or FEA model) as a bitmap file<\/p><p>\u2013 Copy the solid model (or FEA model) as a bitmap to the Clipboard<\/p><h4>Processing Stage:<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Define the parameters to control the number of divisions for the meshing II.2Perform the automatic meshing of the solid modeling with quadrilateral elements Perform an static linear elastic analysis of the model, using plane stress elements.<\/p><h4>Post-Processing Stage:<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Review the results file (nodal displacements, element strains and stresses) Future developments will include the graphical post-processing of the results (i.e. deflected shape, stress contours, etc.)<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 265px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2.png\" alt=\"Figure 1: Drawing Toolbar to Generate Solid Model \" width=\"255\" height=\"224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1822\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1: Drawing Toolbar to Generate Solid Model<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 321px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/3.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/3.png 311w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/3-289x300.png 289w\" alt=\"Figure 2: Solid Model Generation, with Support and Load Conditions\" width=\"311\" height=\"322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1821\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2: Solid Model Generation, with Support and Load Conditions<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 335px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/4.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/4.png 325w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/4-300x215.png 300w\" alt=\"Figure 3: Beam After Automatic Meshing of the Solid Model\" width=\"325\" height=\"233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1820\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3: Beam After Automatic Meshing of the Solid Model<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1819\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 337px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/5.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/5.png 327w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/5-300x213.png 300w\" alt=\"Figure 4: Partial View of Finite Element Model Element Identification\" width=\"327\" height=\"233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1819\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 4: Partial View of Finite Element Model Element Identification<\/p><\/div><h3>Publications and Citations<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G., and Veras E., 1998. Development of an Interactive Finite Element Analysis Program within MS Windows 95 Environment,<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 XXV Pan-American Convention of Engineers UPADI 98, Lima, Per\u00fa, November 1998.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 Engineering and Land Surveying Congress COINAR 1998, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Bayam\u00f3n Campus, March 1998.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 First Forum for the Promotion of Engineering Research in Puerto Rico (FoPER\u201998), University of Puerto Rico Mayag\u00fcez Campus, Mayag\u00fcez, PR, February 1998<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G., and Veras E., 1997. \u201cNPBeam Project Report\u201d, Report submitted to the PR DOT detailing all the research and development process.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Interactive Program for the Analysis of Rigid Pavement Slabs UnderTruck Loads<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Sponsor and Date<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1997-1998.<\/p><h3>Faculty and Students<\/h3><p>\u2013 PI \u2013 Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Co-PI \u2013 Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Student \u2013 Danna Lopez, undergraduate<\/p><h3>1.2.3. Summary and Outcomes<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Highly-interactive, graphically-oriented, special purpose Finite Element Analysis program, within MS-Windows environment as the Graphical User Interface (GUI). The system has been developed for PC computers, and Visual Basic has been selected as the programming language, due to its versatility and the advantages of its toolbox to develop applications following the MS-Windows standards.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The application is called Visual Slab program, which can be defined as an interactive computer program for the analysis of slabs on grade models, subjected to moving truck loads, and falling weights. The program speed up model generation, performs the automatic meshing (Finite Element Model) of the solid model, and performs static and dynamic (time history) analysis using isoparametric four nodes plate elements, dowels connecting plates, considering non-linear soil behavior, and the small displacements theory.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A model analysis may be divided into three implementation phases: a) Pre-processing Stage, where the model data is defined, b) Processing Stage, where the automatic meshing of the model, and the finite element analysis are performed, and c) Post- Processing Stage, where results are consulted. Figure 5 schematizes this processes, and Figures 6 to 8 show examples of the program capabilities.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 205px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/6.png\" alt=\"Figure 5: Program Stages\" width=\"195\" height=\"192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1829\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 5: Program Stages<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 398px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/7.