Whady Felipe Florez Escobar

Whady Felipe Florez Escobar is a Research Professor at Pontifical Bolivarian University, coordinating the Energy and Thermodynamics Group (GET) and Mathematical Process Optimization group (ÓPTIMO). His work spans numerical methods, thermoelectric energy conversion, and biomedical applications with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 9.

Research Interests: Specializing in meshless methods using radial basis functions, his research addresses thermoelectric generators under mismatched thermal conditions, plasmonic effects in gold nanorods for photothermal therapy, and hydrogen energy systems. His fingerprint analysis shows strong focus on Two Dimensional Engineering (100%), Radial Basis Function Engineering (95%), and Boundary Element Method (61%).

Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates interdisciplinary convergence between energy engineering and biomedical applications, featuring advanced numerical techniques for thermoelectric systems and cancer treatment. A clear shift toward industrial implementation is evident through partnerships with EPM utility company.

Advising and Grants: Advises students including Daniel Sanín (thermoelectric generators) and R.C. Gómez Araque (photothermal therapy software). Current grants include:

• HYEPM2: Low-emission hydrogen production for EPM group (2025)
• UHP: Ultrasound-based testing for hydrogen pipelines (2025)
• PTARH2: Green hydrogen applications (2024)
• Photothermal therapy for gastric adenocarcinoma (2022-2024)

Research Infrastructure: Leads GET and ÓPTIMO groups with active collaborations across 10 projects since 2020, focusing on numerical modeling for energy systems and industrial optimization.