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Adaptive systems, adaptive control, adaptive estimate, nonlinear control, electrical machines drives

Biography

Mr. Travieso-Torres has 27 years of experience and a proven track record of effective management and leadership skills. He possesses exceptional communication abilities and is dedicated to achieving excellence. Their academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with honors, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, and an Electrical Engineer (E.E.) degree. Additionally, he holds a Project Manager Professional (PMP) credential, which was granted by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

With a strong background in the industry, Mr. Travieso-Torres developed a research and teaching carrier, leading multiple research projects with budgets of up to 0.5 million USD. He is the author or co-author of over thirty scientific publications on nonlinear adaptive control and applications, including two book chapters. He is a full professor (tenure track) at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile.

In terms of his experience in the Industry, Mr. Travieso-Torres has held various positions such as deputy Project Engineering Manager in a Mega Project in Bechtel with a CAPEX of 6 billion USD, Site Manager and Engineering Manager at BHP Billiton with a CAPEX of 300 million USD, Tie-in, Commissioning, and Field Engineering Manager at SNC-Lavalin, Global Subject Matter Expert at Fluor, and Engineering Functional Manager and Project Manager at BRASS Chile S.A. He has worked on engineering projects in official languages (written and spoken) in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. He has also worked as a technical advisor.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
 PMP, granted by the PMI, Certificate No. 1303126, since 2009.
 Ph.D. on Automatic Control, DIE, USACH, Santiago. Chile, 2000 - 2003. Best doctorate Student award.
 M.Sc in Electrical Engineering, CIPEL, ISPJAE, Havana, Cuba, 1997 - 2000.
 Electrical Engineering (E.E.), CIPEL, ISPJAE, Havana, Cuba, 1990 - 1995. Award-winning engineering thesis. Revalidated as Civil Electrical Engineer, University of Chile, Chile. March 2003.
 High School Degree in Electronics, IPVECE "Mártires de Humboldt 7", San Antonio de Los Baños, Havana, Cuba. 1988 - 1990.

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
 Outstanding Professor of the Year 2017, DTI, USACH. August 3rd, 2018.
 Spotlight Award “For having been a world-class subject matter and having been recognized as such by a client.” Client: "Irving Oil" of Canada. Fluor, July 18, 2006. Knowledge Online Community of Control Systems.
 Subject matter Expert at Fluor 2005 – 2006, areas of expertise:
o DCS/ PLC.
o Variable speed drives.
o Control strategies.
 Best doctorate Student, USACH, 2002.
 Awarded Conference Presentations, Cuba:
o 1996 Provincial Congress, 1998 Provincial Conference.
o 1994 Faculty Congress, 1995 Institute Conference, 1995 National Conference.
 Engineering thesis Award-winning, classified as scientific achievement, CIPEL, Cuba, 1996.

Activities

Employment (13)

University of Santiago Chile: Santiago, CL

2014-03-01 to 2023-12-31 | FULL PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Industrial Technologies)
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

University of Chile: Santiago, CL

2002-03-01 to 2023-12-31 | Adjunct Professor (Electrical Engineering)
Employment
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

DHSIGA: Andina Division of CODELCO Site, CL

2013-09-01 to 2014-02-28 | Instrumentation and Control Systems Leader, In Charge of the Startup
Employment
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

Bechtel (Chile): Santiago, CL

2012-09-01 to 2013-07-25 | Deputy Project Engineering Manager for the Quebrada Blanca Fase 2 EPC/CM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction / Construction Management), (Project with a CAPEX of 6 billion USD). (Engineering Management)
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

BHP (Chile): Santiago and Escondida Mining Site, Chile , CL

2011-05-01 to 2012-09-30 | Site Manager / Engineering Manager (Project with a Capex of 300 million USD) (Project Management)
Employment
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

SNC Lavallin (Chile): Santiago and Collahuasi Mining Site, Chile , CL

2010-07-01 to 2011-04-30 | Manager for Field Engineering, Tie-In and Commissioning / Functional Commissioning Manager
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

Brass (Chile): Santiago and different Mining Sites, Chile - Paragominas Site, Brasil, CL