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/7.png 388w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/7-300x218.png 300w\" alt=\"Program Window Layout \" width=\"388\" height=\"283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1828\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Program Window Layout<\/p><\/div><p>Pavement Slab Model and Initial Truck Location<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1827\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/8.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/8.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/8-300x213.png 300w\" alt=\"Post-Processing Example - Plate Stress Contour Plots\" width=\"400\" height=\"285\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1827\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Post-Processing Example \u2013 Plate Stress Contour Plots<\/p><\/div><h3>Publications and Citations<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tito J., and Pacheco G., 2000. \u201cComparison Between Visual-Slab Computer Program and Experimental Results of Minnesota Road Research Project\u201d<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 International Steering Committee of the IX Panamerican Conference on Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Gramado, RS, Brasil, November 19-23 2000.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 XI Engineering and Land Surveying Congress COINAR 1999, College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico, Caribbean University, Bayam\u00f3n, Puerto Rico<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tito J., and Pacheco G., 1999. \u201cVisual Slab\u201d, Report submitted to the PR DOT detailing all the research and development process.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Professional Development Program UPR\/PUPR\/ATI<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Sponsor and Date<\/h3><p>Alternative for Integrated Transportation, Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 2004-2007.<\/p><h3>Faculty and Students<\/h3><p>\u2013 PI \u2013 PUPR Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 CoPI \u2013 PUPR Amado Velez-Gallego, MSCE, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 PI General -Benjam\u00edn Colucci, PhD, PE, (UPR-RUM)<\/p><p>\u2013 Students PUPR:<\/p><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2004-2005<\/h4><p>\u2013 Adolfo Ayuso-S\u00e1ez<br \/>\u2013 Jorge Echeandia- Gonz\u00e1lez<br \/>\u2013 Jos\u00e9 A. L\u00f3pez-Morales<br \/>\u2013 Francisco Serrano-Monroig<\/p><h4>2005-2006<\/h4><p>\u2013 Gisselle M\u00e1rquez-Berr\u00edos<br \/>\u2013 Francisco Serrano-Monroig<br \/>\u2013 Frances Tatis-R\u00edos<br \/>\u2013 Gilberto Vigo-Rodr\u00edguez<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2006-2007<\/h4><p>\u2013 Carlos Cambrel\u00e9n-Santiago<br \/>\u2013 Carlos Mateo-Ortiz<br \/>\u2013 Yomaira Morales-Rosario<br \/>\u2013 Josu\u00e9 Rivera-Reyes<br \/>\u2013 Javier Santana-Lamouth<\/p><h4>2007-2008<\/h4><p>\u2013 Jorge Gonz\u00e1lez-Amaya<br \/>\u2013 Richard Lizardi-Chapel<br \/>\u2013 Josu\u00e9 Mart\u00ednez-Ramos<br \/>\u2013 Erick Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez<br \/>\u2013 Carlos Rodr\u00edguez-Bury[\/p]<\/p><\/div><h3>Summary and Outcomes<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UPR \/ PUPR \/ ATI Professional Development Program, in operation since the summer of 2004, integrates students and faculty from eight disciplines, three campuses, and two universities: the Mayag\u00fcez and R\u00edo Piedras Campuses of the University of Puerto Rico and the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) through the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) and the Integrated Transportation Alternative (ATI).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The development program is based on four focal principles: real learning experience, multi-disciplinary approach, applied-research, and leadership development.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The primary objective of the program is to develop local professionals and leaders that are able to plan, design, build, operate, and maintain public transportation systems. The secondary objectives are to:<\/p><p>1. strengthen the education and research in key transportation infrastructure-related disciplines,<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. establish a interdisciplinary cooperative model between engineering, architecture, urban planning, business administration, and social sciences professionals working alongside with government and industry officials, and<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. develop a cooperative relationship among the campuses of UPR Mayag\u00fcez, UPR Rio Piedras, the Puerto Rico Polytechnic University, the ATI, PRHTA and the PR-DTOP.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UPR\/PUPR\/ATI Professional Development Program exposes students to the SJMA complex transportation environment through an applied research experience that has the following three stages:<\/p><h4>1. Formative Stage:<\/h4><p>\u2013 Introduction to the formal research process.<\/p><p>\u2013 Introduction to public transportation and urban planning aspects<\/p><p>\u2013 Exposure to current data from government officials and private consultants associated with the SJMA public transportation system, the urban planning process and current developments.<\/p><p>\u2013 Experiencing the SJMA public transportation system<\/p><p>\u2013 Experiencing public transportation in other environments<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1845\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 427px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/9.