Rafael Guerra Silva

Rafael Guerra Silva serves as an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Technology and Packaging Area at the Orfalea College of Business, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), a position he assumed in September 2022 following academic appointments at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (nearly four years) and Universidad Central de Venezuela (five years).

His research spans additive manufacturing, metal machining, and the application of numerical modeling with computational intelligence in engineering contexts. This work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical industrial problem-solving, particularly in manufacturing optimization and material processing systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering principles with data-driven analytical techniques to address complex production challenges.

Dr. Guerra Silva maintains significant industry engagement through consultancy roles with companies across the food and beverages, packaging, and mining sectors, translating academic research into real-world operational improvements. His academic trajectory reflects a transnational career spanning Venezuelan, Chilean, and American higher education institutions.