Application of the "Participatory Innovation Model" to the management and governance of high-complexity social systems, and further theoretical development of this Model, of which I am the author. This Model is based on social systems thinking.

Courses taught

1. Management of innovation: (a) Participatory Innovation and solidarity development, Diploma in Fair Trade and Social Economy, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2013; (b) Management of innovation and technology, MBA Program, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2008-2013; (c) Innovation systems and cultures, Diploma in Management of Innovation and Technology, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2006-2012; (d) Technology, innovation and strategy, Business School, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2009-2012; (e) Coordination of entrepreneurship projects, MBA Program, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2007; (f) Building innovation systems and cultures in business companies, Special Course by Universidad Alberto Hurtado on Innovation and Technological Development for Andina Division, Copper Corporation of Chile, 2006; (g) Innovative Development: A model for participatory action, Catholic University of Lima, Lima, Peru, 1999; (h) Innovation and development management, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, 1996-1999;
2. General management and systems thinking: (a) Workshop on complex thinking and development, Business School, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, 2011; (b) Methods and problems in planning, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, Santiago, 1986-1989; (c) Energy planning process, Institute of Energy Economics, Barilo¬che Foundation, Bariloche, Argentina, 1984 1985; (d) Planning of energy systems, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, Santiago, 1981 1987; (e) Introduction to systems thinking, 3rd Social Planning Course, ILPES, Santiago, 1981; (f) Systems theory, Course “Environmental dimension of development planning”, Latin American Institute for Economic and Social Planning, ILPES, Santiago, 1980; (g) Decision and control, School of Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, 1969 1970.
3. Economics: General economics, School of Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, 1969 1970.
4. Industrial engineering: (a) Integrated engineering workshop, School of Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, 1971 1972; (b) Quality control, School of Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, 1970; (c) Operations research, University of Chile, Santiago, 1970; (d) Operations research, Federico Santa Maria Technical University, Valparaíso, 1970; (e) Operations research, University of Santiago (formerly Technical University of the State), Santiago, 1968.
5. Special courses: (a) Seminar - workshop “Industrial innovation and the environment”, UN Economic Commission for Latin America, CEPAL, Santiago, 1991; (b) Energy, Course “Environmental dimension of development planning”, Latin American Institute for Economic and Social Planning, ILPES, Santiago, 1980; (c) Seminar “Central American geothermal enterprise”, Central American Institute for Public Administration, San Jose, Costa Rica, 1977.

Theses advised

1. A platform for the development of clean production agreements. M.A. Program, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 2002.
2. Chile’s export fruit production: A study of its innovation capabilities. M.A. Program, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1992.
3. Thermal retrofitting of Great Santiago’s housing stock: Bases for the evaluation of potentialities. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1987. [Thesis with methodology from A. del Valle, advised by another professor.]
4. Energy for urban-marginal development: The case of Nuevo Amanecer Slum. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1986.
5. Energy and passenger transport in Santiago: Impacts of integrated management. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1986.
6. Energy for rural development: The case of Coquimbo communities. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1986.
7. Study of the application potential of forest waste gasification in the Maule Region. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1985.
8. Analysis and evaluation of a bio-digester implementation program for agricultural waste in rural zones of Chile. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1984.
9. Prospects of the national industry of electrical equipment and materials for supplying the power distribution projects in period 1982-1990. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Chile, 1983.
10. Development plan and distribution policies for gas in Chile. Department of Systems Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, 1972.
11. Analysis model for a ring pipeline for fuel supply to Great Santiago. Department of Systems Engineering, Catholic University of Chile, 1970.