Luis Ramón Rojas-Solórzano
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (USA), 1997
M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering, Simon Bolivar University (Venezuela), 1991
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Simon Bolivar University (Venezuela), 1985
Dr. Rojas-Solórzano is an experienced professional, well-versed on Higher Education Management with long-term theoretical and practical exposure to Thermofluid Sciences, CFD and Clean Energy Technologies (+29 years).
Successful career in the engineering higher education system as Tenured Full Professor (since 2004), Head of Mechanical Engineering program (2007-2010), Head of Energy Conversion and Fluid Mechanics laboratories (1991-1992, 1997-2002) and Senior Industry Leading Consultant at Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela.
Current teaching, consulting and research appointments in Kazakhstan (Associate Professor), Venezuela (Tenured Professor) and France (Invited Professor).
Strong international liaisons with research teams in France, USA, Portugal and Norway, focused on biomedical engineering, hydroinformatics, microfluidics, impinging jets, flow assurance and assessment of clean energy technologies.
Principal Consultant in more than 12 funded multidisciplinary (industry-related) research projects. Always interested in academic and industrial lecturing, coaching and research collaboration within leading edge international and multicultural teams.
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Martín Durán-García, Yrina Ramírez, Ricardo Bravo, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, 2012 In : Interciencia. 37 , p 2 , p 128-132
Eulerian-eulerian modeling of disperse two-phase flow in a gas-liquid cylindrical cyclone
Miguel A. Reyes-Gutiérrez, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Juan C. Marín-Moreno, Antonio J. Meléndez-Ramírez, José Colmenares, 2006 In : Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME. 128 , p 4 , p 832-837
Conceptual and basic design of a stirling engine prototype for electrical power generation by solar means
Constantino Roldan, Pedro Pieretti, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2010 In : . 2 , p 239-249
Torsional current-meter for channels
Stefan Zarea, Luis Rojas, 1997 In : . 5
CFD software applications for transcritical free surface flow
Saira F. Pineda, Armando J. Blanco, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2009 In : . 1 , p 1987-1994
Numerical simulation of Aeolian Saltation within the sediment transport layer using granular Kinetic Theory
Juan Pedro Marval Lugo, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, Jennifer Curtis, 2012 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 27 , p 2 , p 80-96
Prediction of compound channel secondary flows using anisotropic turbulence models
M. S. Filonovich, J. B. Leal, L. R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2014 In : . , p 163-170
Credibility analysis of computational fluid dynamic simulations for compound channel flow
M. S. Filonovich, R. Azevedo, L. R. Rojas-Solórzano, J. B. Leal, 2013 In : Journal of Hydroinformatics. 15 , p 3 , p 926-938
CFD modeling of slurry flows in horizontal pipes
Franz H. Hernández, Armando J. Blanco, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2009 In : . 1 , p 857-863
Numerical study of smoke propagation in a simulated fire in a wagon within a subway tunnel
Felipe Vittori, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Armando J. Blanco, Rafael Urbina, 2009 In : . 1 , p 1017-1024
Evaluation of interphase drag models for the determination of gas hold-up of an air-water system in a spouted bed using CFD
Jaime A Riera Ortiz, Susana Zeppieri, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, Sylvana Derjani-Bayeh, 2012 In : Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering. 12 , p 4-6 , p 269-281
Influence of vegetation on compound-channel turbulent field
R. Azevedo, J. B. Leal, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2012 In : . 1 , p 209-216
Comparison between landfill gas and waste incineration for power generation in Astana, Kazakhstan
Vassilis J. Inglezakis, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Jong Kim, Aisulu Aitbekova, Aizada Ismailova, 2015 In : Waste Management and Research. 33 , p 5 , p 486-494
Eulerian-eulerian modeling of disperse two-phase flow in a gas-liquid cylindrical cyclone
Miguel A. Reyes-Gutiérrez, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, José Colmenares, Juan C. Marín-Moreno, Antonio J. Meléndez-Ramírez, 2004 In : . 2 B , p 799-805
