Suitable for this Best Researcher Award
Dr. Jorge Luis Palomino Tamayo is a distinguished civil engineer and academic whose research in soil-structure interaction and geotechnical engineering has significantly advanced the field of soil science. His innovative methodologies and commitment to sustainable infrastructure make him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Soil Science.
Education
Dr. Jorge Luis Palomino Tamayo holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structures from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil. His doctoral research focused on the numerical simulation of soil-pile interaction using the finite element method, contributing to the understanding of saturated soils and reinforced concrete structures. He also earned a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from UFRGS, where he analyzed composite beams through finite element analysis. Dr. Tamayo completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at the National University of Engineering (UNI), Peru, with a thesis on plastic flow in reinforced concrete structures. His comprehensive academic background lays a strong foundation for his contributions to soil-structure interaction and geotechnical engineering.
Professional Experience
Dr. Tamayo serves as a faculty member at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where he teaches and conducts research in the Department of Civil Engineering. His professional experience encompasses both academia and applied research, focusing on structural engineering and geotechnics. He has been involved in various projects related to soil-structure interaction, foundation analysis, and the application of finite element methods in civil engineering. Dr. Tamayo’s expertise extends to the analysis and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, contributing to advancements in sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Awards and Recognition
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2025: Postdoctoral Fellowship Abroad (PDE), CNPq.
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2024: Research Productivity Fellowship Level 2 (Civil Engineering), CNPq.
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2016: Appointed as Adjunct Professor A (40h-DE) in Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete at UFRGS.
These accolades reflect Dr. Tamayo’s commitment to excellence in research and education within the field of civil engineering and soil science.
Dr. Tamayo possesses advanced skills in numerical modeling, particularly the finite element method, applied to soil-structure interaction problems. His research addresses complex geotechnical challenges, including the behavior of saturated soils and the performance of deep foundations. He has developed and utilized computational models to simulate the interaction between soils and structural elements, contributing to safer and more efficient design practices. Dr. Tamayo’s interdisciplinary approach bridges structural engineering and geotechnics, fostering innovations in sustainable construction and infrastructure resilience.
Publications
Use of random fields in slope stability analysis and application to a case history
- Authors: Richard Penning, Bárbara dos Santos Sanchez, Jorge Luis Palomino Tamayo, Karena Quiroz Jiménez
Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
Year: 2025
COMBEAMS: A numerical tool for the structural verification of steel-concrete composite beams
- Authors: Jorge Palomino Tamayo, Lucas Alves de Aguiar, Cristian de Campos, Daniel Barbosa Mapurunga Matos, Inácio Benvegnu Morsch
Journal: SoftwareX
Year: 2024
Some issues about the behaviour of external pre-stressed steel–concrete composite beams
- Authors: Alvaro Wayar Moscoso, Jorge Palomino Tamayo, Bárbara dos Santos Sánchez, Inácio Benvegnu Morsch
Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Structures and Buildings
Year: 2024
A modeling strategy for the simulation of box sections with layered shell elements
- Authors: Jorge Luis Palomino Tamayo, Marcela Palhares Miranda, Inácio Benvegnu Morsch
Journal: Acta Scientiarum. Technology
Year: 2024
Integration of Excel VBA with professional software for the structural analysis and design of civil structures
- Authors: Jorge L. P. Tamayo, Vitor C. Mucillo, Bruno G. Bigarella
Journal: Computer Applications in Engineering Education
Year: 2023