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Juan Olarte MSc, PhD.
Juan is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering and his M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and later obtained a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.
EXPERIENCE
Juan Olarte MSc, PhD.
After completing his M.Sc., Juan worked in consulting engineering, addressing structural and geotechnical engineering problems. He has led multidisciplinary projects involving dams, bridges, buildings, highways, power plants, water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, storage tanks, and pipeline systems.
Education
Acad. Appointments
Research Interests
Ph.D. University of Colorado at Boulder (2017)
M.S. Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2009)
B.S. Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2007)
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2023–Present)
Structural and Geotechnical Consultant (June 2023–Present)
Engineer, INTEGRAL S.A., Colombia (March 2009–July 2013; February 2018–June 2023)
Structural and geotechnical earthquake engineering
Seismic soil–structure interaction and performance-based earthquake engineering
Reinforced concrete and foundation design
Some Classes
Juan’s research and professional interests include reinforced concrete and foundation design, earthquake engineering, seismic soil–structure interaction, performance-based earthquake engineering, liquefaction analysis, seismic risk assessment, dynamic soil response, machine foundations, and structural and geotechnical vulnerability analysis. His expertise also includes static and dynamic analysis of dams, seepage and slope stability analysis, groundwater modeling, geotechnical monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures and foundations, and geological and geomorphological assessment for environmental and geotechnical applications.
EXPERIENCE
ABOUT ME
Honors and Distinctions
Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship for Doctoral Studies Abroad, conferred by the Colombian Administrative Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS), 2012.
Scholarship for Doctoral Studies Abroad, conferred by the Enlaza Mundos Program, Medellín, Colombia, 2012.
Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship for Master’s Studies, conferred by Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2007.
