Undergraduate Researcher
Developing computational analysis and code for environmental hydrogeology research assessing the impact of polymetallic tailings on groundwater resources.
About
Jordan Zavaleta
Geoscientist in Training at UNI | Applied Geoscience Researcher | Data Analyst & Programmer | Open Source Enthusiast
I am a Geological Engineering undergraduate student at the National University of Engineering (UNI, Peru). My path combines geoscientific research, Earth data interpretation, and the development of reproducible computational methods.
I work at the intersection of geology, geophysics, GIS, remote sensing, and modelling to address problems in exploration, environmental hydrogeology, and territorial interpretation. Programming is a tool within that work: it helps me turn scientific methods into transparent, verifiable, and usable workflows.
Location Lima, Peru
Education Geological Engineering, National University of Engineering September 2022 - present
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Experience
Research, applied analysis, and technology transfer across academic and international settings.
Student Associate - Leapfrog Geo & Oasis Montaj
Advanced training in implicit geological modelling and data processing, independent development of 3D models, and technology transfer through technical mini-courses for UNI students and faculty.
Data Analyst & Programmer
Independent contract work integrating remote sensing, LiDAR, optical, and geophysical data through data processing, computational modelling, and reproducible analytical pipelines.
Board Member - Marketing Area
Communication, design, and organizational work for a student-led geoscience initiative.
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Selected work
Projects that reflect my interest in connecting research, geoscientific practice, and open technology.
Continuous development
Lithica Suite
An integrated digital ecosystem for geoscience education and practice. It is advancing toward production and international collaboration, laying the foundation for a broader effort to democratize access to geoscience tools, knowledge, and training.
Explore the ecosystemAccepted technical work - CPG XXIII
PetroPyQAPF
A QAPF petrographic classification support tool connecting classical petrology, computational analysis, and reproducible workflows. It was accepted for presentation at the XXIII Peruvian Geological Congress.
View projectAccepted technical work - CPG XXIII
MUSA
A reproducible fractal and multifractal analysis framework for spatial data and geological lineaments. It was accepted for presentation at the XXIII Peruvian Geological Congress.
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Recognition
SEG Scholarship Award
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Data Integration Prize - Frank Arnott NGEA
Next Generation Explorers Award Association
Aspire Leaders Graduate
Aspire Institute
First Place - ABET Research Project Fair
FIGMM, National University of Engineering
Jesús Arias Dávila Excellence Scholarship - First Place
Compañía Minera Poderosa
Purpose
I want to contribute to a more accessible, rigorous, and connected geoscientific practice. My goal is to carry research and open tools from academic settings into sustainable solutions for production, education, and international collaboration without losing the scientific traceability that gives them value.