Faculty Profile for Dr. Wilson F Espinoza Chavez

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Dr. Wilson F Espinoza Chavez
Assistant Professor — Department of Engineering Technology
RFM 2240
phone: (512) 245-2137
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. Civil Engineering
- Purdue University

MDI - Real Estate and Project Management
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito

B.S. Civil Engineering
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador

Teaching Interests
Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering Materials, Statics, Residential Construction

Research Interests
Geotechnical engineering, resilient and sustainable energy extraction technologies, energy storage systems, multi-physical subsurface processes, smart materials for a resilient built environment, and connections among multiscale geotechnics.

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Rahmani, F., & Espinoza Chavez, W. F. (n.d.). Characterization of mechanical properties of shale via Nanoindentation Scratch Test. In Nanoscale fracture toughness of Shale (Journal Paper).
  • Rahmani, F., & Espinoza Chavez, W. F. (n.d.). Microscale mechanical anisotropy of shale. In Microscale mechanical and creep anisotropy of shale(Journal Paper).
  • Salsabiyl, A., & Espinoza Chavez, W. F. (n.d.). Enhancing Urban Energy Sustainability through PCM-Integrated Concrete Infrastructure. Enhanced Thermomechanical Properties of Mortars with PCMs and Recycled Aggregates(Journal Paper).
  • Espinoza Chavez, W. F., Pereira, J.-M., Kneafsey, T., & Dai, S. (2023). Mechanical and creep properties of granitic minerals of albite, biotite, and quartz at elevated temperature. Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gete.2023.100465
  • Espinoza Chavez, W. F. (2022, October). Lessons Learned from GEOLEGENDS, John R. Wolosick, PE, SE, D. GE, F.ASCE.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Idea Pitch Showcase at Ignite 2.0 program (2nd place), Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. November 8, 2024 - November 10, 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Future Faculty Fellows, Georgia Institute of Technology. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: CEE Gateways to France, Georgia Institute of Technology. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Graduate Fundamental Research Award, Georgia Institute of Technology. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Scholarship for Advanced Education in Science, Technology and Innovation. 2016

Selected Grants

  • Moro, Carlos (Principal), Torres, Anthony S (Co-Principal), Espinoza Chavez, Wilson F (Co-Principal). Refinement of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Installation Guidelines, South Dakota Department of Transportation, Federal, $125000. (Funded: March 2024 - September 2025). Grant.
  • Torres, Anthony (Principal), Aguayo, Federico (Co-Principal), Shi, Xijun (Co-Principal), Moro, Carlos (Co-Principal), Espinoza, Wilson (Co-Principal). Developing a Performance-Based Concrete Overlay Mix Design for Improved Resistance to Early-Age Cracking and Increased Durability, Texas Department of Transportation, State, $700370. (Funded: September 2023 - August 2026). Grant.
  • Torres, Anthony S, Trueba, Luis, Espinoza Chavez, Wilson F. Remote Assessment of Austere Landing Sites – Phase 1 (Proof of Concept), AFRL Minority Leaders Research Collaboration Program, $225000. (Funded: September 2024 - August 2026). Grant.
  • Espinoza Chavez, Wilson F (Principal). TEXO award for equipment and student education, TEXO, $20000. (Submitted: November 2022, Funded: September 1, 2023 - Present). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member
MSEC Dissertation proposal (Ph.D. Student: Aamar Danish)
November 21, 2023-Present
Member
Postdoctoral Development Working Group
February 2023-Present
(Youth council/Member)
Ecuadorian Association of Georgia and the Southeast of the United States
2019-Present
Founder
Ecuadorian Association of Scholars and Practitioners (EASP)
2018-Present
Founder
Ecuadorians at Tech
2016-Present