IEOM Durango Professional Chapter, Durango, Mexico

Chapter Officers

Chapter Members

• Alejandro Hernandez Gonzalez
• Luis Alberto Rubio Davila
• Luz Alejandra De Anda Nevarez
• Cristina Elizabeth López Guevara
• Xochitl Veronica Silvestre
• Luis Márquez Cervantes
• Diego Diaz Amador

Durango, Mx., January 26, 2026

2026 Strategic Agenda – IEOM Durango Chapter

1. Overview and Institutional Headquarters

The IEOM Durango Chapter (Industrial Engineering and Operations Management) officially designates the Faculty of Chemical Sciences at the Juárez University of the State of Durango (UJED) as its primary headquarters for the 2026 academic and professional cycle.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between the following strategic partners:

• UJED (Faculty of Chemical Sciences)
• Durango Institute of Technology (ITD)
• COCYTED (Science and Technology Council of the State of Durango)

2. Core Strategic Pillars

The chapter’s activities are designed to impact two fundamental areas for the region’s growth:

• Local Problem Solving: Utilizing industrial engineering methodologies to address and solve specific operational and technical challenges within the Durango community and its local industries.
• Space Development Environments: Promoting the participation of Durango’s academic and industrial sectors in aerospace research, satellite technology, and the development of space-related ecosystems within the state.

3. Bi-monthly Expert Lecture Series

Starting in March, a series of specialized interventions will be held every two months. These sessions will feature renowned experts and will alternate locations to foster inter-institutional integration.

March 2026: Inaugural Session

• Venue: Faculty of Chemical Sciences, UJED.
• Focus: Analysis of industrial challenges and operational bottlenecks in the local region.

May 2026: Second Intervention

• Venue: Durango Institute of Technology (ITD).
• Focus: Opportunities for Durango in the global aerospace supply chain.

July 2026: Third Intervention

• Venue: Faculty of Chemical Sciences, UJED.
• Focus: Engineering solutions for urban development and local community sustainability.

September 2026: Fourth Intervention

• Venue: Durango Institute of Technology (ITD).
• Focus: Advanced manufacturing and materials science for space applications.

November 2026: Annual Closing Forum

• Venue: Faculty of Chemical Sciences, UJED.
• Focus: Synthesis of local impact projects and future roadmap for space development in Durango.

4. Collaborative Framework

With the support of COCYTED, the IEOM Durango Chapter will serve as a bridge to align academic research with the State’s Science and Technology Plan, ensuring that technical solutions reach the sectors that need them most.

5. Formal Approval

This agenda is established to guide the efforts of our members, faculty, and students toward the technological and industrial advancement of our state.

Dr. Alejandro Hernández González
Director, IEOM Durango Chapter

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