SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY

Francisco Alberto
VELANDIA PATIÑO

GENERAL

Biography

Topics of academic interest and experience in regional geology, neotectonics, geomorphology and structural geology applied to hydrogeology, geological threats and exploration of subsurface resources. He worked 21 years at INGEOMINAS (now SGC), where he coordinated projects in geological cartography, hydrogeology and geothermal energy, and was deputy director of Subsoil Resources. Since 2011 professor at UIS, also supporting postgraduate courses in Geology, Physics and Engineering. Researcher in the recent tectonic evolution of the Northern Andes.

EDUCATION AND

Qualifications

  • Doctor in Geosciences


    Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2018

  • Master of Science – Geology


    Shimane University (Japan), 1997

  • Geologist


    Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 1989

AREAS OF

Expertise

  • Structural geology

  • Neotectonics

  • Regional geology

  • Hydrogeology

  • Geomorphology

  • Geological heritage

OFFICE

Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

UIS Campus Central, Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga, Escuela de Geología, oficina 328

Research

Group

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