Marcelo Andrés Aybar Lagos

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Marcelo Andrés Aybar Lagos, PhD

Associate Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7716-7437
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    20072024

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    Research interests

    Research interests are focused on the study and development of leading-edge technologies for wastewater treatment, and on the control and monitoring of water quality in natural aquatic systems. In particular, studies consider the structural and functional characteristics of environmental biofilms, membrane-based biological reactors, advanced optical microscopy and mathematical simulation of aquatic processes

    Personal profile

    Civil Engineer with a Diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a dual PhD degree in Engineering and Environmental Sciences from the University of Notre Dame (USA) and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He worked as lead engineer for environmental consulting projects at DICTUC S.A. and as a research academic at the University of Concepción. Currently, he leads research scientific projects (Fondecyt) and technological development (Fondef Idea I+D), he has published WoS articles in high-impact international journals, is a member of postgraduate programs and works as a Research Academic at the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design from San Sebastián University

    Teaching

    The teaching area is related to Hydraulic and Environmental Civil Engineering. Undergraduate courses taught are Fluid Mechanics, Sanitary Engineering, Topics in Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics and Liquid Waste Treatment. Postgraduate courses are Management and Treatment of Water Resources, Principles of Experimental Design, and Bioengineering, Energy and Sustainable Processes

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Education/Academic qualification

    PhD, Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    … → 2016

    PhD, PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame

    … → 2016

    Bachelor, Ingeniero Civil con Diploma en Ingeniería Ambiental , Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    … → 2004

    External positions

    Universidad de Concepción

    2017 → 2021

    Universidad de Concepción

    2016 → 2021

    DICTUC S.A, Santiago, Chile

    2005 → 2012

    Keywords

    • TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering

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