My research focuses on vascular mechanics, particularly the impact of aging on arterial walls
and its role in vascular diseases, such as aneurysms. I develop finite element models to study
the turnover of arterial components, and their influence on the overall mechanical behavior of
the vessel wall. Using a multi-scale modeling approach, I incorporate detailed representations
of the arterial microstructure to bridge the gap between tissue-level changes and organ-level
function. Prior to this, I worked in cardiac biomechanics, specifically on the computational
design of polymeric mitral valve replacements and their interaction with the left ventricle.

I have experience mentoring students and assisting with courses related to biomechanics and
computational modeling. My teaching activities include:
 Supervision and Mentoring: I have guided Ph.D. and Master students on research
projects involving finite element modeling of soft tissues, helping them to apply
numerical methods to cardiovascular biomechanics.
 Lectures: After completing my bachelor, I delivered lectures in mechanical engineering
on topics such as Strength of Materials, Dynamics of Machines, Computational
Mechanics, Mechanical Design, and Rational Mechanics at institutions such as the

University of Santiago, Pontifical Catholic University, and the Army Polytechnic
Academy, all in Chile.
 Technical Training: I have contributed to training sessions on finite element modeling,
covering software such as ANSYS and numerical techniques for dynamic analysis.

I hold a Ph.D. in Mechanics and Engineering from Mines Saint-Étienne (France), specializing in
computational biomechanics and the numerical modeling of cardiovascular systems. My
academic and research experience includes:
 Mines Saint-Étienne, France (2025–Present): Researcher working on vascular
mechanics, focusing on aging-related changes in arterial walls and their implications for
disease development.
 Fondazione Ri.MED, Italy (2021–2024): Researcher in cardiac biomechanics, focusing on
computational mitral valve design and its mechanical interaction with the left ventricle.
Developed finite element models for polymeric valve structure analysis and design.
 Mines Saint-Étienne, France (2017–2021): PhD degree in Mechanics and Engineering,
where the work focused on finite-element modelling of the progression of aortic
aneurysms.
 University of Santiago, Chile (2013–2015): Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
focusing on numerical modeling and mechanical characterization of damage in biological
tissues.
 University of Santiago, Chile (2009–2013): Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
where I developed foundational expertise in mechanical engineering, soft tissue
mechanics, and numerical simulations.

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