Guillermo Baltazar Chong Díaz
Professor, researcher
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL NORTE DPTO. CS. GEOLÓGICAS
Antofagasta, Chile
Geologia Economica, Geologia Regional, Paleontoleologia, microbiología en ambientes desérticos; Industrial Minerals; Geomicrobiology; Ore deposits; Ecologia Microbiana; Ciclo del arsénico
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Geologist, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN. Alemania, 1984
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Geologist, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1973
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Profesor Titular del Departamento de Ciencias Geológicas 44 horas semanales
Universidad Católica del Norte
Antofagasta, Chile
Not Available - Not Available
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General Director of Research and Technical Assistance Other
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Faculty Ingeniería Ciencias Geológicas
Antofagasta, Chile
1994 - 1996
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Executive Director Other
Ruinas de Huanchaca Foundation
Faculty Ingeniería Ciencias Geológicas
Antofagasta, Chile
2010 - 2012
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Director Other
Museo Desierto de Atacama
Faculty Ingeniería Ciencias Geológicas
Antofagasta, Chile
2009 - 2010
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Director Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Geological museum Profesor Humberto Fuenzalida Villegas
Antofagasta, Chile
1972 - At present
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Executive Director Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Center for Scientific and Technological Research for Mining (CICITEM) (Regional Mining Center)
Antofagasta, Chile
2005 - 2009
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Director Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Department of Engineering and Geological Sciences
Antofagasta, Chile
2004 - 2007
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Scientific advisor Other
COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA
PAR –Explora CONICYT
Antofagasta, Chile
2019 - At present
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Scientific advisor Part Time
International & national reviewer; editor or member of scientific publications; participation in CONICYT activities (i.e, FONDECYT coordinator of the Group of Ciencias de la Tierra; divulgation scientific activities (EXPLORA books), abroad conferences, e
Antofagasta, Chile
1980 - At present
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Adviser Part Time
Mineral Foote Company.
Antofagasta, Chile
1972 - 1972
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Adviser. Preparation of regional maps in the Atacama region.. Part Time
Compañía Sierra Morena, Subsidiaria de Phelps Dogde
Chile
1977 - 1978
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Adviser. Specific geological works. Part Time
Consolidated Goldfields Latin América. Chile.
Chile
1980 - 1985
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Adviser. Consultancy work in Regional Geology in the North of Chile. Part Time
Utah Minera de Chile - Getty Oil.
Chile
1980 - 1980
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Adviser. Accessory works in the definition of exploration targets in northern Chile. In these works, the undersigned defined and put in value, as important deposits, Chimborazo, Las Luces and Dominador (ex - Faride) The Chispita deposit was discovered. Part Time
FREEPORT Chilean Exploration Company.
Chile
1981 - 1985
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Adviser. Specific geological works Part Time
Amax de Chile Inc.
Chile
1985 - 1985
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Adviser. Geological advisor for Project CHI-535 in northern Chile. Part Time
Specific projects of the United Nations.
Antofagasta, Chile
1977 - 1977
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Adviser. Advisor in the definition of exploration targets and deposits. In this stage the undersigned discovered the Etreus deposit, in the Second Region of Antofagasta. Part Time
Echo Bay Mines Ltda.
Antofagasta, Chile
1993 - 1996
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Adviser Part Time
Diagnosis of Industrial Mineral Mining in the Second Region of Antofagasta
Antofagasta, Chile
1996 - 1996
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Adviser Part Time
Discovery of a major gold deposit in the Precordillera of the Second Region of Antofagasta.
Antofagasta, Chile
1996 - 1996
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Adviser. Creation of the Diagnosis of Mining in the First Region of Tarapacá. Part Time
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción.
Antofagasta, Chile
1995 - 1995
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Adviser Part Time
Adviser. Study for Business Development in Industrial Minerals
Antofagasta, Chile
1995 - 1995
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Adviser Part Time
Discovery of a gold deposit in the Cordillera de la Costa of the Antofagasta Region (Chispita)
Antofagasta, Chile
1990 - 1990
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Adviser Part Time
Valorization of Chimborazo copper porphyry that transforms into a large mining deposit.
Antofagasta, Chile
1990 - 1991
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Adviser Part Time
Valorization of the copper deposits in the Las Luces sector.
Antofagasta, Chile
1978 - 1979
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Adviser Part Time
Compañía Minera Doña Ada
Antofagasta, Chile
1977 - 1978
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Adviser Part Time
Member of the team of geologists who discovered the lithium and potassium deposit of the Salar de Atacama, northern Chile. Later participation in the pre-feasibility project.
