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Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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Lab Director
Prof. Dr. Luis Felipe Orellana
Mining Engineer turned into Geologist and viceversa.
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Mining Engineer, Doctoral Researcher
Lucy Bravo
Engaged in a 1460-days journey to understand the mysteries of fault reactivation in deep mining environments.
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Geologist, Master student
Guillermo Martinez
A man from the Chilean Patagonia who loves mountains and topographic maps.
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Geologist, Master student
Javiera Tillería
Puzzled by the complexity of faults systems and rockbursts relationship.
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Senior Scientist
Dr. Tomás Roquer
From ivory tower researcher to hands-on scientist working in deep undergroung mining.
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Mining Engineer, Doctoral Researcher
Fernanda Espínola
On a quest for the elusive Fifth Element of mining sustainability, ready to transform the industry.
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Mining Engineer, Master student
Belen Herrera
Former geometallurgist, now climate change activist exploring the sustainability efforts of mining companies.
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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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