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Victor Tenorio

Professor of Practice for Mining and Geological Engineering

Victor Tenorio received a B.S. in Mining Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, and a M.S. degree from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He obtained a Ph.D. at University of Arizona, in Tucson in 2012. His research focuses on Smart Mining and Decision Support Systems for optimizing productivity. He has worked on several engineering projects in Peru and Chile, and is currently a Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, where he teaches Introduction to Mining Engineering, Underground/Surface Mine Design and Planning, Mine Examination and Valuation, and Equipment Operations Technology. He also participated in the Autonomous Mining Program with Freeport-McMoRan until December 2008. He has been Program Chair for the VII International Mining Industry Summit on Business Process Improvement in 2015. During 2016 and 2017 he was co-creator and leader of the Executive Mining Program, a full-year certification combining online lectures, live discussions and field trips for non-mining professionals. In 2021-2022, he coached the Wildcat Moon Miners, undergraduate students developing Moon Mining projects for a competition sponsored by NASA.

Degrees

Ph.D. Mining Engineering
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Measurement of the Effectiveness of a Decision Support System for Blending Control of Large Scale Coal Mines
M.S. Mining Engineering
- University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
- Resource estimation for offshore deposits using Conditional Simulation and Statistical Learning Theory
Engineering Degree Mining Engineering
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Lima, Peru
- Design of an Open Pit Mine using Computerized Modeling Techniques
B.S. Mining Engineering
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Lima, Peru
- Diseño de una Mina a Cielo Abierto Utilizando Métodos de Modelamiento Computarizado - Design of an Open Pit Mine using Computerized Modeling Techniques

Work Experience

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - Ongoing)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - 2012)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - 2012)
MIC S.A.C. (2009 - 2009)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - 2009)
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (2009 - 2009)
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (2008 - 2008)
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (2007 - 2008)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2006 - 2007)
University of Alaska Fairbanks (2004 - 2006)
Ingenieria de Recursos S.R.L. (2004 - 2004)
Bechtel Chile Ltda. (2003 - 2004)
T-Matrix S.A.C. (2003 - 2003)
Consorcio Bechtel Sigdo-Koppers (BSK) (2002 - 2002)
T-Matrix S.A.C. (2001 - 2002)
HV S.A. Contratistas (2001 - 2001)
Bechtel Overseas Corporation - Antamina Project (1999 - 2001)
Instituto Superior Tecnologico Abaco (1998 - 1999)
Cosapi Data S.A. (1990 - 1998)
Compañía Minera San Ignacio de Morococha S.A. (SIMSA) (1988 - 1990)
Compañía Minera San Ignacio de Morococha S.A. (SIMSA) (1987 - 1988)

Interests

Teaching

Underground Mine Design and Planning, Surface Mine Design and Planning, Mine Examination & Valuation, Simulation. Smart Mining, Space Mining.

Research

Decision Support Systems, Control Rooms, Process Optimization, New Technologies, Mine Modeling Software, Systems Integration, IoT, Data Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Simulation, Automation, Autonomous Equipment

Courses

Intro to Mining Engineering

MNE 205 (Fall 2022)
MNE 205 (Spring 2022)
MNE 205 (Fall 2021)
MNE 205 (Spring 2021)
MNE 205 (Fall 2020)
MNE 205 (Spring 2020)
MNE 205 (Fall 2019)
MNE 205 (Spring 2019)
MNE 205 (Fall 2018)
MNE 205 (Fall 2017)
MNE 205 (Spring 2016)

Equipment Oper Techn

MNE 407 (Fall 2018)
MNE 407 (Fall 2017)
MNE 407 (Fall 2016)
MNE 507 (Fall 2018)
MNE 507 (Fall 2017)
MNE 507 (Fall 2016)

Mine Planning Software

MNE 419 (Spring 2019)
MNE 419 (Spring 2018)
MNE 419 (Spring 2017)
MNE 419 (Spring 2016)
MNE 519 (Spring 2019)
MNE 519 (Spring 2018)
MNE 519 (Spring 2017)
MNE 519 (Spring 2016)

Mine Exam + Valuation

MNE 430 (Fall 2022)
MNE 430 (Fall 2021)
MNE 430 (Fall 2020)
MNE 430 (Fall 2019)
MNE 430 (Fall 2018)
MNE 430 (Fall 2017)
MNE 430 (Fall 2016)
MNE 530 (Fall 2022)
MNE 530 (Fall 2021)
MNE 530 (Fall 2020)
MNE 530 (Fall 2019)
MNE 530 (Fall 2018)
MNE 530 (Fall 2017)
MNE 530 (Fall 2016)

