Ricardo Zapata

Ricardo Zapata is an experienced Infrastructure Specialist and Structures Coordinator at Integral Ingenieros Consultores, specializing in structural design and consulting since May 2006. In addition to professional work, Ricardo has held various academic positions, including Professor of Bridge Design at EAFIT University and a postgraduate Professor at Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Universidad EAFIT. Previous roles also include lecturing on concrete and bridge design at multiple universities and serving as a Structural Engineer at Julio Lopez de Mesa y Cia. Ltda., focusing on bridge design and consultancy. Ricardo holds a Master’s degree in Earthquake Engineering from Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori in Pavia and a Civil Engineering degree from Universidad EAFIT.