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/9.png 417w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/9-300x224.png 300w\" alt=\"Figure 10 Study Trip to Portland, USA\" width=\"417\" height=\"312\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1845\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 10 Study Trip to Portland, USA<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1844\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 414px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/10.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/10.png 404w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/10-300x225.png 300w\" alt=\"Study Trip to Chicago, USA\" width=\"404\" height=\"304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1844\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Study Trip to Chicago, USA<\/p><\/div><h4>2. Research Topic Selection and Proposal Development Stage:<\/h4><p>\u2013 The students select a research topic<\/p><p>\u2013 A formal research proposal is written<\/p><p>\u2013 The research topic and proposal is presented orally<\/p><h4>3. Research Project Development Stage:<\/h4><p>\u2013 Students develop the proposed research topic<\/p><p>\u2013 The progress of the project development is presented orally<\/p><p>\u2013 A final project report is presented in the form of a formal written report, a formal research poster, and a formal oral presentation. Personnel from ATI and other transportation-related government agencies are invited to this activity, together with personnel from the private sector, and the professional community in general.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1851\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 458px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/11.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/11.png 448w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/11-300x225.png 300w\" alt=\"Student Erick Rivera Presenting his Progress Report\" width=\"448\" height=\"337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1851\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student Erick Rivera Presenting his Progress Report<\/p><\/div><div id=\"attachment_1850\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 447px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/12.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/12.png 437w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/12-300x137.png 300w\" alt=\"Proposed New AMA Station (Tatis and Vigo Final report, 2005)\" width=\"437\" height=\"200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1850\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Proposed New AMA Station (Tatis and Vigo Final report, 2005)<\/p><\/div><h3>Publications and Citations<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco-Crosetti, G. E., Moreno-Viqueira, G., Figueroa-Medina, A., Guti\u00e9rrez, J. (2008). \u201cUPR\/PUPR\/ATI Professional Development Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Public Transportation and Sustainable Development\u201d, Dimensi\u00f3n, Revista del Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, A\u00f1o 22, Vol 1, 2008.<\/p><p>Tatis, F. and Vigo, G. \u201cIntermodal Integration at Bayam\u00f3n Station\u201d,<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 Hispanic in Engineering Conference, San Juan, PR, 2006. They obtain the first place award in the poster session competition.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">-COINAR 2007, College of Engineering and Land Surveying of Puerto Rico. They obtain the first place award in the poster session and second place award in the oral presentation competitions.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are eleven (11) Research Reports, available in the project site: uprati.uprm.edu<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Professional Development Program In Transportation Infrastructure Inspection PUPR\/ACI<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Sponsor and Date<\/h3><p>Alternate Concepts Inc (ACI), 2007-present.<\/p><h3>1.4.2. Faculty and Students<\/h3><p>\u2013 PI \u2013 PUPR Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 CoPI \u2013 PUPR Amado Velez-Gallego, MSCE, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Faculty Advisors \u2013 Jos\u00e9 Borrageros-Lezama, MSCE, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Students PUPR:<\/p><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2007-2008<\/h4><p>\u2013 Carlos Cambrel\u00e9n-Santiago<br \/>\u2013 Melvin D\u00edaz-Torres<br \/>\u2013 Gisselle M\u00e1rquez-Berr\u00edos<br \/>\u2013 Carlos Mateo-Ortiz<br \/>\u2013 Frances Tatis-R\u00edos<br \/>\u2013 Gilberto Vigo-Rodr\u00edguez<br \/>\u2013 Felix Zurcher (graduate student)<\/p><h4>2008-2009<\/h4><p>\u2013 Glorielisa Gonz\u00e1lez-Arrigoit\u00eda<br \/>\u2013 Carlos Mateo-Ortiz<br \/>\u2013 Carlos J. Rodriguez-Bury<br \/>\u2013 Josu\u00e9 Rivera-Reyes (graduate student)<br \/>\u2013 Gilberto Vigo-Rodr\u00edguez<br \/>\u2013 Felix Zurcher (graduate student)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2009-2010<\/h4><p>\u2013 Carlos \u00c1lvarez-D\u00edaz (graduate student)<br \/>\u2013 H\u00e9ctor Mart\u00ednez-Pedraza<br \/>\u2013 Carlos Otero-Hernandez<br \/>\u2013 Erick Rivera-Hernandez<br \/>\u2013 Josu\u00e9 Rivera-Reyes (graduate student)<br \/>\u2013 Yamayra Rodriguez-Otero<\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Summary and Outcomes<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Professional Development Program In Transportation Infrastructure Inspection (PDP-TII) is a cooperative agreement between Alternate Concepts Inc (ACI) and Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR).<\/p><p>The Program has three principal objectives:<\/p><p>\u2013 Stimulate the development of engineering students in the area of Transportation Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance.<\/p><p>\u2013 Perform an inspection and maintenance assessment program of the San Juan Railway System (TU) structures and drainage infrastructure.<\/p><p>\u2013 Propose possible improvements to the inspection, condition evaluation, and maintenance assessment processes of transportation facilities.