TENURED PROFESSOR
Paula Andrea
CUERVO VELÁSQUEZ
School of Mechanical Engineering
Position 1
Position 2
CONTACT
Information
pacuevel@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 1544
GENERAL
Biography
Mechanical Engineer focused on tribology and dedicated to applied research for solving industrial problems. She possesses extensive knowledge and experience in railway systems, contact mechanics, wear mechanisms, failure modes and analysis, and maintenance (corrective, preventive, and predictive). Her expertise also includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Cost (LCC), materials science, machine design, manufacturing and assembly, manufacturing processes, and the testing of solid and fluid materials’ physico-chemical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties. Additionally, she has experience in surface treatments, modeling, biomimicry, stochastic and deterministic textures, lubrication, data science, material characterization, nanomaterials, energy, sustainability, energy transition, and circular economy. She is adept at establishing industrial experiences and academic strategies to solve engineering problems.
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Regarding her professional experience over the past ten years, she has developed the necessary skills to understand client needs and design and conduct tests accordingly. She has also grown professionally in areas such as teamwork, personnel management, and involvement in various fields of science.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
Position 1
Position 2
CONTACT
Information
pacuevel@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000 Ext. 1544
AREAS OF
Expertise
Tribology and surfaces
Lubrication
Wear
Maintenance
Friction
Materials
OFFICE
Hours
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
UIS Campus Central, Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica
