Dr . Luis Cedeño-Viveros | Manufacturing processes | Best Researcher Award

Dr . Luis Cedeño-Viveros | Manufacturing processes | Best Researcher Award

Dr . Luis Cedeño-Viveros ,Tecnológico de Monterrey,Ecuador

Dr. Luis Cedeño-Viveros is a distinguished academic and researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Ecuador. With a profound expertise in his field, Dr. Cedeño-Viveros has contributed significantly to the academic community through his research and publications. He is known for his innovative approaches and dedication to advancing knowledge. Dr. Cedeño-Viveros has a robust background in engineering, reflected in his numerous scholarly articles and conference presentations. His commitment to education and research excellence makes him a valuable asset to Tecnológico de Monterrey and the broader academic community.

Professional Profiles:

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Education :

Ph.D. in Advanced Manufacturing, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador

Work Experience:

Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing – Tecnológico de Monterrey (May 2022 – May 2024),Led research on innovative sustainable additive manufacturing methods.,Conducted design and topology optimization of LPBF preforms.,Collaborated on developing innovative stents for magnesium and NiTi alloys.,Delivered guest lectures and served as a co-advisor for master’s theses.,Managed research activities including securing funding and acquiring materials and equipment.,Part-time physics lecturer in the School of Engineering and Sciences,Advanced Manufacturing Consultant, HERA Diagnostics (Nov 2021 – May 2023),Optimized design for the fabrication of medical devices.,Conducted design and preliminary laboratory evaluations for regulatory clearance.,Graduate Research Assistant, Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Centro de Innovación en Diseño y Tecnología (CIDyT) – Tecnológico de Monterrey (Aug 2017 – Dec 2021),Specialized in laser micro-welding and micro-cutting of metallic alloys.,Conducted benchmarking research for innovative medical implants.,Trained personnel and graduate students in advanced laser techniques.,Internship Trainee, BOCAR Group, Toluca-Mexico (Sep 2014 – Dec 2014),Developed FEM simulations for designing casting molds for aluminum auto parts.

Skills :

  • Technical: Laser micro-welding, 3D printing, FEM simulations, CAD/CAM software (NX Unigraphics, Altair platforms, Fusion 360), MATLAB, Wolfram programming languages.
  • Languages: Spanish (native), English (IELTS 8, C1), German (Goethe Institute A1).
  • Research and Development: Medical device innovation, sustainable manufacturing, laser fabrication processes, topology optimization, tissue engineering.

Awards:

  • Candidate level at the National Research System (CONACYT, Mexico), Jan 2023 – Dec 2026.
  • Member of the Optica Society, Early Career Member, July 2024 – July 2027.
  • First Place in ASME Old Guard Technical Web Page Design Competition, Salamanca, México, 2013.
  • President of the Mechanical Engineers Society of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Toluca, 2013—2014

Research Focus:

  • Medical Devices: Development of cutting-edge medical devices using fiber laser technologies, innovative cancer screening methods based on optical and electrical spectroscopy.
  • Laser Manufacturing: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) techniques, laser micro-welding of magnesium alloys, stainless steels, and NiTi alloys.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing: Development of sustainable additive manufacturing methods, including Joining Stacking Laser Micro-Spot Welding (JS-LMSW).

Patents:

  • Method for obtaining personalized scaffolds for tissue regeneration, Application submitted, April 2021.
  • Energy collector system applicable to combustion engines, Patent granted, June 2016.

Publications :

  1. A Novel Mathematical Model for Predicting a Sustainable Selective Laser Melting and Controlled Densification
    International Journal of Sustainable Energy, March 2024.
    DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2024.2327386.
  2. Numerical Analysis of Static and Dynamic Heat Source Model Approaches in Laser Micro-Spot Welding
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, April 2024.
    DOI: 10.1007/s00170-024-13645-1.
  3. A Novel Method for the Fabrication of Tubular WE43 Magnesium Scaffold Based on Laser Micro-Spot Welding
    Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, January 2022.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2022.101096.
  4. Characterization of Porous Scaffolds Fabricated by Joining Stacking Based Laser Micro-Spot Welding (JS-LMSW) for Tissue Engineering Applications
    Materials, December 2021.
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15010099.
  5. Influence of Process Parameters for Sheet Lamination Based on Laser Micro-Spot Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets for Bone Tissue Applications
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, April 2021.
    DOI: 10.1007/s00170-021-07113-3.

Conference Proceedings

  1. A Process Chain Study for the Manufacturing of Nitinol Stents
    Presented on June 11, 2024, at the CIRP BioManufacturing 2024, Dresden, Germany. In press.
  2. A Novel Additive Manufacturing Method for the Fabrication of Porous Structures: Tube Stack Layering (TSL)
    Presented online on October 20, 2022, at the International Conference on Design for 3D Printing 2022. In press.
  3. Laser Micro-Welding of AZ92A Magnesium Wires Using a Fiber-Laser: A Preliminary Study
    CIRP BioManufacturing 2019.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2019.12.002.
  4. Laser Micro-Spot Welding of AISI 302 Stainless Steel Sheets
    SPIE Photonics West 2018.
    DOI: 10.1117/12.2290003.
  5. An Immersive 3D Virtual Learning Environment for Analyzing the Atomic Structure of MIMS Relevant Materials
    VARI 2015.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.265.