Antofagasta, Chile
1969 - 1972
Teaching udergratduate activities:
Between 1974 – Present : An average of 2 yearly courses or four semester courses.
(Geology of Chile, Field Geology, Industrial Minerals, Paleontology)
1969 – 1974: Part time Professor Universidad de Antofagasta & Universidad Técnica. About 15 courses of General Geology and Petrography,
Today : Two courses. Fundamental Geologý One; Professional formation.
Teaching postgraduate activities
· 2003 – 2006: Director Magister Geología Económica del Departamento de Ciencias Geológicas de la Universidad Católica del Norte.
· 2013 : Magister in Mineral benefit processes. Perú.
· 1997 - 1998: One yearly course about Industrial Minerals. Magister de Economía Minera Mención Exploración. Universidad Católica del Norte.
· 1996: Ph D. course Universidad de Barcelona. Depósitos Salinos y Geología andina In the Alfa Program setting.
· 1994: Universidad Nacional de San Juan. Argentina. Seminar about Geología de los Andes Centrales.
· 1989: Universidad de Barcelona. Courses in the Programa sobre Procesos Evaporìticos.
· 1982: Universidad Nacional de Salta. Argentina. Course about Depósitos Salinos de los Andes.
Thesis direction
About 100 undergraduate thesis (“Memorias”) plus some 30 participation in other examinations group thesis Universidad Católica del Norte.
Codirector de Tesis:
Two Ph D thesis in Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
Five Ph.D. thesis Birmingham University, UK
Three Ph.D.thesis Liverpool UNiversity, UK
One Ph D thesis Aberdeen University, UK
Invited Professor to one Ph D thesis in Universidad de Barcelona
Codirector of field work in Chile of students from the Department of Geology of the Cambridge UNiversity (1999, 2000, 2001) and Aberdeen University (1997)
Todat tuthor Professor of two Ph D students Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Geología in the Universidad Católica del Norte.
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First Humboldt Scholar in Geological Sciences of the country
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
Chile, 1974
First Humboldt Scholar in Geological Sciences of the country
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Recognition of Scientific and Technological Disclosure in Chile
CONSEJO NACIONAL DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
Chile, 1997
Premio, a nivel nacional, otorgado por CONICYT - Explora: Reconocimiento a la Divulgación Científica y Tecnológica en Chile.
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Member of the Chilean Academy of Sciences
CONSEJO NACIONAL DE CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
Chile, 2003
Member of the Chilean Academy of Sciences
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Premio Nacional de Geología
Colegio de Geólogos de Chile
Chile, 2003
Premio Nacional de Geología. Medalla al Mérito Profesor Juan Brüggen.
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Prize for the Popularization and Popularization of Science for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Academia de Ciencias de los Países en Desarrollo de Latinoamérica y El Caribe
Chile, 2010
Premio a la Popularización y Divulgación de la Ciencia para Latinoamérica y El Caribe. Otorgado por la Academia de Ciencias de los Países en Desarrollo de Latinoamérica y El Caribe. Entregado en Río de Janeiro, en la Academia de Ciencias de Brasil.
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Bicentennial Medal Award
ILUSTRE MUNICIPALIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA
Chile, 2010
Premio Medalla Bicentenario. Otorgado por la Ciudad de Antofagasta.
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Honorary member
SOCIEDAD GEOLOGICA DE CHILE
Chile, 2006
Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Geológica del Chile
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Honorary member
Colegio de Geólogos de Chile
Chile, 2014
Miembro Honorario del Colegio de Geólogos de Chile.
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Research Project Award
NASA
Chile, 2014
Premio a proyecto de Investigación por parte de la NASA
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Dr. Honoris causa
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Chile, 2014
Dr. Honoris causa de la Universidad Católica del Norte
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Caballero del Ancla
ILUSTRE MUNICIPALIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA
Chile, 2015
"Caballero del Ancla" Award. Highest distinction granted by the city of Antofagasta.
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Hijo Ilustre de la Ciudad de Arica
ILUSTRE MUNICIPALIDAD DE ARICA
Chile, 2017
Premio “Hijo Ilustre de la Ciudad de Arica”
The climatic and biotic thresholds on soil elemental cycling along an and to hyperarid rainfall gradient |
RODOLFO CASAMIQUELA G. (1932-2008) |
Dynamics of declining lake habitat in changing climate |
Colluvial sedimentation in a hyperarid setting (Atacama Desert, northern Chile): Geomorphic controls and stratigraphic facies variability |