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Doctor in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio, 2015). In charge of the Geotechnical Laboratory and associate professor at the University of Lima (since 2018). Professor at PUCP (undergraduate) and UNI (postgraduate).
Consultant and researcher of projects in geotechnical engineering, in energy systems and in the oil and natural gas industry. With skill in research backed by technical articles published in journals and conferences. Research lines to develop solutions in engineering projects: Computational geomechanics, behavior of soils and rocks with constitutive models, soil-structure interaction, soils reinforced with geosynthetics, experimental geotechnics, rock removal by blasting, representation of fractures and discontinuities in geomaterials.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Civil Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
1 Sep 2009 → 15 Dec 2015
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Keywords
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Renacyt classification (Concytec)
- Level VI
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Efeito das características litológicas e geotécnicas na geração de fluxos de detritos na bacia árida de Mirave, Peru
Translated title of the contribution :Effect of lithological and geotechnical characteristics on the generation of debris flows in the arid basin of Mirave, Peru Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Contribution to Journal) › peer-review
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Effect of lithological and geotechnical characteristics on the generation of debris flows in the arid basin of Mirave, Peru,Efeito das características litológicas e geotécnicas na geração de fluxos de detritos na bacia árida de Mirave, Peru
Ortega, J. C. B., Bendezu, M. A. L., Del Savio, A. A. & Canales, F. A., 2022, In: Revista Ambiente e Agua.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Contribution to Journal) › peer-review
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MODELING OF SETTLEMENT AND BEARING CAPACITY OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS IN OVERCONSOLIDATED CLAYS
Lopez, M. & Quevedo, R., Mar 2022, In: Journal of GeoEngineering. 17, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Contribution to Journal) › peer-review
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Soil water characteristic curve parameters of collapsible sand in Lambayeque, Peru
Lopez Bendezu, M. A., 26 Apr 2021, In: MATEC Web of Conferences.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Contribution to Journal) › peer-review
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Finite element analysis of blast-induced fracture propagation in hard rocks
Bendezu, M., Romanel, C. & Roehl, D., 1 Apr 2017, In: Computers and Structures. 182, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Contribution to Journal) › peer-review
97 Scopus citations
Projects
- 8 Finished
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Previsión del deslizamiento de taludes utilizando modelamiento numérico y técnicas de inteligencia artificial
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (PI), Quevedo Quispe, R. J. (ECoI) & Mejia Sanchez, E. C. (ECoI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Evaluación de la precisión de técnicas geoespaciales y mapeo geotécnico en un contexto de expansión urbana en Lima
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (PI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Evaluación del potencial de licuación de suelos mediante ensayos geofísicos
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (PI), Rengifo Reategui, J. J. (CoI), Quevedo Quispe, R. J. (CoI) & Castañeda Huertas, J. R. (CoI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Estudio del comportamiento de arcillas parcialmente saturadas de la ciudad de Pucallpa
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (PI), Dominguez Alvarado, A. G. (CoI), Quevedo Quispe, R. J. (ECoI) & Mejia Sanchez, E. C. (ECoI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Numerical simulation and analysis of collapsible soils
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (PI), Romanel, C. (ECoI) & Quevedo Quispe, R. J. (ECoI)
1/04/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Membership of network
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Clasificación Concytec (External organization)
Lopez Bendezu, M. A. (Chair)
3 Mar 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Investing in Innovation: American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Announces Recipients of New Research Grants
8/06/26
74 items of Media coverage
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Rafael López Aliaga: Prosecutor's Office Launches Preliminary Investigations Against Former Mayor Over the Municipality of Lima's Debt
19/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
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LYCRA COMPANY: Seeks to Hire Ordinary Course Professionals
12/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Campaign wrap-up: Alfonso López Chau, Keiko Fujimori, and Jorge Nieto held their final public events in Lima
9/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Courses
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Mecánica de suelos i
Lopez Bendezu, M. A., Madrid Argomedo, M. R. & Dominguez Alvarado, A. G. 27/04/16 → …
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Mecánica de suelos ii
Madrid Argomedo, M. R., Dominguez Alvarado, A. G. & Lopez Bendezu, M. A. 27/04/16 → …
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