Fausto Patricio Mena Mena
Adjunct Professor
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Design, construction and testing of semiconducting/superconducting components and instruments for radio astronomy.
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Physics, UNIVERSITEIT GRONINGEN. Holanda, 2004
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Physics, UNIVERSITEIT GRONINGEN. Holanda, 2000
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Physicist, ESCUELA POLITECNICA NACIONAL. Ecuador, 1998
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Associate Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Santiago, Chile
2008 - 2020
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Adjunct Professor Other
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Physical and Mathematica Sciences
Santiago, Chile
2020 - At present
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Instrument Scientist Full Time
Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Groningen, Holanda
2004 - 2008
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Metrologyst Full Time
Ecuadorian Institute of Standards
Quito, Ecuador
1994 - 1996
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Research Assistant Full Time
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Quito, Ecuador
1996 - 1998
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Visiting Scientist Full Time
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Holanda
2017 - 2018
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Associate Scientist / Research Engineer Full Time
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Charlottesville, Estados Unidos
2020 - At present
SUPERVISION OF DOCTORAL STUDENTS
[9] 2019-2023 — David Monasterio; Ingeniería Eléctrica; Universidad de Chile (IN PROGRESS)
"Compact receiver architectures for the 3-mm band"
[8] 2017-2021 — Oscar Restrepo; Ingeniería Eléctrica; Universidad de Chile (IN PROGRESS)
"Design and construction of a mapper of the interstellar and the intergalactic-medium spin temperature"
[7] 2017-2021 — Diana Cubillos; Ingeniería Eléctrica; Universidad de Chile (IN PROGRESS)
"A new 2SB receiver for the Southern Millimeter Wave Telescope (SMWT): construction, testing and observations"
[6] 2015 - 2019 — Daniel Montfré; Electrical Engineering; Universidad de Chile & University of Groningen (IN PROGRESS)
"Dual-frequency operation of ALMA receivers"
[5] 2013 - 2017 — Claudio Jarufe; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Development of compact microwave components for amplification and mixing"
[4] 2010 - 2013 — Ricardo Finger; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Development of a new correlator with sideband separating capabilities for the MINI telescope"
[3] 2009 - 2014 — Rafael Rodríguez; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Design and construction of a sideband separating receiver in the 80-115 GHz band for the MINI telescope"
[2] 2008 - 2012 — Nicolás Reyes; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Design of a receiver at 31-45 GHz based on HEMT amplifiers and Schottky mixer"
[1] 2008 - 2012 — Pablo Zorzi; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Design and construction of an Optical System for a 31-45-GHz Radio Astronomical Receiver"
SUPERVISION OF MASTER STUDENTS
[6] 2018-2019 — Daniel Valenzuela; Ingeniería Eléctrica; Universidad de Santiago (EN PROGRESO)
"Modelling of kinetic-inductance travelling-wave parametric amplifiers”
[5] 2015 - 2016 — Ignacio Barrueto; Electrical Engineering; Universities of Chile and Cologne (COMPLETED)
"Development of Microwave Devices for Millimeter and Sub-Millimeter Receivers”
[4] 2014 - 2015 — Pablo Tapia; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; Universidades de Chile y Colonia (COMPLETED)
"Optimizing the biasing of SIS mixers by means of microcontrollers”
[3] 2013 - 2014 — Valeria Tapia; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Developing optical systems for radio astronomical receivers"
[2] 2007 — M. Romanini; Tutor; Astronomy; SRON; The Netherlands (COMPLETED)
"Sideband ratio measurement using a Fourier Transform spectrometer"
[1] 2004 — A. Hadipour; Tutor; Physics; University of Groningen; The Netherlands (COMPLETED)
"Isotope effect in thin film manganites"
SUPERVISION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS
[16] 2016-2017 — Daniel Valenzuela; Electrical Engineering; Universidad de Santiago (COMPLETED)
"Diseño de un Amplificador Paramétrico de Inductancia Cinética”
[15] 2013-2014 — Roberto Román; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Demostración Experimental de un Separador de Bandas Fotónico”
[14] 2013-2014 — Ricardo Toledo; Tutor; Physics Engineering; University of Santiago (COMPLETED)
"Construcción de un sistema de caracterización de componentes de microondas a bajas temperaturas”
[13] 2013-2014 — Pablo Astudillo; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Medición del patrón de radiación del telescopio Mini”
[12] 2012-2013 — Valeria Tapia; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Design, construction and measurement of a horn-type antenna for the ALMA Band-1 heterodyne receiver”
