Maria - Researcher and Project Coordinator with 5+ years in materials and innovation

Led applied research projects focused on sustainable materials and industrial innovation.

Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and applied agile methodologies to meet project goals.

Developed 3D models and functional prototypes for product validation and evaluation.

Conducted technical validations of mining waste and recyclable materials for construction uses.

Authored scientific articles and manuals to disseminate research findings.

Coordinate the development of the applied research project for the creation of a CDW utilization methodology to boost the region's circular and grassroots economy., Manage multidisciplinary teams applying traditional and agile methodologies such as Scrum and MML., Design and implement strategies for disseminating results in scientific articles and manuals., Strengthen the project's sustainability by identifying opportunities for improvement in the value chain of the construction sector in Manizales.

Manage fieldwork, supporting design and prototype development processes for materials evaluation., Implementation of techniques and activities for remote project management, which allowed us to meet established deadlines and guarantee the quality of the results., In-person technical validation of mining waste material from the municipality of Marmato for use as reinforcement in the construction of tertiary roads.

Remotely execute and support the logistics process for collecting information from companies in the industrial sector of Manizales, with the aim of generating industrial symbiosis., Classification and 3D prototyping of products with commercial viability between companies in the sector., Execution of formulation, planning and control activities within the framework of the development of R&D&I activities.

Formulation of products manufactured from recyclable and biodegradable materials., 3D modeling and validation of prototypes., Design of functional molds for the manufacture of the desired product.