Florida International University
Carlos E. Tamayo is a Civil Engineer with a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering. He received a bachelor’s degree from Universidad Catolica Boliviana “San Pablo” in 2004, in La Paz, Bolivia. In 2010, he earned a master’s degree at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Tamayo has over seven years of professional experience in Bolivia and mostly in Miami. His master’s studies focused on groundwater supply, demand, and contamination issues. He is currently a McKnight Doctoral Fellow seeking a Ph.D. degree in Water Resources Engineering. Tamayo's research is currently focused on sustainable/green building adaptation strategies for sea level rise.