[11] 2011 - 2012 — David Monasterio; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño y fabricación de un triplicador de frecuencia de 35 a 115 GHz basado en diodos Schottky”
[10] 2011 - 2012 — Marilia Soto; Co-Tutor; Mechanical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño Dinámico De La Estructura Del Receptor Radioastronómico Para La Banda 1 De Alma”
[9] 2010 - 2011 — Francisco Navarrete; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño y construcción de un amplificador IF (4-8 GHz) de bajo ruido para Banda 1 de ALMA"
[8] 2010 - 2011 — Eduardo González; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño de un circuito en guía de onda para la separación de bandas en el receptor de banda 9 de ALMA"
[7] 2010 - 2011 — Rodrigo Pacheco; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño y construcción de un amplificador de microondas de bajo ruido basado en transistores discretos"
[6] 2010 - 2011 — Pablo Vásquez; Co-tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Instalación y puesta en marcha del radio telescopio MINI"
[5] 2010 - 2011 — Juan Pablo Robledo; Co-tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile. (COMPLETED)
"Simulaciones electromagnéticas de fotodiodo UTC-TW"
[4] 2010 - 2011 — Accel Abarca; Co-tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Simulación fluido-cinética de los efectos ionosféricos producidos por la inyección de partículas desde el espacio"
[3] 2009 - 2010 — Claudio Jarufe; Tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño y fabricación de un amplificador de microondas de bajo ruido para la banda 31-45 GHz"
[2] 2009 - 2010 — Mauricio Cuevas; Co-tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
"Diseño e ingeniería de detalles de un procesador modular para correlación y espectrometría en radioastronomía, basado en ASIC y FPGA"
[1] 2009 - 2010 — Jaime Fariña; Co-tutor; Electrical Engineering; University of Chile (COMPLETED)
“Diseño y construcción de la etapa analógica de un interferómetro de dos antenas”
TEACHING:
Courses taught at Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile
[1] EL3002 Applied Electromagnetism
Undergraduate obligatory course (4 hours/week/semester)
Twice a year 2009-2017.
[2] EL3004 Electronic and Analogue Circuits
Undergraduate obligatory course (4 hours/week/semester)
Twice a year 2010-2017.
[3] EL6001 Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Undergraduate elective course (4 hours/week/semester)
Once a year 2010-2017.
Once a year since 2019.
[4] EL7030 Antennas
Undergraduate elective course (4 hours/week/semester)
Taught 1 time in 2014.
[5] EL41A Physics of Electronics
Undergraduate elective course (4 hours/week/semester)
Taught 2 times in 2008 and 2009.
[6] EL771 Seminar in Astronomical Instrumentation
Graduate elective course (4 hours/week/semester)
Taught 1 time in 2008.
[7] EL7029 Microwaves
Graduate elective course (4 hours/week/semester)
Once a year since 2019.
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Grant for M.Sc. studies in The Netherlands
NUFFIC
Chile, 1998
I was awarded a 2-year grant to pursue M.Sc. studies at a Dutch university. I was selected through the Ecuadorian Institute for Scholarships.
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Ph.D. studies in The Netherlands
FOUNDATION FOR FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH ON MATTER
Holanda, 2000
I was awarded a 4-year grant to pursue Ph.D. studies at the University of Groningen. I was selected through an open call.
In the quest for the ultimate amplifier for radio astronomy=> development of kinetic-inductance travelling-wave parametric amplifiers. |
CUBESAT PLATFORM FOR SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH |
A new Band 2+3 receiver for ALMA=> development of a prototype of the optical system |
Prototipadora láser para Instrumentación Astronómica, Física Espacial y Telecomunicaciones |
Desarrollo y fabricación de amplificadores de bajo ruido para astronomía y telecomunicaciones |
Development of technology for future heterodyne cameras |
Extending the Frequency Coverage of ALMA Band 1=> Development of Key Components |
NEW RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SOUTHERN MILLIMETER WAVE TELESCOPE. |
Strengthening of teaching and research in astronomical instrumentation at Universidad de Chile with the use of professional simulation software |
A 1.2-m mm-wave Telescope for Scientific Training at Cerro Calán |
Construction of an anechoic chamber for beam pattern measurements at ~ 40 GHz |
Development and characterization of photonic traveling-wave mixer structures as efficient continuous-wave terahertz radiation sources |
Initiation of a new postdoctoral program in Astronomical Instrumentation at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad de Chile |
A radio interferometer design and construction, for know-how acquisition, training, and teaching experiences design, at the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Chile |
Centro de Astrofísica y Tecnologías Afines |