Andrés Guzmán is a Civil Engineer (CE), with an MSc in Structural and Seismic Engineering and a PhD in Engineering. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, Colombia), where he teaches, conducts research, and supervises graduate students. His academic and professional work focuses on structural analysis, numerical modeling, performance-based assessment, structural health monitoring, alternative construction materials, and wind effects on structures. He has supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects and participated in applied research and consulting activities related to structural engineering practice. Dr. Guzmán is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE) and an active member of several international professional organizations, contributing to academic dissemination, professional development, and engineering education.