Roberto Pavez

Electrochemical Engineer

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Eugene, LaneMember since February 24, 2023

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About

❖ Strong chemical engineering background with more than 3 years of working experience as a project engineer. High foundation in the science of Physical-Chemistry, and a systems-oriented perspective.

❖ Currently enrolled in an accelerated Electrochemistry master program. Working in a research project of metal-doped Cobalt electrodes synthesis and characterization, with paper publishing projection.

❖ Passionate about hydrogen technology. Past experiences includes a thesis based on H 2 electrolysis of sulfured gases, evaluating the feasibility of H 2 blending with natural gas, delivering a paper as first author in international H 2 regulations, and applied personal H 2 electrochemistry projects to grants.

Experience

Advanced Center of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E).

Project Engineer

▪ Performed a techno-economic study for the implementation of phase change materials to use as a cooling system for single facial solar panels, for the company ATLAS Renewable Energy. Carried out a data science study of the atmospheric conditions of the plant and developed a heat transfer numerical simulation in Python. (Feb to Aug - 2022)

▪ Accomplished a technological feasibility study on the blending of hydrogen and natural gas for different equipment and the gas distribution network system for the company Metrogas. (Mar to Jul - 2021)

▪ Carried out a study of technical and economic feasibility for the company Arauco Bioforest on the implementation of a battery system based on electrochemical technologies of saline gradient. (Jan to

May - 2020)

National Mining Pilotage Center.

▪ Lead a study of international regulations and standards for the use and application of green Hydrogen,

for the establishment of certification protocols for energy for mining companies. Developing a paper review about the subject as first author. (Aug to Dec - 2022)

Creator of an Start up.

▪ Started a company based on technological innovation and sustainability: "Society of Innovation Water and Energy Limited” and applied to 6 government funds for technology research. (2021 to recent)

Federico Santa María Technical University (UTFSM).

▪ Designed a basic engineering for the construction of a plant for the generation, storage, and distribution of solar PV hydrogen, in the “Viña del Mar” headquarters of the house of studies. (Jul to Nov - 2020)