Experimental study of a gas-liquid cylindrical cyclone separator performance
Antonio J. Meléndez-Ramírez, Miguel A. Reyes-Gutiérrez, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Juan C. Marín-Moreno, José Colmenares, 2004 In : . 260 , p 755-761
CFD simulation of air-water in a spouted bed
Jaime A Riera Ortiz, Susana Zeppieri, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, Sylvana Derjani-Bayeh, 2011 In : Chemical Engineering Transactions. 24 , p 1471-1476
A new model to simulate gas injection in gas chamber pumps
Santino Pilo-Restuccia, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2004 In : Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Transactions of the ASME. 126 , p 4 , p 279-283
Run life enlargement methodology for ball-and-seat check valves used in artificial lift pumping units
S. Zarea, L. Rojas-Solorzano, F. Kabboul, 1999 In : . 1999-January
Modeling and simulation of a rollerball microfluidic device
Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Shelley L. Anna, Bourtal Bradeddine, Cristina H. Amon, 2009 In : . , p 705-716
Numerical simulation and experiments of the multiphase flow in a liquid-liquid cylindrical cyclone separator
Miguel A. Reyes, Jorge E. Pacheco, Juan C. Marín, Luis R. Rojas, José Rincón, 2006 In : . 2006
Numerical study of turbulence models in the computation of blood flow in cannulas
Felix A. Salazar, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, James F. Antaki, 2009 In : . 1 , p 999-1005
Estudio numérico de la receptividad en la capa límite de rejillas de álabes utilizando criterios de vorticidad
Geanette Polanco, Luis Rojas Solórzano, Cristina Amon, 2011 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 26 , p 3 , p 111-125
Numerical simulation and experiments of the multiphase flow in a liquid-liquid cylindrical cyclone separator
Miguel A. Reyes, Jorge E. Pacheco, Juan C. Marin, Luis R. Rojas, José Rincón, 2006 In : . 1 SYMPOSIA , p 667-673
Design of a large scale flow-meter test and calibration facility
C. Corrales-Barallobre, R. Martínez-Huen, Luis Alvarez, G. Polanco, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : . 251 , p 313-317
Two-dimensional numerical simulation of saltating particles using granular kinetic theory
Juan P. Marval, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Jennifer S. Curtis, 2007 In : . 1 SYMPOSIA , p 929-939
Design of the distribution manifold for a large-scale flowmeter calibration facility
C. Corrales-Barallobre, R. Martínez-Huen, Luis Alvarez, G. Polanco, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : . 251 , p 319-323
Response surface methodology for analysis of an air curtain used as emergency ventilation system in a tunnel fire
Felipe Vittori, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Michel Pavageau, 2012 In : Chemical Engineering Transactions. 26 , p 399-404
Study of the transient temperature profiles induced by changes of the welding parameters during aluminum two plate arc butt-welding
Pedro Viggiani, Yetzirah Urthaler, Carolina Payares, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : . 417 , p 3-10
Modelado de turbulencia en la estimación numé́rica de hemólisis en cánulas de diálisis
Félix A. Salazar, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Armando J. Blanco, 2008 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 23 , p 4 , p 93-98
Design of a flow deflector for an accurate flow meter calibration facility
C. Corrales-Barallobre, R. Martínez-Huen, L. Alvarez, G. Polanco, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : . 251 , p 325-329
Numerical simulation of droplet formation in a microchannel device
Katherine Granado, Shelley Anna, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Salman Verma, 2013 In : International Journal of Multiphysics. 7 , p 4 , p 271-286
Teaching how to use the CFD approach by an example
Geanette Polanco, Nelsońa Garci, Luis Rojas, 2009 In : . 2 , p 251-257
CFD simulation of the dispersion of exhaust gases in a traffic-loaded street of Astana, Kazakhstan
A. Akhatova, A. Kassymov, M. Kazmaganbetova, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2015 In : Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering. 9 , p 2 , p 158-166
Oscillatory momentum transport in cascade transitional boundary layer flows
Luis R. Rojas-Solòrzano, 1998 In : . , p 1-8
Hemodynamic design optimization of a ventricular cannula applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Alifer D. Bordones, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2016 In : . 49 , p 601-606
