Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3131 – Design Fundamentals I
ARQU 3132 – Design Fundamentals II
ARQU 6331 – Architectural Design I: Design Fundamentals
Educational Credentials:
(2012) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2011) Abroad Program. ELISAVA Facultat de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona Urbanism, Spain.
(2009) Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
Teaching Experience:
(2014-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2015-2018) Professor. Division of Engineering, Design, and Architecture, Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
Professional Experience:
(2014-Present) Co-Founder. Forma LLC, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2014-2015) Team Designer. Design + Development, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arch. Gonzalo Ferrer, AIA.
(2013-2014) Project Engineer. Skybeck Construction, Austin, Texas.
(2012-2013) Junior Architect. URBANA: Arquitectura y Diseño, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arch. José Fernando Vázquez.
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2016) Conference “Diez en Diez: Hablando de Diseño”. Auditorio Jesús E. Amaral, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2011) “Ciudades del Futuro: Charrette 2011”, Entorno Vol. 1, 2011, “PUT-0-KPUT” p. 53-57. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2008-2009) “Analysis of the Impact of Bus Fare on the Demand of an Integrated Transit Network” Undergraduate Research with Amado Vélez Gallego P.E., Gustavo Pacheco-Crosetti, P.E. Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, Federal Highway Administration.
Recent Creative Work:
Steel Furniture Cañón San Cristóbal, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico.
Wayfinding Signage Parque Luis Muñoz Marín, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Bus Stop Shelter Plaza Barceló, Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Rehabilitation of an Abandoned Public School, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.
Medical Office for a Gastroenterologist, Manatí, Puerto Rico.
Rehabilitation of a Country House, Naguabo, Puerto Rico.