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Personal profile
Jaime Lara-Borrero is an academic and researcher in the field of civil and environmental engineering. His work focuses on the development and application of innovative techniques for water pollution control, wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting, and constructed wetlands. Through his research, he seeks sustainable and efficient solutions to current environmental challenges. His work has been published in numerous articles and books, demonstrating his commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and research in his field. In addition, as a professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Jaime is dedicated to the education and training of the next generation of civil and environmental engineers.
Education
PhD, Doctor in Civil, Canal and Port Engineering
Award Date: 07 Mar 2003
Master, Master in Engineering and Environmental Management
Award Date: 01 Aug 1998
Bachelor, Civil engineer
Award Date: 01 Apr 1996
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Senior
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Biology
- Doctorate in Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Master's Degree in Hydrosystems
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Master's Degree in Ecological Restoration
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Decentralized Renewable-Energy Desalination: Emerging Trends and Global Research Frontiers—A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review: Emerging Trends and Global Research Frontiers—A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review
Barros, R. P., Fajardo, A. & Lara-Borrero, J., 09 Jul 2025, In: Water (Switzerland). 17, 14, p. 1-36 36 p., 2054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Estimación, Manejo y Control de la Contaminación No Puntual por Escorrentía Superficial Ganadera: Una Revisión de literatura
Translated title of the contribution :Estimation, Management, and Control of Non-Point Source Pollution from Livestock Runoff: A Literature Review Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Urban FEW Nexus Model for the Otun River Watershed
Torres, C., Gitau, M. W., Lara-Borrero, J., Paredes-Cuervo, D. & Daher, B., 27 Nov 2024, In: Water (Switzerland). 16, 23, 24 p., 3405.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of drug of abuse compounds using passive sampling and ultrahigh-liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry
Jiménez-Rojas, C. A., Gutiérrez Ulloa, C. E., Chingaté-López, S. M. & Lara-Borrero, J. A., 2023, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 58, 12, p. 943-953 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“Membranas de tejido radicular para la filtración y retención de cadmio
Velandia T., L. T., Rodríguez A., A. F., Lara-Borrero, J. & Reyes R., Y. C., Sep 2023, p. 360-361. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Projects
- 35 Finished
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Desarrollo e Implementación de un Destilador Solar Térmico: Una Solución Innovadora para Ampliar la Productividad de Agua y Contribuir positivamente a la Seguridad Alimentaria mediante el aprovechamiento del recurso solar disponible en Comunidad Indígena Loma Fresca en el departamento de La Guajira
Lara Borrero, J. A. (PI), Bastidas Barranco, M. J. (CoI), Fajardo Jaimes, A. (CoI), Moya Camacho, F. O. (CoI), Pimienta Barros, R. D. (CoI) & Socarras Bértiz, C. A. (CoI)
15/07/24 → 14/01/26
Project: Research
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Contaminación de Agua por Fuentes No Puntuales Proveniente de Actividades Ganaderas en una Subcuenca del Rio Ranchería
Perez Sane, M. P. (PI), Lara Borrero, J. A. (CoI), Perez Montiel, J. (CoI) & Torres Pardo, C. (CoI)
01/02/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Methodology for the proper management of diffuse pollution - BECA FULBRIGHT U.S. SPECIALIST 2022 - Dra. Gitau
Torres Pardo, C. (PI) & Lara Borrero, J. A. (CoI)
13/05/23 → 28/05/23
Project: Research
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Analysis of the Water, Energy and Food Nexus in Vulnerable Communities of La Guajira (Colombia), Under a Sustainable Approach
Torres Pardo, C. (PI) & Lara Borrero, J. A. (CoI)
01/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Energías Alternativas Descentralizadas para la Desalinización de Agua: Una Revisión del Estado del Arte
Lara Borrero, J. A. (Other)
05/11/21 → 04/05/22
Project: Research
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Propuesta metodológica de análisis integrado de funciones sustantivas a escala de unidades académicas de ingeniería. Caso de estudio departamento de ingeniería civil de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Obregón Neira, N. (Speaker), Lara Borrero, J. A. (Speaker), Ruiz Valencia, D. M. (Speaker), Ramos Cañón, A. M. (Speaker) & Sanchez Rivera, O. G. (Speaker)
24 Sep 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi
Lara Borrero, J. A. (Visiting researcher)
11 Feb 2019 → 17 Feb 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Universidad Católica del Maule
Lara Borrero, J. A. (Visiting researcher)
18 Apr 2018Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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CNRD (External organization)
Lara Borrero, J. A. (Chair)
Nov 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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Segundo puesto protocolo de investigación, Premio de investigación José Felix Patiño
Villamil Parra, R. A. (Recipient), Rueda Gomez, A. L. (Recipient), Gil Archila, E. (Recipient), Lara Borrero, J. A. (Recipient) & Ramirez Navas, J. S. (Recipient), 01 Jun 2024
Prize
Thesis
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Impact of the Climate variability driven by ENSO on water quality in a highly intervened tropical Andean basin
Restrepo Caicedo, L. M. (Author), Lara-Borrero, J. (Author) & Giraldo Osorio, J. D. (Supervisor), 01 Jun 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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MODELACIÓN HIDRÁULICA Y DE CALIDAD DEL AGUA ACOPLADA PARA HUMEDALES, MEDIANTE PROCESSING MODFLOW
Escobar Vargas, J. A. (Supervisor), Lara-Borrero, J. (Supervisor) & Saavedra, L. (Author), 2014Student thesis: Master's Thesis