**Henry Alonso Colorado Lopera**

Henry A. Colorado L. obtained his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2013; and M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 2005. He is a Full Professor at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, and leads a research group in sustainable materials and manufacturing, including topics of solid waste management, composites, natural fibers, additive manufacturing, and construction materials.

He is a Full Professor associated to Mechanical and Materials Engineering graduate schools at the Universidad de Antioquia, and an active collaborator with several institutions worldwide. He is also very active member of American Ceramics Society (Acers), where he is a Global Ambassador.