Surface Mine Planning & Design

MNE 436 (Spring 2019)
MNE 436 (Spring 2018)
MNE 436 (Spring 2017)
MNE 436 (Spring 2016)
MNE 536 (Spring 2019)
MNE 536 (Spring 2018)
MNE 536 (Spring 2017)
MNE 536 (Spring 2016)

Underground Mine Design

MNE 438 (Spring 2022)
MNE 438 (Spring 2021)
MNE 438 (Spring 2020)
MNE 438 (Spring 2019)
MNE 438 (Spring 2018)
MNE 438 (Spring 2017)
MNE 438 (Spring 2016)
MNE 538 (Spring 2022)
MNE 538 (Spring 2021)
MNE 538 (Spring 2020)
MNE 538 (Spring 2019)
MNE 538 (Spring 2018)
MNE 538 (Spring 2017)
MNE 538 (Spring 2016)

Directed Research/Mn E

MNE 492 (Spring 2018)
MNE 492 (Fall 2016)
MNE 492 (Spring 2016)

Honors Thesis

MNE 498H (Spring 2018)
MNE 498H (Spring 2016)

Ore Deposits & Mine Operations

MNE 560A (Spring 2017)
MNE 560A (Fall 2016)

Mine Economics

MNE 560B (Spring 2017)

Digital Management for Mining

MNE 581 (Fall 2022)

Practicum

MNE 594 (Fall 2019)

Mining Capstone Project

MNE 598 (Summer I 2017)

Independent Study

MNE 599 (Spring 2020)
MNE 599 (Fall 2019)
MNE 599 (Fall 2016)

Research

MNE 900 (Fall 2019)

Thesis

MNE 910 (Spring 2021)
MNE 910 (Fall 2020)
MNE 910 (Spring 2020)

Dissertation

MNE 920 (Fall 2020)
MNE 920 (Spring 2020)
MNE 920 (Fall 2019)
MNE 920 (Spring 2018)
MNE 920 (Spring 2017)
MNE 920 (Fall 2016)
MNE 920 (Spring 2016)

Licensure & Certification

Ingeniero de Minas, Colegio de Ingenieros del Peru (1995)

Selected Publications

Journals/Publications

Jia, J., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Zhang, B., & Li, M. (2022). Stability and reliability of a shallow tunnel in soft surrounding rock: construction technology and prediction. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15(3), 12.
Molaei, F., Rahimi, E., Siavoshi, H., Afrouz, S. G., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020). A Comprehensive Review on Internet of Things (IoT) and its Implications in the Mining Industry. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 13(3), 499-515. doi:https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2020.499.515
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020). Beneficios de la Automatización en las Tareas Fundamentales de la Actividad Minera (Benefits of Automation in the Fundamental Tasks of the Mining Activity). Revista Minería - Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú, 07(514), 59-65.
Wang, H., Tenorio, V., Li, G., Hu, N., & Hou, J. (2020). Optimization of Trackless Equipment Scheduling in Underground Mines Using Genetic Algorithms. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 37(5), 1531-1544. doi:10.1007/s42461-020-00285-8
Diaz, N. B., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Momayez, M., & Gravley, S. (2017). Diseño de una Estación de Refugio para Equipo Montado en Rieles – Design of a Refuge Chamber for Rail-Mounted Equipment. RUMBO MINERO, 182-185.
Botin, J., Gatica, C., Poulton, M. M., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016). Profesionales Femeninas en la Minera Chilena - Female Professionals in Chilean Mining. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 10(62), 76-80.
Park, J., Kim, K., Compan, G., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016). Uso de la Tasa de Penetración durante la Perforación - Using Penetration Rate during Drilling. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 10(57), 68-73.
Vasquez Coronado, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016). Developing a context-based alert system for haulage cycle optimization. Mining Engineering Magazine. Official publication of the Society for Mining Engineering and Exploration, Inc., 68(02), 17-25.
Yung, N., Zhang, J., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016). El impacto del Acido Hidroxámico sobre el ángulo de contacto de la Calcopirita - Impact of Hidroxamic Acid on the Contact Angle of Chalcopyrite. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 10(58), 88-90.
Sanzana, A. M., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2015). Modelo de Costos para la Transición de Minas Superficiales a Subterráneas. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 9(53), 80-83.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2015). Intercambio Estudiantil: De Peru a Arizona - Student Exchange: From Peru to Arizona. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 9(50), 102-104.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Vasquez, P. P. (2015). Intercambio Estudiantil: De Arizona al Peru - Student Exchange: From Arizona to Peru. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 9(51), 86-88.
Ardito, J. A., Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014). Inteligencia de Negocios Aplicada al Analisis de Utilizacion de Agua en el Peru y el Sector Minero (parte 1) - Business Intelligence Applied to the Analysis of Water Utilization in Peru and the Mining Sector (part 1). TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 8(43), 42-44.
Ardito, J. A., Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014). Inteligencia de Negocios Aplicada al Analisis de Utilizacion de Agua en el Peru y el Sector Minero (parte 2) - Business Intelligence Applied to the Analysis of Water Utilization in Peru and the Mining Sector (part 2). TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 8(44), 46-49.
Vasquez Coronado, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014). Analisis de Sensibilidad para Determinar el Numero Optimo de Camiones - Sensitivity Analysis to Determine the Optimum Number of Trucks. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 8(48), 98-102.

