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TENURED PROFESSOR

Mayra Eliana

VALENCIA ZAPATA

School of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

Profesor sin foto

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CONTACT

Information

mevalzap@uis.edu.co

+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2944

GENERAL

Biography

University professor since 2009, with extensive experience in both public and private institutions with undergraduate and graduate programs. She has contributed to the formulation and execution of research projects in polymeric materials for applications in industry, medicine, and waste management, leading to the acquisition of two invention patents in this field. In 2024, she completed a postdoctoral stay in the industry, focusing on waste recovery to develop sustainable solutions within the framework of the circular economy.

She approaches each day with enthusiasm and gratitude, fully enjoying the opportunity to educate new generations and generate knowledge with real-world impact. She is highly motivated to participate in multidisciplinary projects that integrate various fields of knowledge to address complex challenges and develop solutions that are not only innovative but also practical and valuable for different sectors and communities.

EDUCATION AND

Qualifications

  • PhD in Engineering – Area of Emphasis Materials Engineering


    Universidad del Valle, 2021

  • Master's Degree in Engineering – Area of Emphasis Materials Engineering


    Universidad del Valle, 2010

  • Materials Engineer


    Universidad del Valle, 2006

Position 1

Position 2

CONTACT

Information

mevalzap@uis.edu.co

+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 2944

AREAS OF

Expertise

  • Development and processing of polymeric materials

  • Biomaterials

  • Waste Utilization in Polymer Matrix Composites

  • Polymer matrix composite materials

  • Materials Science

OFFICE

Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – noon

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Universidad Industrial de Santander

Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga, Piso 2

Oficina 249

Research

Group

AWARDS AND

Recognitions

  • Beneficiary of the Call for Oriented Postdoctoral Stays


    Misiones - 2023

  • Recipient of the National Doctoral Fellowship


    Minciencias – Call 617 of 2013

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