CV
Alex L. Pérez P.
Born in Bogotá, COL
Lives & works in Bogotá, COL
Education
2006 - 2012
PhD in Technical Sciences (architecture)
Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría”
2004 - 2006
Master of Science in social housing
Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría”
1998 - 2004
Bachelor of Architecture
Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría”
1996 - 1998
Bachelor of Architecture
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
High School for Technical Drawing
Graduated: November 1995
Experience
He has more than 20 years of professional experience in higher education, research and academic leadership in the fields of architecture, urbanism and sustainable habitat. Throughout his career, he has held key academic and administrative positions that have contributed to the development of academic programs, research initiatives and institutional capacities in architecture and urban studies.
His professional trajectory includes the direction of undergraduate and graduate programs, the coordination of interdisciplinary research teams and the development of innovative academic and research projects focused on housing, territorial development and sustainable urban transformation. He has played a central role in the creation and consolidation of academic programs and research structures that support scientific development and professional training in architecture and urban planning.
His experience also includes the leadership of research and innovation projects aimed at addressing social and territorial challenges through experimental design, technological development and community-based approaches. These initiatives have contributed to strengthening institutional capacities, generating applied knowledge and promoting sustainable development in diverse territorial contexts.
Currently, he serves as director of graduate programs and leads interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on housing innovation, territorial resilience and sustainable development.
Professional Highlights
20+ years of academic and research experience
Director of graduate programs
Leader of interdisciplinary research projects
Coordinator of academic and research teams
Developer of innovative housing solutions
About
Architect, researcher and academic leader specialized in housing, urban development and sustainable habitat. His work focuses on developing innovative architectural and territorial solutions to improve living conditions in urban and rural communities, particularly in contexts of social vulnerability and environmental challenges.
With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and applied research, he has led interdisciplinary initiatives that integrate design, technology and community participation to address complex challenges related to housing quality, disaster response, rural education and urban transformation.
His research combines theoretical analysis, experimental design and field implementation, resulting in the development of technological solutions, prototypes and research-based methodologies that support territorial development and sustainable urban planning.
He has directed academic programs and research projects that contribute to strengthening institutional capacities and advancing knowledge in architecture and urban studies. His work has also involved collaboration with international partners and participation in scientific networks focused on sustainability and innovation in the built environment.
Currently, he leads graduate programs and interdisciplinary research initiatives aimed at generating practical solutions for housing, territorial resilience and sustainable development.
Publications
His scientific production focuses on housing, habitat and territorial development, with an emphasis on applied research and innovation in architectural and urban solutions. He is the author and co-author of scientific articles, books and book chapters that contribute to the development of conceptual and methodological models for social housing design and sustainable urban planning. His publications derive from interdisciplinary research projects aimed at improving habitat quality and strengthening territorial capacities.
Scientific Output
20+ scientific publications
4 books and book chapters
2 patents in construction systems
10+ research projects
20+ years of research experience
Recognitions
Integral Graduate 2003-2004, Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría" - July 2004
Award for the result in research already applied with the greatest contribution to social development, Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría" - March 2007
First Honorable Mention in the Design Contest 2011-1, Universidad La Gran Colombia - Bogotá Campus - October 2011
Medal of Honor for Merit, Universidad La Gran Colombia - Bogotá Campus - May 2013
Third Prize in Sustainability and Mention in Marketing and Social Responsibility, US Department of Energy Decathlon Solar Contest – December 2015
Third Prize in Innovation and Third Prize in Engineering and Construction, US Department of Energy Decathlon Solar Competition – December 2019
Associate Professor, Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá – Julio 2013
Full Professor, Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá – May 2021