Proceedings Publications

Mamani, Y. T., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2022, Spring). Preprint 22-023 Evaluation of the Safety Factor Under Static and Pseudo-Static Conditions for Slope Stability and Redesign of Mining Phases in an Open Pit Mine in the Southern Highlands of Peru. In 2022 SME MineXchange 2022, SME Annual Meeting Feb. 27 - Mar. 02, 2022, 1-4.
Pacheco Hague, K., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2022, Spring). Preprint 22-036 Configuration Layout of a Supervisory System for Underground Mining Operations based on 5G technology and Wireless Platform. In 2022 SME MineXchange 2022, SME Annual Meeting Feb. 27 - Mar. 02, 2022, 1-4.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Galla, K., & Kingsbury, K. J. (2021, Spring). Preprint 21-042 Unit Operations in Pioneering Works for Mining on the Moon. In 2021 SME MineXchange, SME Annual Meeting Mar. 01 - 05, 2021, 1-3.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Kingsbury, K. J., Brown, K. W., Nickels, J. B., Nail, G. J., & Tolmachoff, D. J. (2022, Spring). Preprint 22-077 Ramp Design Fundamentals for the Excavation of Icy Regolith on the Moon. In 2022 SME MineXchange 2022, SME Annual Meeting Feb. 27 - Mar. 02, 2022, 1-4.
Peters, M. P., Werner, J. D., Heath, G., Momayez, M., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Alsalhi, A. (2021, Spring). Development of a Supervisory System for Monitoring Ventilation and Rock Displacement Data at San Xavier Mine Laboratory. In 2021 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2021).
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Galla, K., & Kingsbury, K. J. (2020, July/Summer). Luna Mine Planning: A Hands-On Approach For Starting Mine Operations On The Moon. In Moon Development Conference 2020.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Bandopadhay, S. (2015, May). Resource Estimation of an Off-Shore Platinum Deposit Using Sequential Gaussian Simulation. In 37th International Symposium of Applications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry - APCOM 2015, 37, 837-854.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Bandopadhay, S., Misra, D., Naidu, S., & Kelley, J. (2015, May). Development of a Methodology Combining Clustering and Conditional Simulation for the Definition of Underwater Sampling Models. In 37th International Symposium of Applications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry - APCOM 2015, 37, 872-888.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Bandopadhay, S., Misra, D., Naidu, S., & Kelley, J. (2015, May). Support Vector Machines Applied for Resource Estimation of Underwater Glacier-type Platinum Deposits. In 37th International Symposium of Applications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry - APCOM 2015, 37, 889-902.
Vasquez, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2015, May). Optimization of Open Pit Haulage Cycle Using a KPI Controlling Alert System and a Discrete-Event Operations Simulator. In 37th International Symposium of Applications of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry - APCOM 2015, 37, 837-854.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2011, Sep). Assessment Model for Quantifiably Measuring the Impact of an Information-Based Decision Support System in a Coal Mine Integrated Remote Control Room. In 35th APCOM SYMPOSIUM / Wollongong, NSW, 24 - 30 September 2011.
Machuca-Mory, D. F., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Bandopadhyay, S. (2006, September). Assessment of the geostatistical uncertainty of the resources in a zinc skarn ore body. In VI International Symposium of Information Technology Applied to Mining, INFOMINA 2006.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Bandopadhyay, S. (2005, Oct). Controlling Efficiency and Production Goals in an Underground Mine. In MPES 2005 AND CAMI 2005, 1233-1248.

