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Juan Villacreses

Professor of Civil Engineering
Edificio Hayek, Subsuelo HS400X

D. in Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia.
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.
Civil Engineering, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador.

Professional Profile

Juan Pablo Villacreses holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University San Francisco de Quito (USFQ, Ecuador) and a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering with an emphasis on Soil Dynamics from the University of the Andes (Colombia). He is a professor of Civil Engineering at USFQ. As a geotechnical engineer with a solid academic background and a constant dedication to research, his focus on soil mechanics, especially soil dynamics, has led him to explore in-depth geomaterials and their dynamic characterization. His goal is to generate knowledge in this area, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and apply his skills to address real-world geotechnical challenges. With a focus on research related to soil dynamics, he aspires to contribute to the advancement of geotechnics and its application in Civil Engineering.

Interests

Trail running, Canicross