SMILab

Maimuna Hossain

Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2020
BS Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University 2017
PhD Mechanical Engineering UNM 2026 (expected)
Contact
Email: hossainm@unm.edu
Research Interests
Structural Dynamics for Aerospace Systems, Random Vibration, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Modal Analysis, Augmented Reality

JI Won Chong, PHD

SMILab Affiliate
Ph.D, Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University (South Korea), 2023
MS, International Management, ESADE Business School (Spain), 2015
BS, Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
Contact
Phone- (505) 450-7358;
Email- jchong90@unm.edu
Research Interest
Big Data Analytics, Computer Vision, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning

Javier Suárez, PhD
SMILab Affiliate
Professor Department of Structural Mechanics University of Granada (Spain)
PhD, Mechanic Engineering, University of Granada (Spain), 1999
MS, Civil Engineering, University of Granada, (Spain), 1993
ICCyP, Polytechnic University of Madrid, (Spain) 1986

Contact:
Phone- (505) 440-3400;
Email- fjsuarez@ugr.es
Research Interests
Structural analysis of historical buildings
Mechanics of Continuous
Book:
Francisco Javier Suárez Medina (2010) MECÁNICA DE LOS MEDIOS CONTINUOS.
Introducción a la ELASTICIDAD LINEAL. ISBN: 978-84-338-5132-1. Editorial
Universidad de Granada. Colección Ingeniería y Tecnología.

Eric Olaguir

BS in Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2024
Contact
Eolaguir@unm.edu
Research Interests
Robotics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, 3-D Modeling, Design, and Augmented Reality

Dalton Deberry

BS in Computer Science, UNM 2023
Contact
ddeberry@unm.edu
Research Interests
Robotics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, 3-D Modeling, Design, and Augmented Reality

Middhipman 3/C Timothy Thiergart, NROTC

BA Global and National Security, UNM 2024
Contact
tthiergart@unm.edu
Research Interests
Cyber Security, Robotics, Design, Smart Sensing

Amr Kassem

UNM SMILAB Academic Intern
Computer Science, UNM 2026
Contact
akassem@unm.edu
Research Interests
Augmented reality, robotics

Janak Raj Awasthi

Kabveh Malek

PHD Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2024 (expected)
M.Sc. Computer Science, UNM 2024
Contact
Email: kmalek@unm.edu
Cell: 505-304-6061
Research Interests
Augmented/Mixed Reality, Renewable Energy, Machine Learning and Data Mining, Instrumentation Engineering

Eric Robbins

PhD Civil Engineering, UNM 2024
MS Civil Engineering, UNM 2020
BS Civil Engineering, UNM 2019
Contact
Email: erobbins@unm.edu
Cell: 505-917-2815
Research Interests
Structural dynamics and sensing technologies for structural health monitoring

Angela Montoya

PhD Civil Engineering, UNM 2024
MS Civil Engineering, UNM 2010
BS Physics, UNM 2002
Contact
acm@unm.edu
Research Interests
Shock and Vibration Testing, Non-Destructive Testing, Anomaly/Outlier Detection,
Structural Health Monitoring, and Non-Linear Structural Dynamics

Guillermo Toledo Aponte

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), 2025
Contact
guille03tnf@unm.edu
Research Interests
3-D Modeling, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, UAV’s, Vibrations, Sensors

Odey Yousef

MS Civil Engineering 2023
BS Civil Engineering, UNM 2020
Contact
Email: yousefo@unm.edu
Cell: (505) 903-1082
Research Interests
Experimental structural dynamics, multi-input multi-output (MIMO) testing, active structural control

Daniel Gavin

University of New Mexico 2023
Educational Consultant and Research Assistant
Contact
dgavin@UNM.edu
Research Interests
Applications of stem in education, practical civil engineering

Sofia Olice

UNM SMILAB Academic Intern
Electrical Engineering, UNM 2027
Contact
solive36@unm.edu
Research Interests
Sensors, robotics, applications of physics

Jennifer Restrpo

BS Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2021
MS Civil Engineering, UNM 2023
Contact
Email: jrestrepo@unm.edu
Research Interests
Structural Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis

Ronan Reza

La Cueva High School 2023
Contact
ronan.reza@gmail.com
Research Interests
AR, 3D modeling, creative work, video production

Midhipman 4/C Hector Valenzuela, NROTC

BSE Computer Engineering, UNM 2026
Contact
hsvalenzuela1@unm.edu
Research Interests
Cyber Security, Robotics, Virtual Design, Augmented Reality

Solomon Atcitty

BS Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2023
SMILab Undergraduate Research Assistant
Contact
satcitty4@unm.edu
Research Interests
Manufacturing, Design, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D Modeling

