Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Lab Director
Prof. Dr. Luis Felipe Orellana
Mining Engineer turned into Geologist and viceversa.
Mining Engineer, Doctoral Researcher
Lucy Bravo
Engaged in a 1460-days journey to understand the mysteries of fault reactivation in deep mining environments.
Geologist, Master student
Guillermo Martinez
A man from the Chilean Patagonia who loves mountains and topographic maps.
Geologist, Master student
Javiera Tillería
Puzzled by the complexity of faults systems and rockbursts relationship.
Senior Scientist
Dr. Tomás Roquer
From ivory tower researcher to hands-on scientist working in deep undergroung mining.
Mining Engineer, Doctoral Researcher
Fernanda Espínola
On a quest for the elusive Fifth Element of mining sustainability, ready to transform the industry.
Mining Engineer, Master student
Belen Herrera
Former geometallurgist, now climate change activist exploring the sustainability efforts of mining companies.
Geologist, Master student
Matías Cabezas
Fascinated by Javiera's work, and striving to learn more about it.
Bachelor students
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Laura Meneses, Geologist.​
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Joaquín Sepúlveda, Geologist.
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Industry professionals
Professionals enrolled in postgraduate program while continuing their professional careers
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Diego Díaz, Master in Mining (c), Geologist.
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Alfonso Ovalle, Master in Mining (c), Mining Engineer.
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Henry Tapia, , Master in Mining (c), Mining Engineer.
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