2007-09-01 to 2010-06-30 | Project Manager / Engineering Manager / Leader of Instrumentation and Control System Engineer
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

PRG Consultores: Santiago and Collahuasi Site, Chile, CL

2006-08-01 to 2007-08-31 | Instrumentation and Control System Leader for MINING COMPANY "DOÑA INÉS DE COLLAHUASI" (Instrumentation And Control System)
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University of Santiago Chile: Santiago, CL

2000-03-01 to 2006-12-31 | Adjunct Professor (Electrical Engineering)
Employment
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

Fluor (Chile): Santiago and several Sites, Chile, CL

2003-07-01 to 2006-07-31 | Instrumentation and Control System Leader / Instrumentation and Control System Design Engineer (Instrumentation and Control System )
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

INACE LTDA: Santiago, CL

2000-10-01 to 2003-06-30 | PROJECT MANAGER / LECTURER
Employment
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDT): Santiago, CL

1999-09-01 to 2000-09-30 | Field Engineer
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

FACTORY OF ELECTRICAL WIRES "CONRADO BENÍTEZ" (ELEKA): San José de las Lajas, Provincia de Mayabeque, CU

1995-09-01 to 1999-06-01 | Field Engineer (Electronic Maintenance)
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Juan carlos Travieso Torres

Funding (13)

FONDEF ID17I20338, "Research and Development of an Electronic Feeder for Maximum Efficiency of Induction Motors"

2020-11 to 2022-11 | Grant
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Cientifico y Tecnologico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDEF ID17I20338

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FONDECYT 1190959, "Development of fractional order tools for stability, estimation and control of systems and applications "

2019-03 to 2022-12 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONECYT 1190959

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FONDEF ID17I10338, "Research and Development of an Electronic Feeder for Maximum Efficiency of Induction Motors"

2018-01-25 to 2020-01-25 | Grant
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Cientifico y Tecnologico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDEF ID17I10338

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DICYT 041772TT, "Adaptive control combining Taylor approximations and passivity approaches for nonlinear systems"

2017-03-01 to 2018-12-31 | Grant
Universidad de Santiago de Chile Dirección de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (Santiago de Chile, CL)
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DICYT 041772TT

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PID 008-2016, "Entertained class with use of smartphones in industrial automation"

2017-03-01 to 2018-12-31 | Grant
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (Santiago de Chile, CL)
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PID 008-2016

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DICYT 041572TT, "Applied research of non-linear control strategies based on adaptive passivity and fractional PID controller"

2015-03-01 to 2016-12-31 | Grant
Universidad de Santiago de Chile Dirección de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (Santiago de Chile, CL)
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DICYT 041572TT

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DGT IT1406, "New variable speed driver for induction motors that consumes 20% less than market ac drives"

2015-03-01 to 2016-01-25 | Grant
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (Santiago de Chile, CL)
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DGT IT1406

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FONDECYT 1150488, "Fractional Error Models in Adaptive Control and Applications"

2015-03 to 2018-12 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1150488

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FONDECYT 1090208, "Design of fractional order adaptive controller with applications".

2009-03 to 2011-12 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1090208

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FONDECYT 1061170, "Design of adaptive strategies for chaos control and anticontrol in linear and variant linear systems over time and applications ".

2006-03 to 2007-12 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1061170

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FONDECYT 1030962, "Advanced adaptive control schemes for nonlinear systems and applications"

2003-03-01 to 2005-12-31 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1030962

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FONDECYT 1000937, "Stabilization, Monitoring and Regulation of Non-linear Systems using Backsteping and Flatness Techniques".

2000 to 2003 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1000937

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FONDECYT 1980661. Title: "AC/DC converters with a high number of pulses and their applications in industrial systems."

1999 to 2000 | Grant
Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Santiago, CL)
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FONDECYT 1980661

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Peer review (9 reviews for 5 publications/grants)

Review activity for ISA transactions. (2)
Review activity for Journal of control, automation and electrical systems. (1)
Review activity for Journal of the Franklin Institute. (3)
Review activity for Measurement. (2)
Review activity for Nonlinear dynamics. (1)