Héctor Saldaña is a Civil Engineer with a specialization in structures and geotechnics, holding a Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences, Civil Engineering track, from the University of Concepción, Chile. His academic focus lies in seismic geotechnical engineering, numerical modeling, constitutive model calibration, dynamic soil characterization, and general geotechnical issues. Currently serving as a Project Engineer at the University of Concepción, he contributes to the FONDEF project, showcasing his expertise. With a track record at Gensis Ingeniería SpA, his responsibilities included environmental noise measurements and engineering project development. Héctor has actively engaged in research, notably publishing in Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering.