Press & Media
As Seen In
Podcasts, publications, research, and features — a record of every place I've shown up to talk about engineering, career, and building a deliberate life.
Guest Appearances
Podcasts
Bridging the Gap: A Bridge Engineer's Journey to Empowering Future Engineers
Bridge design, the Engineering our Future podcast, Engineers Without Borders, and the role of mentorship in engineering careers.
Engineering Our Future PE Course and Tips
Passing the PE Civil Structural exam, study methodology, and the release of the Engineering our Future PE study guide.
Engineering Our Future with Luis Duque
From Colombia to playing Division I tennis at South Dakota State, to bridge engineering and the PE exam — and what came after.
TWiCE — This Week in Civil Engineering
Regular co-host of EMI's weekly civil engineering news roundup covering the most important industry updates for engineering professionals.
Building Bridges, Empowering Future Engineers
Career path from Colombia to bridge engineering in the US, Engineers Without Borders, remote engineering, and advice for young professionals entering the field.
Fostering Your Network to Access Unbelievable Experiences
A second mentorDINO conversation focused on professional networking — how deliberately building relationships creates access to opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
ASCE Civil Engineering Source
Publications & Video Series
Regular contributor to ASCE's Bridging Career and Life — a monthly video series answering member questions on career topics.
How to Get Leadership Experience Early in Your Career
Strategies for young civil engineers to build leadership skills before formal leadership roles exist for them.
How to Get Ready for Your First Full-Time Job
What new engineering graduates should do — and expect — as they make the transition into professional practice.
Features & Profiles
Written & Video Features
Bridge Engineer: Pursuing Multiple Passions Using His Engineering Skills
How Luis balances bridge design, podcasting, and volunteering through a value-first, passion-driven approach.
Engineering Our Future — Featured Changemaker
Recognized for building a platform to help young professionals and international students succeed in engineering careers.
2020 New Faces of Civil Engineering — Professionals
ASCE's annual recognition of ten engineers doing exceptional work early in their careers. Featured in the Professionals category.
Engineering the Future with Bridge Engineer Luis Duque
A conversation covering bridge engineering, the Engineering our Future podcast, and building community as an immigrant engineer in the US.
Building Bridges — How SEI Empowers Young Professionals
Featured in SEI's own publication on how Structures Congress and committee work opened doors early in his career.
Academic Work
Research Publications
Graduate research at South Dakota State University on UAV-based bridge inspection — co-authored with Dr. Junwon Seo and the US Forest Service.
Bridge Deterioration Quantification Protocol Using UAV
Evaluated UAV effectiveness as a supplementary bridge damage tool. Developed a four-stage protocol for image quality assessment and damage quantification using drone imagery on a glulam arch bridge in South Dakota.
Field Application of UAS-Based Bridge Inspection
Field deployment of an unmanned aerial system for bridge inspection — demonstrating practical application and identifying key considerations for real-world use.
Timber Bridge Inspection Using UAV
Conference paper on drone-based timber bridge inspection methodology, co-authored with the US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory.
Synthesis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications for Infrastructures
State-of-the-art review of UAV applications for visual inspection, monitoring, and analysis of civil infrastructure — bridges, buildings, and beyond.
Glued-Laminated Timber Arch Bridge Inspection Using UAV
Conference proceedings paper on UAV-based inspection of glulam arch bridges, part of the Computing in Civil Engineering 2019 series.
Drone-Enabled Bridge Inspection Methodology and Application
Comprehensive methodology for drone-based bridge inspection, with field application results and recommendations for practical deployment.
Professional Service
Committees & Leadership
SEI Professional Community Executive Committee
PC ExComm member. Leadership-level governance for SEI's professional community initiatives and strategic direction.
SEI Business Practices Committee
Providing business solutions and practical guidance to structural engineers in practice.
SEI Student Engagement Committee
Chair. Connecting students with SEI resources and opportunities at Structures Congress.
SEI Timber Bridges Committee
Past member. Advanced technical knowledge and design standards for timber bridge structures.
ASCE Denver Branch — YMG President
Led the Young Member Group for the Denver Branch, organizing events and mentorship for early-career engineers in the region.
Engineers Without Borders
Member since 2014. Volunteer engineering work supporting communities in South and Central America.
ASCE 2020 New Faces in Civil Engineering
One of ten engineers nationally recognized by ASCE in the Professionals category for exceptional early-career impact.
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