RESEARCH GROUP
Geomatics, Systems Management and Optimization
ABOUT OUR Group
The Geomatics, Systems Management and Optimization Research Group, affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, has been active since 1998. In recent years, it has focused on providing comprehensive and innovative solutions to the infrastructure and territorial planning challenges facing Colombia. Supported by state-of-the-art technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the group conducts high-impact research and consultancy activities. Its work contributes to regional transformation through three fundamental pillars: the design of healthy and sustainable built environments; risk management and infrastructure resilience; and the promotion of sustainable mobility and transportation systems for regional development.
Jhon Jairo
CÁCERES JIMÉNEZ
Research Group Director
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RESEARCH Lines
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Risk and Resilience in Built Environments
This research line examines how communities and infrastructure systems interact with natural hazards, identifies mitigation measures, and strengthens response capacity through a social and environmental perspective.
Sustainable Mobility and Transportation for Regional Development
This research line develops solutions tailored to local needs, including congestion reduction, improvements to public transportation, the promotion of sustainable modes of transport, enhanced energy efficiency, and resilient territorial connectivity.
Healthy and Sustainable Built Environments
The group contributes to developing environments that promote comprehensive health through research, design, and management with a focus on social innovation. Its work addresses public health, epidemiological vectors, and infrastructure quality.
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Risk Management: Hazards, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment
Land Use Planning and Environmental Management Plans
Mass Transit Studies: Technical, Legal, and Financial Analyses
Mobility Plans and Traffic Engineering Studies
Design and Optimization of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems
Utility Network Inventories and Public Services Cadastre
Road Network Inventories and Highway Design Studies
Feasibility Studies and Infrastructure Projects
Design and Development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Collection of Georeferenced Data Using Advanced Technologies
3D Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Land Surveying
UAV-Based Aerial Photography and High-Resolution Mapping
Technical Consulting, Project Supervision, and Specialized Studies
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Geomatics, Systems Management and Optimization Research Group
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2495
Email: geomatica@uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Facultad de Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – noon
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.