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Carlos Botero serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education at Mid Sweden University, Östersund campus. His work is closely affiliated with the Sports Tech Research Centre and focuses on advanced manufacturing techniques within mechanical engineering.
Botero's research centers on cutting-edge additive manufacturing processes, particularly Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB). His expertise spans functionally graded materials, metal-ceramic composites, and biomedical implant fabrication using Ti6Al4V alloys. Current investigations include ceramic powder processing, infrared heating applications, and microstructural characterization of multi-material systems.
His publication analysis reveals concentrated activity in materials process optimization (65% of recent works), with significant contributions to biomedical applications (25%) and structural lattice systems (10%). Key methodologies include nanomechanical testing, electrochemical characterization, and thermal process innovation.
Botero actively collaborates on major research initiatives including NewAIMS, Cold Start, FRAMGRAF, and FUN-LAM projects, focusing on material property enhancement through additive manufacturing. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia integration through the Sports Tech Research Centre.
Technical facilities supporting his research include advanced electron beam melting systems, nanomechanical testing equipment, and specialized surface characterization laboratories within Mid Sweden University's engineering infrastructure.