<\/p><p>The program consists of five stages:<\/p><h4>Formative Stage<\/h4><p>Students are trained trough seminars and workshops in several topics<\/p><p>\u2013 Fundamentals of Inspection and Monitoring.<\/p><p>\u2013 Structural Failures, Damages, and Deterioration.<\/p><p>\u2013 Damage and Condition and Rating.<\/p><p>\u2013 Types of and Damages in:<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 RC Structures.<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 Steel Structures.<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 Retaining Walls.<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 Earth Slopes.<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 Drainage Infrastructure.<\/p><p>\u2013\u2013 Tunnel Facilities.<\/p><p>\u2013 Visual Inspection Procedures and Equipment.<\/p><p>Safety.<\/p><p>\u2013 TU Infrastructure.<\/p><p>\u2013 Condition Assessment and Rating.<\/p><p>\u2013 Documentation and Reporting of Findings.<\/p><h4>Research and Development Stage<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students have to perform extensive literature review on visual inspection procedures and condition assessment rating around the world, and propose improvements in all the stages of the process:<\/p><p>\u2013 Inspection procedures and equipment.<\/p><p>\u2013 Inspection forms.<\/p><p>\u2013 Infrastructure identification and location.<\/p><p>\u2013 Findings documentations.<\/p><p>\u2013 Assessment of the field conditions found trough objective and quantitative rating scales.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2013 Required level of intervention according to obtained rating (i.e. routine maintenance, repair, replacement, among others),to support the establishment of priorities in the maintenance process.<\/p><h4>Inspection Stage<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The concepts learned in the previous stage are applied to different components of the TU infrastructure.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_1861\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 317px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/13.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/13.png 307w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/13-300x222.png 300w\" alt=\"Example of Damage Found in Sidewalk Parapet\" width=\"307\" height=\"228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1861\" \/><\/a><\/p><p id=\"caption-attachment-1861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of Damage Found in Sidewalk Parapet<\/p><\/div><h4>Evaluation Stage<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The findings of the inspection are evaluated, and a condition rating is assigned (that helps decide the type of maintenance process required to assure adequate safety and operational conditions).<\/p><h4>Reporting Stage<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A detailed report of the findings and the assigned condition is developed. An evaluation of possible causes to the discovered findings, and recommended intervention are also developed.<\/p><h3>Publications and Citations<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rivera, Erik et al, 1.4. \u201cProfessional Development Program in Transportation Infrastructure Inspection PUPR\/ACI\u201d, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Annual Poster exhibition, June 2010.<\/p><p>More than eighteen (18) inspection reports submitted to ACI.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dwight Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships Program<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Sponsor and Date<\/h3><p>Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 2006-present.<\/p><h3>Faculty and Students<\/h3><p>\u2013 PI PUPR \u2013 Amado V\u00e9lez-Gallego, MSCE, PE (Campus Program Manager)<\/p><p>\u2013 CoPI PUPR \u2013 Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE (Backup Campus Program Manager)<\/p><h4>\u2013 Faculty Advisors<\/h4><p>Jos\u00e9 Borrageros-Lezama, MSCE, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Omaira Collazos-Ordo\u00f1es, PhD<\/p><p>\u2013 H\u00e9ctor Cruzado-, PhD, PE<\/p><p>\u2013 Aluisio Pimenta, PhD, PE<\/p><h4>\u2013 Students PUPR<\/h4><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2006-2007<\/h4><p>\u2013 Melvin D\u00edaz-Torres<br \/>\u2013 Gisselle M\u00e1rquez-Berr\u00edos<br \/>\u2013 Andrea Merejo-Alejo<br \/>\u2013 Aileen Valdes-Montijo<br \/>\u2013 Felix Zurcher (graduate student)<\/p><h4>2007-2008<\/h4><p>\u2013 Franchesca Figueroa-V\u00e9lez<br \/>\u2013 Frances Tatis-R\u00edos<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h4>2008-2009<\/h4><p>\u2013 Ricardo Acu\u00f1a<br \/>\u2013 Ver\u00f3nica de Freitas-Nicholson<br \/>\u2013 Erick Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez<br \/>\u2013 Josu\u00e9 Rivera-Reyes (graduate student)<\/p><h4>2009-2010<\/h4><p>\u2013 Ivelisse Alvarado<br \/>\u2013 Arnaldo Blanco<br \/>\u2013 Derek Cardona-Abreu<br \/>\u2013 Flora Colom<br \/>\u2013 Miguel Ramos<\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Summary and Outcomes<\/h3><h3>Publications and Citations<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Zurcher, Felix \u201cThe Effect of Base Material Permeability on Pavement Performance\u201d, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 2007.<\/p><p>Pinto,Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 2008.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">M\u00e1rquez-Berr\u00edos, Gisselle and D\u00edaz-Torres, Melvin. \u201cAnalysis of Trip Generation Trends in Urban Shopping Centers. Case Study: San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico\u201d, COINAR 2007, College of Engineering and Land Surveying of Puerto Rico. They obtain the third place award in the poster session competition<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez, Erick. \u201cAssessment of the Actual Condition of the San Juan Metropolitan Area from a Smart Growth Point of View\u201d, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC, January 2009.