Dr. Yaneth Pineda Triana. Experience: June 2016–currently: Director of INCITEMA. (Institute for Research and Innovation in Science and Technology of Materials). Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia. Doctor in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Politechnic University Of Valencia, Valencia, Spain, January 2003 – 2005. Specialist in Industrial Radiography, Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, Tunja, Colombia, January 1992 – 1993. Metallurgical Engineer, Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, Tunja, Colombia, January 1984-1991. Areas of action: engineering and technology, engineering of material compounds (laminates, reinforced plastics, synthetic and natural fibers), coatings and films mechanical engineering, ceramics, processes, engineering, chemical engineering. Lines of research: inspection, monitoring and corrosion control, mechanical integrity of materials, failure analysis, and non-destructive testing. Recognitions: Doctoral Thesis Meritorious, Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, February 2016. November 2015: Research Associate (Valid Until 2019-12-05) (Announcement 781 of 2017). Additional information: Doctoral, Undergraduate and Master’s Thesis Director. Peer Reviewer in journals such as Scopus. Jury Evaluator: Undergraduate, Doctoral and Master’s Thesis at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia.