Poster Presentations

Camara, S., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2019, December). Interdependency Between Swing Angle and Swing/Return Times for Increasing Dragline Productivity. SME AZ Conference 2019. J.W. Marriott Starr Pass, Tucson, AZ: SME Tucson Section.
Pacheco Hague, K., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2019, Spring). Application of Paste Fill Technology in an Underground Mine and its Benefits in Mine Production and Environmental Protection. 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO: SME.
Palomino, O. L., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2018, December / Fall). Continuous Surface Miner Applied into Cutting Inclined Beds. SME AZ Conference 2018. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa: SME Tucson Section.
Risso, N., Risso, N., Palomino, O. L., Palomino, O. L., Momayez, M., Momayez, M., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Risso, N., Palomino, O. L., Momayez, M., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2018, December / Fall). Smart Mines. SME AZ Conference 2018. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa: SME Tucson Section.
Yang, S., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Momayez, M., Gravley, S., & Werner, J. D. (2018, September). Study on Pressure Waves Propagation in an Underground Mine. MEI2018 Conference & Expo. Las Vegas, NV.: Mining & Exploration International.
Carpio, J. M., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Momayez, M., & Gravley, S. (2016, March). Shaft and Hoisting System Operational Analysis at San Xavier Mine Lab. 2016 Latin America-UA Winter Program. University of Arizona: OLAPI.
Diaz, N. B., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Momayez, M., & Gravley, S. (2016, March). Design of a refuge station for rail-mounted mining equipment. 2016 Latin America-UA Winter Program. University of Arizona: OLAPI.
Gravley, S., Momayez, M., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Diaz, N. B. (2016, March). Design of a refuge station for rail-mounted mining equipment. 2016 Latin America-UA Winter Program. University of Arizona: OLAPI.
Figueiredo dos Santos, J., Momayez, M., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Lowell, G. D. (2015, Summer). Updating the 3D model of San Xavier Mine Laboratory using Point Cloud. 2015 UA-Latin America Summer Research Program. Mining and Geological Engineering Department: OLAPI.
Sanzana, A. M., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2015, March). Cost Model for Transition from Surface to Underground. 2015 Latin America-UA Winter Research Program. University of Arizona: OLAPI.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Kahraman, M., & Dessureault, S. D. (2011, March). Implementation of an Integrated Real-Time Command and Control Center for Automated Blending and Load-Out in High-Scale Coal Mine Operations. 2011 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit. Denver, CO: SME.

Presentations

Alsalhi, A., Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Momayez, M., Heath, G., Werner, J. D., & Peters, M. P. (2020, Spring). Development of a Supervisory System for Monitoring Ventilation and Rock Displacement Data at San Xavier Mine Laboratory. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Campos, P., Aguilera, C., Saavedra, M., Momayez, M., & Risso, N. (2020, February). Increasing Safety Using Iot-Based Solutions for Mine Tailings Monitoring. 2020 SME Arizona Conference.
Jia, J., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, Spring). Monitoring Underground Rock Stability Using Finite Element Analysis. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Pacheco Hague, K., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, Spring). Performance Optimization in Underground Mining Combining Strategic Development and Wireless Technologies. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Palomino, O. L., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, Spring). Strategic Scheduling for Thin Seam Mining Using Smart Equipment. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, September/Fall). Modelo de Sala de Control para Supervision Centralizada de Plantas Concentradoras y de Lixiviacion (Model of a Control Room for Centralized Supervision of Concentrator Plants and Leach Pads). PROCESSMIN 2020. Lima, Peru (Virtual): Grupo Digamma S.A..
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, Summer). Mining on the Moon: An Earth-bound Miner's Perspective. LPL C 2020. University of Arizona: Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., Kemeny, J. M., & Galla, K. N. (2020, Spring). Development of Mining-Related Coursework Based on the Gained Experience in Space Exploration. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Wang, H., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2020, Spring). Scheduling Optimization of Trackless Equipment in Underground Mine based on Genetic Algorithm. 2020 SME Annual Meeting & Expo (MineXchange 2020). Phoenix Convention Center: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Palomino, O. L. (2019, Spring). Stepping Stones for Implementing Data-Intensive Analysis in Modern Mining. 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Maguina, J. (2018, February). Application of Backfill in the Design of Open-Pit Mining Phases. 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Minneapolis, MN: SME.
Felli, P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2017, February). Integrated Uncertainty and Risk-Informed Decision Making Framework: Using Key Risk Drivers for Optimizing the Mine Plan. 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Denver, CO: SME.
Felli, P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016, February). An Integrated Uncertainty and Risk-Informed Decision-Making Framework for Open Pit Strategic Mine Planning. 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ: SME.
Sanzana, A. M., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016, February). Strategic Decisions based on the Cost Model Analysis for Mines Transitioning from Surface to Underground. 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ: SME.
Vasquez, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2016, February). Optimization Model of the Load-Haul-Dump Cycle using a Discrete-Event Simulator. 2016 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ: SME.

Awards

James F. Bly Outstanding Faculty Award
- Mining and Geological Engineering Department, Fall 2016
Award for Excellence at the Student Interface - Junior Faculty
- College of Engineering, Spring 2015
Award for Excellence at the Student Interface
- College of Engineering, Spring 2014
Outstanding Graduate Student in Mining and Geological Engineering
- College of Engineering, Spring 2010