
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 - A la fecha
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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 - A la fecha
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 |

Leonardo Bronfman
Full Professor
Astronomy
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS FÍSICAS Y MATEMÁTICAS
Santiago, Chile

Rafael Rodríguez
Profesor Asistente
Instituto Electicidad y Electronica
UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE
Valdivia, Chile

David Monasterio
Ingeniero en Jeje del Laboratorio de Ondas Milimétricas
Astronomía
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Marina Stepanova
Full Professor, Permanent staff
Physics
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Juan Valdivia
Full Professor
Fisica
DEPARTAMENTO DE FISICA, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Jorge Silva
Associate Professor
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Ricardo Bustos
Profesor Asociado
Ingeniería Eléctrica
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
Concepción, Chile

Miguel Martínez
Research Scientist
Geospace Physics Laboratory (673)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD, Estados Unidos