Jorge I. Fajardo

Dr. Jorge I. Fajardo

GiMaT Research Group, Politecnica Salesiana University, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Biography

Dr. Jorge Isaac Fajardo Seminario is a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Colombia). He is currently a professor and researcher at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana in Cuenca, Ecuador, where he also served as head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. His academic background includes a master's degree in industrial automation and engineering sciences. Dr. Fajardo has extensive experience in the field of materials science, with a focus on polymeric and natural fiber-reinforced composites, digital image processing for material characterization, and mechanical modeling. He has published widely in high-impact journals such as Polymers, Materials, and the Dentistry Journal, contributing to innovations in biocomposites and CAD/CAM materials. His work includes experimental and numerical studies on fracture resistance, micromechanics, and materials for dental and structural applications. He is an active member of the Ecuadorian research registry (SENESCYT) and has collaborated with international institutions and industries on applied research related to material development and simulation. His interests include biomaterials, the characterization of materials, CAD/CAM materials, and digital image processing.

Affiliations

Politecnica Salesiana University

Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

GiMaT Research Group

Honors and Awards

honor

Galardón Banco de Ideas

SENESCYT

Award for the best innovation project in Ecuador, granted by the National Secretariat for Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENESCYT).

Experience

Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator

Politecnica Salesiana University, Cuenca, Ecuador

01 Sep 2001 - present