<\/p><p>Research Reports submitted to the FHWA<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"border\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Faculty Members Specialty and Research Interests<\/h3><p>This section presents a capsule for each faculty member, with his\/her area of specialty, area\/s of sub-specialty and research interests<\/p><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Professor: H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado, PhD, PE<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h4>Specialty: Structural Engineering<\/h4><h4>Sub \u2013 Specialty: Wind Engineering, Wind Loadings on Structures<\/h4><h5>Research and Development Interests:<\/h5><p>\u2022 Wind Engineering<\/p><p>\u2022 Wind Loadings on Structures<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Professor: Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h4>Specialty: Structural Engineering<\/h4><h4>Sub- Specialty: Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering<\/h4><h5>Research and Development Interests:<\/h5><p>\u2022 Finite Element and advanced modeling of structures<\/p><p>and its foundations<\/p><p>\u2022 Static and dynamic soil-structure interaction<\/p><p>\u2022 Earthquake Engineering<\/p><p>\u2022 Field performance, inspection, and forensic evaluation of structures<\/p><p>and its foundations<\/p><p>\u2022 Pile analysis and design<\/p><p>\u2022 Interactive engineering software development<\/p><p>\u2022 TOD; urban development and transportation, pedestrian comfort.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Professor: Christian A. Villalta Calder\u00f3n , Ph.D.<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h4>Specialty: Civil Engineering<\/h4><h4>Sub \u2013 Specialty: Water Resources and Environmental<\/h4><h5>Research and Development Interests:<\/h5><p>\u2022 Hydrology and Hydraulics<\/p><p>\u2022 Water quality<\/p><p>\u2022 Surface and subsurface transport of contaminants<\/p><p>\u2022 Environmental Engineering Treatment and Design (physical, chemical and biological treatment)<\/p><p>\u2022 Geographical Information Systems (GIS)<\/p><p>\u2022 Watershed Integrated Management<\/p><p>\u2022 Bioremediation<\/p><p>\u2022 Modeling in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h3>Faculty Members Research Experience<\/h3><p>This section presents a summary of the research experience and publications of each faculty member, in a resume style.<\/p><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h4>Research and Development Experience<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chair of the 11th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, June 2009. This conference is convened every four years by American Association on Wind Engineering.<\/p><p>Research Assistant \/ Research Associate, Texas Tech University<\/p><p>\u2013 Supervised full\u2010scale experiments on wind\u2010induced vibrations of cantilever traffic signal structures.<\/p><p>\u2013 Participated in the Texas Tech Hurricane Intercept Team (Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Dennis).<\/p><p>\u2013 Participated in the Texas Tech Storm Chasing Team (Summers 2004, 2005, and 2006).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Visiting Researcher, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, University of Western Ontario. Designed and tested on the wind tunnel an aeroelastic model of a cantilever traffic signal structure (Fall 2009)<\/p><h4>Conference Papers<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gustavo E. Pacheco and H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado, \u201cStrategies to Teach Wind Engineering Fundamentals to Undergraduate Students.\u201d 11th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 22\u201026, 2009.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado and Chris Letchford. \u201cWind tunnel studies of cantilever traffic signal structures.\u201d 12th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Cairns, Australia, July 1\u20106, 2007.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chris Letchford, H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado, and Greg Kopp. \u201cMast arm vibrations of cantilever traffic signal structures.\u201d 7th UK Conference on Wind Engineering, Glasgow, United Kingdom, September 4\u20106, 2006.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kishor Mehta, Chris Letchford, and H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado. \u201cMultidisciplinary Doctoral Degree in Wind Science and Engineering.\u201d 9th International Conference on Engineering Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 23\u201028, 2006.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chris Letchford, H\u00e9ctor J. Cruzado, and Guoqing Huang. \u201cWind\u2010induced Oscillations of Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures.\u201d 10th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 31 \u2013 June 4, 2005.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti, PhD, PE<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h4>Research and Development Experience<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research Assistant, \u201cGeometric Design of Two-lane Roadways, Capacity of Two- lane Roadways, and Simulation of the Motion of an Isolated Vehicle\u201d, sponsored by C\u00f3rdoba State Highway and Transportation Authority (Argentina), National University of C\u00f3rdoba, 1986-1988.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research Assistant, \u201cMatrix Analysis of Plane Frame Structures\u201d, sponsored by the Department of Structures, National University of C\u00f3rdoba, 1987-1988.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research Assistant, \u201cAnalysis and Design of Thin-walled Structures\u201d (Non-linear Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Thin-walled Beam-shells Considering Material Non-linear Behavior and Concrete Cracking, by means of integration procedures), sponsored by CONICOR (Council for Scientific and Technical Research of C\u00f3rdoba State, Argentina), National University of C\u00f3rdoba, 1988-1990.