Hernan Chavez Paura Garcia
About Hernan Chavez Paura Garcia
Hernan Chavez Paura Garcia is a Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in advanced short-term research opportunities. He has extensive experience in academia and industry, having held various positions including Associate Professor and Senior Process Engineer, and has published multiple research papers in the field of engineering.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hernan Chavez Paura Garcia currently serves as a Research Assistant in the Advanced Short Term Opportunity (ASTRO) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to various research initiatives in Knoxville, Tennessee. His role involves applying his expertise in mechanical engineering and operational research to support advanced projects within the laboratory.
Previous Experience in Academia
Hernan has extensive experience in academia, having worked as an Associate Professor and Researcher at multiple institutions. He was associated with Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes from 2010 to 2013 and also served at Tecnológico de Monterrey and Universidad Politécnica de Aguascalientes. His teaching roles included delivering courses in industrial engineering and systems engineering, focusing on manufacturing processes and optimization techniques.
Educational Background
Hernan holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Master in Operational Research from Lancaster University in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Additionally, he has a diploma in Technology and Automation Applied to the Textile Manufacturing Industry from Universidad Tecnologica de Aguascalientes.
Research Contributions and Publications
Hernan has made significant contributions to the field of industrial engineering through his research. He authored a paper on preliminary simulated annealing for resilient supply chains, presented at the 2014 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence. He also contributed to a simulation-based optimization approach for modeling emergency departments, presented at the 2015 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference. His published work includes a paper in 'Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing' focusing on supply chain disruptions.
Professional Experience in Industry
Hernan has held various engineering roles in industry, including positions as a Senior Process Engineer at Donaldson and a Consultant at ProModel Corporation. His early career included internships at American Standard, Xerox, and Unilever, where he gained practical experience in manufacturing and process optimization. His work in these roles has complemented his academic pursuits, allowing him to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.