SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES
Edwin Alberto
GARAVITO HERNÁNDEZ
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Academic Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Industrial Engineering
Director of GED
Research Group
CONTACT
Information
garavito@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2329
GENERAL
Biography
Professor Garavito-Hernandez is a highly qualified Industrial Engineer, holding a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus. He is currently a dedicated tenured professor at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, specializing in the field of production systems design and discrete simulation. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas, including optimization, heuristic methods, production management, production systems design, and simulation. With a notable publication record, he has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters, as well as presented over 30 papers at national and international conferences. Professor Garavito-Hernandez’s expertise extends to mentoring approximately 80 undergraduate and graduate projects, while his leadership as a principal researcher and co-researcher in various projects within the industrial, agricultural, and health sectors of Santander has been instrumental in driving process improvement and innovation.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
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Master in Industrial Engineering
Universidad de Puerto Rico, 2017
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University Teaching Specialist
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2002
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Production Management Continuous Improvement
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2002
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Industrial Engenieer
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 1995
Academic Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Industrial Engineering
Director of
GED Research Group
CONTACT
Information
garavito@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2329
AREAS OF
Expertise
Design of production systems
Simulation of production systems
Applied optimization
Quality engineering
OFFICE
Hours
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Wednesday and Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
UIS Central Campus, Edificio de Ingeniería Industrial, oficina 207 – 209
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Outstanding
Works
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Relación entre el tamaño del lote de transferencia y el desempeño de un sistema de manufactura tipo "Flow Shop
Article, UIS Ingenierías, 2011
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Evaluación de Alternativas de Costo para el Suministro de Propantes a un Yacimiento no Convencional en Colombia
Article, Fuentes: El Reventón Energético, 2016
PREMIOS Y
Reconocimientos
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Nombre del reconocimiento
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