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research Assistant, MS Thesis, \u201cSynthesis of the Nonlinear Behavior of Multistory Steel Buildings\u201d (Linear and Non-linear Static Analysis of Spatial Steel Frames. Computer and Computer Graphics Applications), University of Puerto Rico \u2013 Mayaguez Campus, 1991-1993.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Principal Investigator, \u201cInteractive Computer Program for the Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Girders\u201d, sponsored by Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1996- 1997.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Co- Principal Investigator, \u201cDevelopment of an Interactive Program for the Analysis of Rigid Pavement Slabs Under Truck Loads\u201d, sponsored by Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1997-1998.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Researcher, PhD Thesis, \u201cDynamic Lateral Response of Single Piles Considering Soil Inertia Contribution\u201d, University of Puerto Rico \u2013 Mayaguez Campus, 2003- 2007.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Program for the PUPR, \u201cProfessional Development Program UPR\/PUPR\/ATI\u201d, sponsored by Alternative for Integrated Transportation (ATI) \u2013 Puerto Rico DOT, 2004-2008.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Backup Campus Manager and Faculty Advisor, \u201cDwight Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships Program\u201d, sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 2006-present.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Principal Investigator, \u201cProfessional Development Program In Transportation Infrastructure Inspection PUPR\/ACI\u201d, sponsored by Alternate Concepts Inc. (ACI), 2007 \u2013 present.<\/p><h4>List of publications:<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco, Gustavo E.; Cruzado, H\u00e9ctor J. (2009) \u201cStrategies to Teach Wind Engineering Fundamentals to Undergraduate Students\u201d, 11 Americas Conference on Wind Engineering (11ACWE), San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 22-26 2009<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cruzado, H\u00e9ctor J.; Pacheco, Gustavo E. (2009) \u201c11a Conferencia de las Am\u00e9ricas de Ingenier\u00eda del Viento, un Orgullo para la Ingenier\u00eda de Puerto Rico\u201d, Revista Tecnomundo, Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco-Crosetti, G. E., Suarez L. (2008) \u201cDynamic Lateral Response of Single Piles Considering Soil Inertia Contribution\u201d, accepted as an oral presentation in Session 5, Structural engineering, of the 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14WCEE), Beijing, China, October 12-17 2008<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco-Crosetti, G. E., Moreno-Viqueira, G., Figueroa-Medina, A., Guti\u00e9rrez, J. (2008). \u201cUPR\/PUPR\/ATI Professional Development Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Public Transportation and Sustainable Development\u201d, Dimensi\u00f3n, Revista del Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, A\u00f1o 22, Vol 1, 2008.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G., Su\u00e1rez L. y Pando M. (2007). \u201cModelo Simplificado para el An\u00e1lisis Din\u00e1mico de Pilotes Sometidos a Carga Horizontal\u201d, ENIEF 2007 XVI CONGRESO SOBRE M\u00c9TODOS NUM\u00c9RICOS Y SUS APLICACIONES, C\u00f3rdoba, Argentina, October 2-5 2007.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G. E. (2007). \u201cDynamic Lateral Response of Single Piles Considering Soil Inertia Contribution\u201d. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayag\u00fcez Campus, Puerto Rico; May 2007<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G. and Godoy L. (2006). \u201cContributions of Porfirio Ballesteros in the Area of Shell Structures\u201d, Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institution (LACCEI) \u2013 The Fourth Latin American and Caribbean Conference: Breaking Frontiers and Barriers in Engineering: Education, Research and Practice, Mayag\u00fcez, Puerto Rico.<\/p><p>Tito J., and Pacheco G. (2000). \u201cComparison Between Visual-Slab Computer Program and Experimental Results of Minnesota Road Research Project\u201d, International Steering Committee of the IX Panamerican Conference on Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Gramado, RS, Brasil, November 19-23 2000.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tito J., and Pacheco G. (1999). \u201cComparison Between Visual-Slab Computer Program and Experimental Results of Minnesota Road Research Project\u201d XI Engineering and Land Surveying Congress COINAR 1999, College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico, Caribeam University, Bayam\u00f3n, Puerto Rico<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tito J., and Pacheco G. (1998). \u201cTeaching Structures Using Experimental and Analytical Methods\u201d, ASCE 12th Engineering Mechanics Conference, San Diego, California, May 1998<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G., and Veras E. (1998). \u201cDevelopment of an Interactive Finite Element Analysis Program within MS Windows 95 Environment\u201d, XXV Pan-American Convention of Engineers UPADI 98, Lima, Per\u00fa, November 1998.