Alberto Varela Valdez

Dr. Alberto Varela Valdez is a Professor-Researcher affiliated with the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon (UANL). His research focuses on fracture mechanics, computational solid mechanics, and the mechanical behavior of materials, particularly in geothermal and rock engineering contexts.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Bordeaux (France)
• PhD in Materials Science from UANL's College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

His recent publications investigate micro-fractures in rock joints, hydraulic fracturing energy estimation, and fluid pressure wave propagation through rough fractures. These works highlight his expertise in computational modeling, geothermal geomechanics, and material failure analysis.

• Fracture Energy Estimation for geothermal systems
• Discrete Element Modeling of rock joint mechanics
• Fluid-Mechanical Coupling in fractured media

Recognized as a Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (SNI) Candidate, Dr. Varela Valdez contributes to advancing materials science and geomechanics through rigorous experimental and computational approaches.