Geometric predictors of abdominal aortic aneurysm maximum wall stress
Elver A. Pérez, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Ender Finol, 2016 In : . 49 , p 73-78
Household Energy Consumption and Energy Poverty in Kazakhstan
Aiymgul Kerimray, Rocco De Miglio, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Brian Ó Gallachóir, 2017 In : . 26 , p 31-34
Assessment of the prediction capacity of a wind-electric generation model
María N. Romero, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2014 In : International Journal of Renewable Energy Research. , p 1-16
Study of the motion of a droplet in a microchannel using Shan-Chen multiphase lattice Boltzmann model
Bagdagul Dauyeshova, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Ernesto Monaco, 2017 In : . 57 , p 1267-1272
Numerical simulation of slurry flows in heterogeneous and saltation regimes in horizontal pipelines
Jaime Gonzalez, Nazgul Sabirgalieva, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Gustavo Zarruk, 2017 In : . 57 , p 1279-1284
Coal use for residential heating
Aiymgul Kerimray, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Mehdi Amouei Torkmahalleh, Philip K. Hopke, Brian P. Ó Gallachóir, 2017 In : Energy for Sustainable Development. 40 , p 19-30
DPD simulation of surface wettability alteration by added water-soluble surfactant in the presence of indigenous oil-soluble surfactant
Nazgul Sabirgalieva, Roar Skartlien, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2017 In : . 57 , p 1489-1494
Validation of a numerical model of smoke propagation in a semi-enclosed space
Aryslan Malik, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2017 In : . 57 , p 1471-1476
Causes of energy poverty in a cold and resource-rich country
A. Kerimray, R. De Miglio, L. Rojas-Solórzano, B. P. Ó Gallachóir, 2017 In : Local Environment. , p 1-20
CFD modeling of chamber filling in a micro-biosensor for protein detection
Meiirbek Islamov, Marzhan Sypabekova, Damira Kanayeva, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2017 In : Biosensors. 7 , p 4
Run life enlargement methodology for ball-and-seat check valves used in artificial lift pumping units
S. Zarea, F. Kabboul, L. Rojas-Solorzano, 1999 In : .
Numerical study of boundary layer receptivity of airfoil cascade using vorticity criteria
G. Polanco, L. Rojas Solórzano, C. Amon, 2011 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 26 , p 3
Influence of vegetation on compound-channel turbulent field
R. Azevedo, J.B. Leal, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2012 In : . , p 209-216
Biogas home-production assessment using a selective sample of organic vegetable waste. A preliminary study
Martín Durán-García, Yrina Ramírez, Ricardo Bravo, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, 2012 In : . , p 128-132
Study of the transient temperature profiles induced by changes of the welding parameters during aluminum two plate arc butt-welding
P. Viggiani, Y. Urthaler, C. Payares, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : .
Experimental Charecterization of Straight Compound-Chaneel Turbulent Field
Rutschmann Peter, Markus Grünzner, Hötzl. Stephan, Ricardo Azevedo, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, João Leal Leal, 2012 In : .
Design of the distribution manifold for a large-scale flowmeter calibration facility
C. Corrales-Barallobre, R. Martínez-Huen, Luis Alvarez, G. Polanco, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : .
Design of a large scale flow-meter test and calibration facility
C. Corrales-Barallobre, R. Martínez-Huen, L. Alvarez, G. Polanco, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2000 In : .
Turbulence modeling in the numerical estimation of hemolysis in hemodialysis cannulae
Félix A Salazar, Luis R Rojas-Solórzano, Armando J Blanco, 2008 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 23 , p 4 , p 81-92
Viability of energy efficiency measures in resort buildings - Case study: Mazatlan, Mexico
Luis Rojas Solorzano, M. Romero, K. A. Hari, I. Cordero, Jeonghui Min, 2016 In : .
2D Static droplet simulation with Shan-Chen multiphase Lattice Boltzmann Model
Luis Rojas Solorzano, Bagdagul Dauyeshova, Ernesto Monaco, 2016 In : .
Viability of on-grid residential PV systems in southwest Kazakhstan. Case: Mangystau Region
Luis Rojas Solorzano, N. Khairlybayeva, Zh. Samayeva, Zh. Temirbekova, 2016 In : .
Energy efficiency options for buildings: insights from buildings energy audit reports in Kazakhstan
Luis Rojas Solorzano, Aiymgul Kerimray, R. Bektineyev, 2016 In : .