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G., and Veras E. (1998). \u201cDevelopment of an Interactive Finite Element Analysis Program within MS Windows 95 Environment\u201d, a) Engineering and Land Surveying Congress COINAR 1998, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Bayam\u00f3n Campus, March 1998. b) First Forum for the Promotion of Engineering Research in Puerto Rico (FoPER\u201998), University of Puerto Rico Mayag\u00fcez Campus, Mayag\u00fcez, PR, February 1998<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G. (1996). \u201cThe Stiffness Method Implementation within MathCad Computation Environment\u201d, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Magazine, vol 6, Dec. 1996, 205-238<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alm\u00e1nzar L., Pacheco G., and C\u00e1ceres A. (1994). \u201cUPR-Build User Manual\u201d, Civil Infrastructure Research Center (CIRC), University of Puerto Rico, Mayag\u00fcez Campus, Puerto Rico; August 1994<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G. E., and Pesquera C. I. (1994). \u201cSynthesis of the Advanced Analysis of Multistory Steel Buildings Within the UPR-Build System\u201d, Proceedings of the Sixth Puerto Rico EPSCoR Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico; May 6-7 1994[\/p]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pacheco G. E. (1994). \u201cComputer-Aided Nonlinear Analysis of Multistory Steel Buildings\u201d, Proceedings of the Seventh Congress of Computer Sciences and their Applications, Ponce, Puerto Rico; April 14-15 1994<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1665\" aria-expanded=\"false\">ECECS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1665\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1665\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><p>\u00a0<\/p><h1>Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department<\/h1><h4><strong> ECECS Technical Areas<\/strong><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS01.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS01.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS01-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ECECS01\" width=\"722\" height=\"542\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS02.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS02.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS02-300x226.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ECECS02\" width=\"722\" height=\"544\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS03.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS03.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ECECS03-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ECECS03\" width=\"723\" height=\"543\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3>Professor Research Interest Areas<\/h3><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Arturo Geigel, PhD<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Speech Processing, Computing Security, Pattern Recognition<\/h3><h4>\u2013 2011, Ph.D. Computer Science NSE (expected 2012)<\/h4><p>\u2013 2009, M.S. Computer Engineering PUPR<br \/>\u2013 1997, B.S. Regents College<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 340 Office: M-214<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:ageigel@pupr.edu\">ageigel@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Juan F. Torres, PhD<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Speech and Audio Processing, Image Processing, Machine Learning<\/h3><h4>\u2013 2010, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology<\/h4><p>\u2013 2006, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology<\/p><p>\u2013 2002, B.S. Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbia University<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 340 Office: M-213<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:jtorres@pupr.edu\">jtorres@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Felix Nevarez, PhD<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: DSP, and Computer Sciences<\/h3><p>t. (787) 622-8000<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:fnevarez@pupr.edu\">fnevarez@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Luis M. Vicente, PhD<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Statistical and Adaptive Signal Processing, Beamforming, Array Signal Processing<\/h3><h4>\u2013 2009, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri<\/h4><p>\u2013 1996, M.S. Electrical Engineering, Florida International University<\/p><p>\u2013 1990, Telecommunication Engineer, Universidad Polit\u00e9cnica de Madrid<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 344 Office: L-308B<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:lvicente@pupr.edu\">lvicente@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><h3>ECECS Department Facilities<\/h3><h3>Classrooms<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PUPR has state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms with large screen projectors, computer laboratories, and an educational content delivery system that has the capacity to integrate distance learners into the classroom experience. This institution also uses a Blackboard Enterprise learning system that allows the virtualization of personal assignments, exams, and grading over a secure internet connection.<\/p><h3>Laboratories<\/h3><p>Data Communication Laboratory and Advanced Network Laboratory<\/p><p>\u2013 High Performance Computing Laboratory (HPC)<\/p><p>\u2013 Windows to the Caribbean Laboratory<\/p><p>\u2013 Turing Laboratory for Graduate Studies<\/p><p>\u2013 Information Assurance Wireless Laboratory<\/p><p>\u2013 Computer Forensics Investigation Laboratory (CFIL)<\/p><p>\u2013 Signal Processing and Communication Laboratory<\/p><p>\u2013 Plasma Laboratory<\/p><h3>Contact Information<\/h3><p>PO Box 192017<br \/>San Juan, PR 00919-2017<\/p><p>Tel. (787) 622-8000 ext. 344 \/ 340<br \/>Fax: (787) 250-8131<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1666\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mechanical<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1666\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1666\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><h1>Department of Mechanical Engineering<\/h1><h4><strong> ME Technical Areas<\/strong><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME01.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME01.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME01-300x227.