Lecturer at Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional, Mexico
Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes is a Lecturer and Researcher at Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico, specializing in systemic safety management, risk analysis, and critical infrastructure resilience. He holds a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University, UK, an MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering from UMIST, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from IPN. With extensive experience in academia and consultancy, he has led numerous government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on disaster risk reduction, transportation safety, and emergency preparedness. His contributions to public safety and infrastructure resilience have earned him recognition from organizations such as CONACYT and the Mexico City Government.
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Educational Background ๐
- Ph.D. in Engineering โ Heriot-Watt University, UK (2001)
- Thesis: The Development of a Fire Safety Management System (FSMS)
- MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering โ UMIST, Manchester University, UK
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering โ Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico
Professional Experience ๐ผ
- Lecturer / Researcher โ Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico
- Post-Doctoral Researcher โ Applied FSMS model to critical infrastructures such as offshore installations, the UK railway network, and tunnels
- Consultant & Principal Investigator โ Multiple government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on systemic safety, risk management, and infrastructure resilience
Research Interests ๐ฌ
- Systemic Safety Management and Risk Analysis
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience
- Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Seismic Risk Perception and Public Safety
- Transportation Safety and Mass Evacuation Strategies
Awards and Honors๐โจ
- Funded research projects by CONACYT (Mexicoโs National Council of Science and Technology)
- Recognized by Mexico City Government & Metro Mass Transit System for contributions to public safety and transportation research
- Contributor to major Railway Safety Research Programmes (UK)
Conclusion๐
Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes has made significant contributions to systemic safety management, risk assessment, and critical infrastructure resilience. His research and consultancy work have influenced public safety policies, emergency preparedness, and transportation safety strategies. His expertise and innovative approach make him a strong candidate for the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.
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๐ Planning for the Unexpected: Exploring the 2024 Global IT Outage (GITO) Impact on Critical Infrastructures
๐ Sustainable Futures, 2025 | ๐ 0 citations
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โ ๏ธ Awareness and Risk Perception of a Multi-Hazard Megacity: The Case of Adolescent Students
๐ Safety Science, 2024 | ๐ 2 citations
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๐ Adolescentsโ Responses to the 2017 Puebla Earthquake in Mexico City
๐ Journal of Disaster Research, 2023 | ๐ 4 citations
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๐ดโโ๏ธ The Use of Mobile Phones and Other Unsafe Behavior While Cycling in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City
๐ Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023 | ๐ 2 citations
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โ Predicting Rainfall by Fuzzy Logic: A Preliminary Analysis of a Case Study in Mexico
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๐ Impact of Disasters in Higher Education: Disruption and Facility Affectations
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๐ Accidents in Mass Transit Systems: The Case of Trolleybus in Mexico City
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๐ข Seismic Risk Communication: The Case of Preparatory Schools in Mexico City
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โ๏ธ Planning for a Trip: Selecting the Mode of Air Transport
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