Meet the editors

Héctor E. Jaramillo S. is a full-time professor-researcher of the Autónoma de Occidente University (Cali, Colombia). He has a PhD from the Universidad del Valle with an emphasis in the mechanics of solids. The PhD dissertation was about the design and development of a finite element model of the L4-L5-S1 segment of the human spine and the experimental characterization was made in the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory

of the Colorado State University. He has vast experience in finite element analysis using no linear, orthotropic, and hyperelastic materials. He has a masters degree in civil engineering (2004), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (1992). His topics of interest are the mechanics of solids, fatigue fracture mechanics, mechanical engineering design, and finite element analysis.

Dr Julian Avila has been an Assistant Professor at the São Paulo State University – UNESP, Brazil, since 2017. He has conducted research in additive manufacturing, welding and joining, materials characterization, and mechanical testing of metallic materials, such as aluminum and magnesium alloys, high strength low alloy steels, and Maraging steels. Regarding microstructural characterization, he has been developing knowledge using X-ray

diffraction from conventional and synchrotron sources, SEM/EBSD, and magnetic Barkhausen noise. Related to mechanical testing, he is researching the effect of hydrogenating environments in steels, aluminum, and magnesium alloys on fracture toughness and fatigue. Currently, he is working with the mechanical and microstructural assessment of steel processed by additive manufacturing, FSW, and conformation processes.

Dr Chen is a senior engineer specializing in the field of pavement and construction materials engineering. He led several research projects for New Mexico, Iowa, and California Department of Transportation. Dr Chen's work has led to publications in prestigious journals and conferences. He also serves as committee member and referee for multiple peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Dr Chen performs extensive research on

epoxy-modified asphalt, design of ultra-high strength concrete (UHPC), and bridge pavement material monitoring and evaluation. He has research collaboration with the National Center for Asphalt Technology, FHWA Fairbank Highway Research Center, New Zealand Transport Agency, and other research institutes in China.