Julian Cata

Eastern New Mexico University 2022
High Water Mark LLC
Research Assistant and Collaborator at SMILab 2022
Contact
julian.cata@enmu.edu
Research Interests
Environmental science

Lauren Vigil

Contact
laurenvigil@high-watermark.com
Research Interests

Marielly Rodriguez Gauthier

CHRES UNM Co-op Intern
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Contact
marielly.rodriguez1@upr.edu
mars802@unm.edu
Research Interests
CAD, 3D printing, mechanism design, robotics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics

Christian M. Torres Ortiz

UNM SMILAB Academic Intern
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 2028
Contact
christian.torres55@upr.edu
Research Interests
Electrical engineering, circuit design, solar energy systems

Midshipman 3/C Gabriel Zelaya, NROTC

BS Mechanical Engineering, UNM 2025
Contact
gzelaya@unm.edu
Research Interests
Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Design, Field Testing

Midhipman 2/C Connor Miller, NROTC

BA Economics, UNM 2023
Contact
cmiller14@unm.edu
Research Interests
Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Design, Field Testing

John-Wesley Hanson
BS in Computer Science, UNM 2023
Associates Degree Computer Science, CNM 2020
Contact
Jw.Hanson@Outlook.com
Research Interests
Robotics, Augmented Reality, Computer Systems Engineering, Virtual Machine Learning, BeagleBone

Elijah Wyckoff
Ana O Mendez Gurabo Campus
SMILab Undergraduate Research Assistant
Contact
edgardoortizrodriguez120@gmail.com
Research Interests
Battery, power systems, communication systems

Julian Cata
Eastern New Mexico University 2022
High Water Mark LLC
Research Assistant and Collaborator at SMILab 2022
Contact
julian.cata@enmu.edu
Research Interests
Environmental science

Jason Lee
Intern at SMILab July 2022
National Taiwan University 2023
Contact
b07602040@ntu.edu.tw
Research Interests
Structures, sensors, transportation

Harry Chung
Intern at SMILab July 2022
National Taiwan University 2023
Contact
harryup2000@gmail.com
Research Interests
Robotics, automatic control

Yi-Suyan Chen
Intern at SMILab July 2022
National Taiwan University 2023
Contact
syuan20000702@gmail.com
Research Interests
Deep learning, programming, sensors, IoT

Sandeep Alampalli
Union College Electrical Engineering, 2023
Summer 2022 NSF REU Fellow
Contact
snalampalli@gmail.com
Research Interests
Remote Sensing Networks, Sensor Design

Perci
Summer 2022 high school
Summer NSF High Water Mark LLC intern
Contact
perciliana04@gmail.com
Research Interests

2^nd Lieutenant Joshua Murillo, USMC
PMS Global and National Security, UNM 2022
BISI Global and National Security, UNM 2021
Contact
Jmurillo2@unm.edu
Research Interests
Cyber Security, Cyberphysical Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, UUVs

Dilendra Maharjan
MS Civil Engineering, UNM 2019
BE Civil Engineering, I.O.E, Nepal
Contact
dmaharjan@unm.edu (505)-573-6219
Research Interests
Probabilistic Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Random Vibrations Analysis, Structural Health Monitoring, Fracture Mechanics

Roya Nasimi
PhD Civil Engineering, UNM 2021
MS Structural Engineering, University of Tabriz/UT
Contact
rhnasimi@unm.edu
Research Interest
Digital Image Processing, Computer Vision, Low Cost Sensors, HPC, Smart bridges, Structural Health Monitoring, Smart Structures, Extreme Loadings and Natural Hazards, Progressive Collapse, Engineering Software, FE Modeling

Jiaqi Xu, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
PhD, Civil Engineering, Tongji University (China), 2017
BS, Civil Engineering, Tongji University (China), 2008
Contact
Cell- (505) 910-0103
Email- jackiexu90@gmail.com
Wechat ID- jiaqixu_TJ
Research Interest
Structural dynamics, Structural health monitoring, Wireless smart sensor networks, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Cyber-security, Structural optimization, Topology optimization, Random theory, Seismic engineering and Structural analysis

James Woodall
MS Civil Engineering, UNM 2021
PhD Civil Engineering, UNM 2024
Contact
Email: jameswoodall@unm.edu
Cell: 505-358-5655
Research Interests
Modal Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Structural Health Monitoring

Xinxing Yuan
PhD Civil Engineering, UNM 2022
MS Structural Engineering, Institute of Disaster Prevention Specialty, 2018
BS Civil Engineering, Institute of Disaster Prevention Major, 2014
Contact
Email: xyuan@unm.edu
Research Interests
Structure Health Monitoring, Low-cost Smart Sensor, Reinforced Concrete structure seismic design

Marlan Ball