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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.

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

Professor of Practice, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - Ongoing)
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - 2012)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - 2012)
Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - 2009)
Head of Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (2009 - 2009)
Associate Senior Consultant, MIC S.A.C. (2009 - 2009)
Mining Engineer II, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (2008 - 2008)
Engineering Intern, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (2007 - 2008)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2006 - 2007)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2004 - 2006)
Associate Senior Consultant, Ingenieria de Recursos S.R.L. (2004 - 2004)
Clerical & Database Administrator, Bechtel Chile Ltda. (2003 - 2004)
Project Coordinator - La Virgen Engineering Project, T-Matrix S.A.C. (2003 - 2003)
Database Administrator, Consorcio Bechtel Sigdo-Koppers (BSK) (2002 - 2002)
Project Coordinator - Atacocha Mine Project, T-Matrix S.A.C. (2001 - 2002)
Primavera Specialist, HV S.A. Contratistas (2001 - 2001)
Information Systems & Technology Applications Support Engineer, Bechtel Overseas Corporation - Antamina Project (1999 - 2001)
Corporate Services Manager, Instituto Superior Tecnologico Abaco (1998 - 1999)
Engineering Solutions Representative, Cosapi Data S.A. (1990 - 1998)
Head of Mine IT Department, Compañía Minera San Ignacio de Morococha S.A. (SIMSA) (1988 - 1990)
Assistant Head of Mine IT Department, 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 (Spring 2019)
MNE 205 (Fall 2018)
MNE 205 (Fall 2017)

Mine Planning Software

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

Surface Mine Planning & Design

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

Underground Mine Design

MNE 438 (Spring 2019)
MNE 538 (Spring 2019)
MNE 538 (Spring 2018)
MNE 438 (Spring 2018)
MNE 438 (Spring 2017)
MNE 538 (Spring 2017)

Mine Exam + Valuation

MNE 430 (Fall 2018)
MNE 530 (Fall 2018)
MNE 430 (Fall 2017)
MNE 530 (Fall 2017)
MNE 530 (Fall 2016)
MNE 430 (Fall 2016)

Equipment Oper Techn

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

Directed Research/Mn E

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

Honors Thesis

MNE 498H (Spring 2018)

Dissertation

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

Mining Capstone Project

MNE 598 (Summer I 2017)

Mine Economics

MNE 560B (Spring 2017)

Ore Deposits & Mine Operations

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

Independent Study

MNE 599 (Fall 2016)

Licensure & Certification

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

Selected Publications

Journals/Publications

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.
Vasquez Coronado, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014). Desarrollo de un Sistema de Alerta para Detectar Condiciones Sub-estandar del Ciclo de Acarreo - Development of an Alert System for Detecting Sub-Standard Conditions of the Haulage Cycle. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 8(49), 58-62.
Vasquez Coronado, P. P., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014). Modelos de Optimizacion del Ciclo de Carguio-Transporte-Acarreo Utilizando un Simulador de Eventos Discretos - Optimization Models of the Load-Haulage-Dump cycle using a Discrete-Event Simulator. TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 8(47), 62-66.
Kahraman, M. M., Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2013). Inversiones en la Industria Minera de Turquia (parte 1) - Investment in the Mining Industry of Turkey (part 1). TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 7(36), 80-81.
Kahraman, M. M., Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2013). Inversiones en la Industria Minera de Turquia (parte 2) - Investment in the Mining Industry of Turkey (part 2). TECNOLOGIA MINERA, 7(37), 100-102.

Proceedings Publications

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

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. 2018 AZ Conference. 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. (2018, December / Fall). Smart Mines. 2018 AZ Conference. 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.
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

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.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2015, Feb). Development of a Context-Based Simulator with Self-Generated Scenarios of Large-Scale Production Mines. 2015 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Denver, CO: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Sanzana, A. M. (2015, December). Analysis of the Impact in Throughput in the Transition from Surface to Underground Mining. VII International Mining Industry Summit on Business Process Improvement. JW Marriott Starr Pass, Tucson, AZ: BPI Summit (SME).
Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2014, Feb). Modeling a Decision Support System Based on Operators’ Performance Using a Discrete-Event Simulator. 2014 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit. Salt Lake City, UT: SME.
Dessureault, S. D., & Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O. (2013, Aug). Preparedness of Mining Companies for Robotics: Success Cases and Challenges for the Future. IV Symposium of Information Technology, Communications, Automation and Robotics (TICAR). Marriott Hotel Miraflores - Lima, Peru: Sociedad Nacional de Minería.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2013, Mar). Measuring Blending Variability on Large Scale Coal Mines using an Operations Simulator. 2013 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit. Colorado Convention Center - Denver, CO: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2013, May). Blending Control using a Centralized Decisions Support System in Large Scale Operations. 6th International Industry Summit on Mining Performance (BPI). Pittsburgh, PA: 6th International Industry Summit on Mining Performance (BPI).
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2012, Mar). Developing a Centralized Real-time Decision Support System for Coal Blending. 2012 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit. Seattle, WA: SME.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Dessureault, S. D. (2012, October). Development of a Control Room for Supervision of Autonomous Trucks in Surface Mining. Automining 2012. Vina del Mar, Chile: Gecamin.
Tenorio Gutierrez, V. O., & Basko, T. (2011, May). Testing the Effectiveness of a Control Room for Coal Blending. 5th International Industry Summit on Mining Performance (BPI). Rapid City, SD: 5th International Industry Summit on Mining Performance (BPI).

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