Professor | University of Guanajuato | Mexico
Dr. Ricardo Alberto Rodríguez Carvajal is a distinguished academic whose multidisciplinary contributions have significantly advanced Engineering research, technological innovation, and applied knowledge transfer across institutional, industrial, and social environments. His extensive trajectory reflects leadership in Engineering project development, Engineering management, Engineering innovation, and Engineering-based problem-solving applied to solar energy systems, digital transformation, organizational sustainability, and technology transfer. With a strong record of publications in Engineering journals, collaborative research networks, and participation in national and international Engineering associations, he has demonstrated a consistent capacity to connect Engineering theory with practice through strategic collaborations, patent development, and impactful industrial partnerships. His work spans solar-energy Engineering, materials Engineering, industrial Engineering, and computational Engineering, integrating these fields into high-value technological ecosystems. His role in developing prototypes, coordinating multidisciplinary Engineering teams, and guiding projects from conceptualization to market transfer has strengthened regional innovation capabilities and supported industry-focused research agendas. Through leadership in academic committees, graduate program coordination, and supervision of numerous postgraduate theses in Engineering and innovation, he has also contributed to shaping new generations of specialists capable of applying Engineering principles to emerging societal challenges. His intellectual production includes articles, books, and chapters addressing Engineering processes, knowledge management, and innovation systems, while his participation in collaborative networks has enhanced knowledge circulation across Engineering communities. His societal impact is evident in applied research projects for renewable energy, agro-industrial transformation, technology-based entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, all grounded in rigorous Engineering methodologies. This consolidated profile reflects an academic committed to expanding the frontiers of Engineering and advancing technological solutions with broad social relevance. Google Scholar profile of 200 Citations, 8 h-index, 8 i10-index.
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Featured Publications
1. Herrera-Zamora, D. M., Lizama-Tzec, F. I., Santos-González, I., & others. (2020). Electrodeposited black cobalt selective coatings for application in solar thermal collectors: Fabrication, characterization, and stability. Solar Energy, 207, 1132–1145.
2. Pitalúa-Díaz, N., Herrera-López, E. J., Valencia-Palomo, G., & others. (2015). Comparative analysis between conventional PI and fuzzy logic PI controllers for indoor benzene concentrations. Sustainability, 7(5), 5398–5412.
3. León Lara, J. D., & Rodríguez Carvajal, R. A. (2014). Customer relationship management (CRM), a tool for creating competitive strategies. Epistemus (Sonora), 8(17), 81–87.
4. Isiordia-Lachica, P. C., Valenzuela, A., Rodríguez-Carvajal, R. A., & others. (2020). Identification and analysis of technology and knowledge transfer experiences for the agro-food sector in Mexico. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 6(3), 59.
5. Romero-Hidalgo, J. A., Isiordia-Lachica, P. C., Valenzuela, A., & others. (2021). Knowledge and innovation management model in the organizational environment. Information, 12(6), 225.