Miguel Figueroa Labastida

Alumni

​Ph.D. Student

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Research Interests

I am interested in the implementation of shock tubes for combustion studies and the development of novel applications utilizing them. I have previously worked in the electrochemical synthesis of gold nanostructures and topographical and physical characterization of surfaces using atomic force microscopy.

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, 2015-present
  • M.Sc.,Manufacturing Systems, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 2013-2014.
  • B.Sc., Engineering Physics, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 2008-2012.

Professional Profile

  • 2015: Lecturer, Universidad Tecmilenio, Mazatlan, Mexico.
  • 2012: Atomic Force Microscopy Technician at Material Physics Laboratory, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
  • 2010-2012: Instructor of laboratory sessions for the physics course "Electricity and Magnetism" for engineering students, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.

Awards

  • Graduated with honors. Mention for excellent performance in Engineering Physics studies.
  • Academic Talent Scholarship for engineering studies at Monterrey Tech (90%)
  • CONACyT Scholarship for postgraduate studies
  • Excellence Scholarship for postgraduate studies at Monterrey Tech (ITESM)

KAUST Affiliations

  • ​Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC)
  • Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Fuels and combustion Material Science Chemical kinetics Materials Characterization