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Hire Dr. Ricardo C.

Guatemala

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Structural Engineer & Seismic Risk Specialist | Nonlinear Analysis (OpenSees/Python) | Published Researcher

Profile Summary

Senior Structural Engineer and Academic Researcher with over 15 years of experience specializing in seismic resilience and advanced structural modeling. My work bridges the gap between sophisticated numerical simulation and practical engineering solutions for high-stakes infrastructure. Key Expertise: Seismic Risk & Vulnerability: expert in assessing confined masonry and reinforced concrete structures, with a focus on developing fragility curves and annual collapse rate estimations. Advanced Modeling: proficient in OpenSees and Python for nonlinear structural analysis and performance-based design. Published Researcher: lead author in the international journal "Advances in Structural Engineering", contributing to the state-of-the-art in seismic vulnerability for Central American urban environments. Technical Consulting: proven track record collaborating with global firms (Automotive and F&B sectors) on industrial and institutional infrastructure projects. I offer high-level technical consulting, scientific manuscript review, and specialized structural reporting. I am committed to delivering rigorous, data-driven insights that ensure both structural safety and project efficiency.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Structural Engineering
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Civil Engineering
• ☆ Geotechnical Engineering

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Engineer

Universidad Mariano Galvez

March 2017 - Present

Education

PhD (Mechanical Engineering)

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Spain

October 2020 - Present

Certifications

• Professional Member

  Asociación Guatemalteca de Ingeniería Estructural y Sísmica (AGIES)

  November 2016 - Present

• Registered Professional Engineer

  Colegio de Ingenieros de Guatemala (CIG)

  April 2014 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ricardo Cojulún Martínez, Francisco Javier Martínez Cutillas (2026). Seismic vulnerability and risk assessment of confined masonry dwellings in Guatemala city . Advances in Structural Engineering.