René Esteban Gómez Puigpinos

Editorial Board · Mining

Associate Professor · Geomechanics Specialist · Underground Mining

Civil Mining Engineer, trained at the University of Chile. Specialist in geomechanics and underground mining, with academic and research experience in rock mechanics and underground mining methods, particularly block and panel caving.

• PhD in Mining – University of Chile, Chile (2022)
• Master in Mining – University of Chile, Chile (2015)
• Bachelor in Civil Mining Engineering – University of Chile, Chile (2014)

Full-time Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Concepción, with academic, research, and professional experience in underground mining, geomechanics, and rock mechanics. Participated in applied research and technology development projects related to underground mining methods, particularly block and panel caving. Former Project Engineer at BCTEC Ingeniería y Tecnología and currently Associate Researcher at the Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), contributing to the analysis, modeling, and optimization of underground mining processes.