Israel Sosa
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Mechanical Laboratory Manager | Deputy to the Technical Director
Israel Sosa Yépez holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (2004), a Master’s in Technology, Rehabilitation, and Building Management from the University of Cantabria (2011), a Master’s in Research from the University of Cantabria (2011), and a PhD in Models in Civil Engineering from the University of Cantabria (2019).
Since October 2013, he has served as Coordinator of the LADICIM Laboratory, where he is responsible for liaising with companies requesting accredited mechanical testing, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and calibration of scientific equipment, as well as managing supplies and logistics for the research group. He actively collaborates in knowledge transfer to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, participating in their training on instrumentation, acquisition, and processing of experimental data.
He has participated in multiple research projects related to structural engineering and materials characterization. Notable projects include the development and manufacture of a high-reliability valve for the hydraulic circuit of military submarines, funded by SODERCAN and FEDER; the European OPTISTRAIGHT project for optimizing the flame straightening process; and the study of the Cádiz Bridge’s response to ultimate fatigue conditions.
His research expertise focuses on material characterization for certification of steel reinforcement for concrete, coverage devices in ductile iron casting, rail joint welding, and the development of grout mixtures for structural applications. Since 2019, he has served as a member of the Technical Committee for Officially Recognized Marks of the A+ Brand (APPLUS) for active and passive reinforcements.
He has over ten years of teaching experience in laboratory practices and has taught postgraduate courses at the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Cantabria. He holds a language accreditation for teaching in English since 2018.
Research Lines
- Mechanical and microstructural characterization of metallic and cementitious materials.
- Durability testing of eco-efficient concretes with steel industry waste.
- Evaluation of fatigue resistance in structural components.
- Development of grout mixtures for structural applications.
- Management of accredited testing and technology transfer to industry.
Featured Publications
- ‘Durability of high-performance self-compacted concrete using electric arc furnace slag aggregate and cupola slag powder.’ Sosa, I., et al.. Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022.
- ‘Durability aspects in self-compacting siderurgical aggregate concrete.’ Sosa, I., et al.. Journal of Building Engineering, 2021.
- ‘Viability of cupola slag as an alternative eco-binder and filler in concrete and mortars.’ Sosa, I., et al.. Applied Sciences, 2021.
- ‘High performance self-compacting concrete with electric arc furnace slag aggregate and cupola slag powder.’ Sosa, I., et al.. Applied Sciences, 2020, 10(3), 773.
- ‘Evaluation of the fatigue behavior of recycled aggregate concrete.’ Sosa, I., et al.. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2014.