Multi-Size Piping Approach to Increase Gas Pipeline Productivity by Selective Reduction of Holdup
Luis Rojas Solorzano, Ruslan Baitlessov, Ulmeken Kaibaldiyeva , 2016 In : .
Effect of Free-Stream Turbulence Intensity on Transonic Airfoil with Shock Wave
Luis Rojas Solorzano, I. Lutsenko, M. Serikbay, A Akiltayev, Yong Zhao, 2017 In : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 234 , p 012016
Design of a Bus Shelter Based on Green Energy Technologies for Extreme Weather Conditions in Astana
Arailym Alikhanova, Aldiyar Kakimzhan, Anuarbek Mukhanov, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2017 In : Materials Today: Proceedings.
Technical and economic prefeasibility study of mini-hydro power plants in Venezuela. Case study: El Valle River
Víctor Trejo, Gabriela Díaz, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 2 , p 715-724
CFD Study of Effects of Boundary Layer Suction on Transonic SC(2)-0714 Airfoil Performance
Ruslan Khamedov, Ruslan Baitlessov, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2017 In : . , p pp. V007T09A063
Eulerian-Eulerian Multiphase Modeling of Blood Cells Segregation in Flow Through Microtubes
Yertay Mendygarin, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Nurassyl Kussaiyn, Rakhim Supiyev, Mansur Zhussupbekov, 2017 In : . , p pp. V003T04A020
Numerical Simulation of Diffusion Process in T-shaped Micromixer using Shan-Chen Lattice Boltzmann Method
Bagdagul Dauyeshova, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Ernesto Monaco, 2018 In : Computers and Fluids. 167 , p 229-240
Long-Term Climate Change Mitigation in Kazakhstan in a Post Paris Agreement Context
Aiymgul Kerimray, Bakytzhan Suleimenov, Rocco De Miglio, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Brian Ó Gallachóir, 2018 In : . 64 , p 297-314
Estudio numérico de la receptividad en la capa límite de rejillas de álabes utilizando criterios de vorticidad
Geanette Polanco, Luis Rojas Solórzano, Cristina Amon, 2011 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 26 , p 3 , p 111-125
Modelado de turbulencia en la estimación numérica de hemólisis en cánulas de diálisis
Félix A. Salazar, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Armando J. Blanco, 2008 In : Revista de la Facultad de Ingenieria. 23 , p 4 , p 93-98
Solar water heating for aquaculture applications in cold climates: A case study of Finland
Michael Anees, Maresa Bussa, Cristina Dominguez, Marco Duran, Mandar Kadam, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 1 , p 573
On-Grid PV Opportunities in University Campuses: A Case Study at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan
Daniyar Aitkulov, Zhuldyz Assylova, Elnara Suanbekova, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 1 , p 589
Improving Energy Efficiency in a Municipal Building: Case Study of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Buildings in South Africa
Johanna Pérez, Fernando Alay, Aashis Joshi, Rocío Nallim, Lucas Chacha, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 1 , p 769
Effectiveness and prospects of implementing a solar water heating system in Astana, Kazakhstan
Askar Absemetov, Medet Mukushev, Alibek Yerubayev, Zarina Zhumanalina, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 1 , p 603
Effective envelope insulation and heating strategies in apartment buildings in mid-temperate regions: A case study of Nova Scotia, Canada
Hamid Jamili, Danurachman Krishana, Jesus Rubio, Gabriela Tristan, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 1 , p 749
Ground-source heat pump cooling systems in temperate cities. Case study
A. Gómez-Campos, P. A. Hardikar, M. N. Prabandani, A. F. Osorio-Silva, L. Rojas-Solórzano, 2016 In : .
Investigating the energy transition to a coal free residential sector in Kazakhstan using a regionally disaggregated energy systems model
Aiymgul Kerimray, Bakytzhan Suleimenov, Rocco De Miglio, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Mehdi Torkmahalleh, Brian P. Ó Gallachóir, 2018 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 196 , p 1532-1548
Feasibility study on biogas energy production from a small-scale farm digester in Kazakhstan
Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Damira Pernebayeva, Madina Bekbauova, Daniyar Seitenov, Jong Kim, Andrei Dobrita, 2016 In : .
Viability of on-grid residential PV systems in southwest Kazakhstan. case
N. Khairlybayeva, Zh Samayeva, Zh Temirbekova, L. R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2016 In : .
Multi-size piping approach to increase gas pipeline productivity by selective reduction of holdup
Ruslan Baitlessov, Ulmeken Kaibaldiyeva, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, 2016 In : . , p 1820-1832
Viability of energy efficiency measures in resort buildings-case study
Maria Romero, Kartik Arun Hari, Ivan Cordero, Jeonghui Min, Luis Rojas-Solorzano, 2016 In : .
Rheological study of two- and three-phase highly viscous fluid flow in pipelines
Adriana Brito, Nólides Guzmán, Luis Rojas-Solórzano, Tibisay Zambrano, 2018 In : Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 170 , p 772-784
Technical and Economical Prefeasibility Study of a Solar Water Heating (SWH) System in an Apartment Building in Cape Town
Olugbeminiyi IDOWU, Toluwalope IGE, Nicole LACOUVE, Amin A. MUSTAFA, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 2 , p 667-679
Technical and Economic Prefeasibility Analysis of Residential Solar PV System in South Kazakhstan
Anuar Assamidanov, Nurbol Nogerbek, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 2 , p 783-792
Technical-Economic Assessment of Energy Efficiency Measures in a Midsize Industry
Sara Benavides, Maria Bitosova, Javier De Gregorio, Aubin Welschbillig, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 2 , p 825-839
Technical-Economic Prefeasibility Assessment of an Off-Grid Mini-hydropower Plant for an Agribusiness Resort in Kaduna Nigeria
Victor Adamu, Nana Ampofo, Ario Panggi Pramono Jati, Ryan Tulabing, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . 2 , p 1193-1203
Illumination Improvement in a Commercial Building in Coimbatore, India
Luis Felipe Lopez, Selna Saji, Saida Usmonova, Susana Velásquez, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . , p 1-5
Renewable energy in Kazakhstan rises in the shadow of fossil fuels
Eva Karatairi, Luis Rojas Solorzano, Aiymgul Kerimray, 2018 In : MRS Bulletin. 43 , p 9 , p 656-658
Technical and economic prefeasibility study of mini-hydro power plants in Venezuela case study
Victor Trejo, Gabriela Diaz, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . , p 715-724
Effectiveness and prospects of implementing a solar water heating system in Astana, Kazakhstan
Askar Absemetov, Medet Mukushev, Alibek Yerubayev, Zarina Zhumanalina, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . , p 603-615
Technical and economic prefeasibility analysis of residential solar PV system in South Kazakhstan
Anuar Assamidanov, Nurbol Nogerbek, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : . , p 783-792
Illumination Improvement in a Commercial Building in Coimbatore, India
Luis Felipe Lopez, Selna Saji, Saida Usmonova, Susana Velasquez, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : .
Process Modelling of a Biogas Utilization System for a Landfill in Astana, Kazakhstan
A. Myrzagaliev, Z. Assanova, Yerbol Sarbassov, Mehdi Torkmahalleh, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2018 In : Environmental Processes.
Transient two-phase-flow model for predicting column formation in intermittent gas lift systems
S. Sandoval, Luis Rojas Solorzano, S. Gasbarri, 2005 In : . 2005-June
3-D CFD modeling-investigation of potential vortex formation at the intakes of Caruachi Powerhouse
A Marcano, L Rojas-Solorzano, M Reyes, J Marin, 2004 In : . , p 61-68
Valoración de la producción de Biogas para uso domestico en una muestra selectiva de desechos orgánicos vegetales.
Martin Duran García, Yrina Ricardo Bravo, Luis Rojas Solorzano, 2012 In : . 37
CFD simulation of multiphase flow in concentric annuli
Amina Shynybayeva, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, Kristian Sveen, 2018 In : . 7
Solar photovoltaic policy review and economic analysis for on-grid residential installations in the Philippines
Ana Paula Farias-Rocha, Karim M.Kamel Hassan, Jesselyn Rochelle Rodriguez Malimata, Griselda Adilene Sánchez-Cubedo, Luis R. Rojas-Solórzano, 2019 In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 223 , p 45-56
Verification and validation of computational fluid dynamics simulations of compound channel flow
M. S. Filonovich, R. Azevedo, Luis Rojas, J. B. Leal, 2011 In : . , p 4430-4437