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ME01\" width=\"721\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME02.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME02.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME02-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ME02\" width=\"720\" height=\"541\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME03.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME03.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ME03-300x226.jpg 300w\" alt=\"ME03\" width=\"722\" height=\"545\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"border\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Professor Research Interest Areas<\/h3><div class=\"toggle\"><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dr. Carlos Alvarado<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Biomechanics, Robotics, Design &amp; Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Systems<\/h3><p>\u2013 2005, Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut<\/p><p>\u2013 1997, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University<\/p><p>\u2013 1995, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 Office: L-403<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:calvarado@pupr.edu\">calvarado@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dr. H\u00e9ctor Rodr\u00edguez<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, Structural Dynamics\/Vibration<\/h3><p>\u2013 2010, M.B.A., University of New Orleans<\/p><p>\u2013 1996, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech<\/p><p>\u2013 1993, B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 Office: L-403<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:hrodriguez@pupr.edu\">hrodriguez@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dr. Bernardo Restrepo<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Control, Modelling and Identification, System Dynamics and Integration<\/h3><p>\u2013 2011, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University<\/p><p>\u2013 2000, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico<\/p><p>\u2013 1995, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Corp. Technology of Bolivar<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 Office: L-402<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:brestrepo@pupr.edu\">brestrepo@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dr. Julio Noriega<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Vibration, Non-destructive Methods and Modal Analysis, Condition Monitoring, Fracture Mechanics and Composite Materials<\/h3><p>\u2013 2006, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University<\/p><p>\u2013 1993, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico<\/p><p>\u2013 1984, Post-Grade Geophysics and Geology for Prospecting Hydrocarbons, University of San Carlos, Guatemala<\/p><p>\u2013 1983, B.S. Mechanical Engineering,University of San Carlos, Guatemala<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 Office: L-412<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:jnoriega@pupr.edu\">jnoriega@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"toggleTitle acco_plus\">Dr. Antony Skrzypinsky<\/div><div class=\"hide_accordian\"><h3>Research Interest Areas: Tribology and Surface Layer Technology, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Tooling Design, Fatigue Strength and Wear of Materials<\/h3><p>\u2013 1980, D.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, AGH University, Poland<\/p><p>\u2013 1970, Ph.D. Manufacturing Engineering, AGH University, Poland<\/p><p>\u2013 1961, M.S. Manufacturing Engineering, Polytechnic University, Poland<\/p><p>t. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 Office: L-403<br \/>email. <a href=\"mailto:askrzypinsky@pupr.edu\">askrzypinsky@pupr.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><h3>ME Department Facilities<\/h3><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h3>Laboratories<\/h3><p>\u2013 Engineering Materials<\/p><p>\u2013 Engineering Measurements<\/p><p>\u2013 Fluid Mechanics<\/p><p>\u2013 Manufacturing \u2013 Conventional and CAM<\/p><p>\u2013 Mechatronics<\/p><p>\u2013 Thermal Sciences Lab<\/p><p>\u2013 Plasma Lab[\/p]<\/p><p>\u2013 Flight Simulator (coming soon)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6\"><h3>Classrooms<\/h3><p>\u2013 State-of-the-art videoconference room<\/p><p>\u2013 Computer-aided engineering lab<\/p><p>\u2013 High-performance computer lab<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\">\u00a0<\/div><h3>Contact Information<\/h3><p>PO Box 192017<br \/>San Juan, PR 00919-2017<br \/>Tel. (787) 622-8000 ext. 323 \/ 297<br \/>Fax: (787) 771-0011<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1667\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Plasma Laboratory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1667\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1667\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class='widget-content'><h1>Plasma Engineering Laboratory<\/h1><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/plasma-lab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/plasma-lab.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/plasma-lab-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/plasma-lab-36x28.jpg 36w, https:\/\/pupr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/plasma-lab-48x37.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><a class=\"blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pupr.edu\/es\/research\/plasma-laboratory\/\" target=\"_self\">Visit our Plasma Laboratory <i class=\"fa fa-laptop\"><\/i><br \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Research Research Institutional Review Board Intellectual Property Civil Environmental ECECS Mechanical Plasma Laboratory Research Sponsored Research OfficeThe Sponsored Research Office (SRO) is in charge of supporting the University Goal of fostering an applied research environment. 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