Javier Goicochea

Javier Goicochea has a comprehensive background in engineering and research, with significant experience in both academia and industry. Currently serving as the Modeling Section Manager in the Digital Engineering Department at Casale SA since 2012, responsibilities include the development and implementation of digital products for various chemical processes. Prior roles include Simulation and Modeling Engineer in the Research and Development Department at Casale SA, and a Research Scientist at IBM, where modeling and simulation were pivotal in a large EU FP7 project. Javier's academic tenure includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Universidad del Zulia, where engineering courses were taught alongside the development of advanced computational models. Early career experiences involve research in petroleum engineering at the Applied Computing Institute, contributing to advanced reservoir simulation and system optimization. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and advanced degrees from Universidad del Zulia.