Hernán Cáceres
Chilean born, researcher, teacher, clarinet player, cyclist, and skier.
About my work
I am the Director of the Lithium Center and the Scientific and Technological Park (PCT) at Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN), based in Antofagasta, Chile. My work focuses on driving innovation and research in the fields of lithium extraction, energy storage solutions, and technological development. Through my leadership roles, I aim to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and local communities, fostering collaborative projects that address critical challenges in sustainable mining and energy transition.
What I enjoy doing...
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Lead
I connect researchers, industry professionals, and innovators to collaborate on projects that bridge theory and practice, fostering a community of shared knowledge and real-world impact.
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Research
I mainly do applied research, especially on logistics and operations, mixing stochastics processes and optimizations tools.
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Teaching
I focus on teaching stochastic processes, statistics, and optimization, with emphasis on applications to real-world problems.
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Development
With my team, we develop simulations models for the industry and personalized optimization tools that are easy to use.
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Travel
Because of my work, I travel rather often, but I always make sure I combine work with leisure during my travels :)
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Bicycling
I am really behind on my bicycling, but this is something that I have always done ever since I was a kid.
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Music
I've been playing the clarinet since I was 9, and now I'm part of the University Orchestra.
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Skiing
My best hobby yet!
