Dr. Francisco J. Presuel-Moreno, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Ocean EngineeringFlorida Atlantic University
SeaTech Campus
101 North Beach Road, Room 239
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 924-7236 (SeaTech Campus)
(954) 924-7270 (Fax)
fpresuel@fau.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D Engineering Science, May 2001 (Civil and Env. Eng. Dept.)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Dissertation Title: "Modeling and Measurements of Corrosion and its Prevention in Marine Reinforced Concrete Substructures"
B. S. Computer Science, February 1993
Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Mexico
EMPLOYMENT
Florida Atlantic University
Assistant Professor, July 2006 - present
- Research in corrosion and protection of galvanic couplings
- Crevice scaling laws and crevice modeling for NI-Cr-Mo alloys
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Research Scientist, April 2005 - June 2006
Research Associate, March 2002 - April 2005
- Numerical modeling of corrosion and protection of galvanic couplings covered with thin electrolytes and complex electrochemistry.
- Experimental work in laboratory systems to investigate cathodic kinetic of new metallic glass. Electrochemical evaluation of green inhibitors. Cu RDE.
- Crevice scaling laws and crevice modeling for Ni-Cr-Mo alloys, as part of the corrosion and materials performance cooperative (Modeling).
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Graduate Research Assistant, 1995-2002
- Numerical modeling of reinforcement corrosion and protection in structures. Electrochemical processes, oxygen and chloride transport.
- Experimental work in laboratory systems to validate computational corrosion models. Electrochemical evaluation methods.
- Software development and data acquisition/analysis for NDT of bridges.
- Tutoring sessions, grading quizzes and tests for the Statics class.
- Lecture, grade, and prepare class: Introduction to Graphics Design.
Computer Center Of The Government of Yucatan, Mexico
Programmer Analyst/Supervisor, September 1992- May 1994
- Supervisor of data entry group.
- Design and oversee the implementation of various databases.
HONORS
CONACYT/Mexico Scholarship Recipient (1994-1999) Doctoral Studies US.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
- M.A. Jakab, F Presuel-Moreno, J.R. Scully, “Effect of molybdate, cerium, and cobalt ions on the oxygen reduction reaction on AA2024-T3 and selected intermetallics”, J. Electrochemical Soc. 153 (7) B244-B252, 2006.
- F. Cui, F. J. Presuel-Moreno, R. G.; Kelly, Experimental and computational evaluation of the protection provided by an aluminum cladding to AA2024-T3 exposed at a seacoast environment. Corrosion V 62 (3) pp. 251-263, 2006.
- F. Cui, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, R. G.; Kelly, Computational modeling of cathodic limitations on localized corrosion of wetted SS 316L at room temperature. Corrosion Science V 47(12), 2987-3005, 2005.
- F. Cui, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, R.G. Kelly,” Computation Modeling of Localized Corrosion Stability on Wetted SS316L at 25 and 95 oC”, ECS Trans. 1, (16) 17 (2006).
- F. Presuel, M. Jakab, and J.R. Scully, “Inhibition of the Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Copper with Cobalt, Cerium, and Molybdate Ions”, J. Electrochemical Soc. V. 152 (9) B376-B387, 2005.
- F. Presuel, M. Goldman, J. Scully, and R. Kelly “Modeling of Electrochemical Sacrificial Cathodic Prevention Provided by a Novel Al-Ce-Co Metal Coating Coupled to AA-2024 Under Atmospheric Conditions”, J. Electrochemical Soc., V. 152 (8) B302-B310, 2005.
- F.J. Presuel-Moreno, S.C. Kranc, and A.A. Sagüés “"Cathodic Prevention Distribution in Partially Submerged Reinforced Concrete” Corrosion V 61 (6) pp 548-558, 2005.
- F.J. Presuel-Moreno, A.A. Sagüés, and S.C. Kranc “Steel Activation in Concrete Following Interruption of Long-Term Cathodic Polarization” Corrosion V 61 (5) pp 428-436, 2005.
- M.A. Jakab, F. Presuel-Moreno, J.R. Scully, “Critical concentrations associated with cobalt, cerium, and molybdenum inhibition of AA2024-T3 corrosion: Delivery from Al-Co-Ce(-Mo) alloys” Corrosion V 61 (3) pp 246-263, 2005.
- H. Wang, F. Presuel, R.G. Kelly, “Computational modeling of inhibitor release and transport from multifunctional organic coatings” Electrochimica Acta V 49 pp 239-255, 2004.
- S.C. Kranc, A.A. Sagüés and F. J. Presuel “Decreased Corrosion Initiation Time of Steel in Concrete Due to Rebar Obstruction of Diffusional Flow”, ACI Materials Journal, Vol 99 (1) pp 51-53, 2002.
Conference Presentations (Reference indicates if later published in proceedings)
- FJ Presuel-Moreno, F Bocher, J Scully, RG Kelly Modeling of Crevice Corrosion Stability and Stifling of a NiCrMo Alloy and Stainless Steel - ECS Meeting Abstracts, Cancun, Mexico, 2006.
- J. R. Scully, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, M. Goldman,; M. A. Jakab, R. G. Kelly, and N. Tailleart, “User-Selected Barrier, Sacrificial Anode, and Active Corrosion Inhibiting Properties of Al-Co-Ce Alloys for Coating Applications”, Research Topical Symposium, CORROSION/2006, Sand Diego, CA 2006.
- F. J. Presuel-Moreno, R.G. Kelly, ‘Modeling of Crevice Corrosion Stability and Stifling”, in RIP Symposium - Passivity and Localized Corrosion session, CORROSION/2006, San Diego, CA 2006.
- F.J. Presuel-Moreno, M.A. Jakab, R.G. Kelly, J.R. Scully, “Computational Modeling of Active Corrosion Inhibitor Release from an Al-Co-Ce Metallic Coating:Protection of Exposed 2024-T3”, in E3 - Coatings and Inhibitors, The 208th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, October, 2005.
- F. Cui, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, R.G. Kelly,” Computation Modeling of Localized Corrosion Stability on Wetted SS316L at 25 and 95 oC”, in Multiscale Simulations of Electrochemical Systems - Computational Aspects, The 208th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Los Angeles, CAi, October, 2005.
- Marta Andrea Jakab, Francisco Jose Presuel-Moreno, and John R. Scully, “Cerium, Cobalt and Molybdate Ion Storage, Release and Corrosion Inhibition when Delivered from Oxides on Aluminum - Transition Metal - Rare Earth Metal Alloys”, RIP Symposium - Smart Coatings Session, CORROSION/2005, Houston, TX, NACE International, 2005.
- F. Cui, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, R.G. Kelly, “Experimental and Computational Evaluation of the Corrosion of Alclad AA2024-T3 Exposed at a Seacoast Environment”, Symposium of “Corrosion In Marine And Saltwater Envirionment II”, PV2005-14 In press, p201-215, The 206th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, October, 2004.
- M. Jakab, F. Presuel-Moreno, and J. Scully “Cerium, Cobalt and Molybdate Cation Storage States, Release and Corrosion Inhibition when Delivered from Oxides on Aluminum - Transition Metal - Rare Earth Metal Alloys”, In Proceedings of the Electrochemical Society PV 2003-23 “Corrosion and Protection of Light Metal Alloys”, Editors R.G. Buchheit, R.G. Kelly, N.A. Missert, B.A. Shaw (2004) p 236-254.
- F. Presuel, M. Goldman, J. Scully, and R. Kelly “Modeling of Electrochemical Sacrificial Cathodic Prevention Provided by a Novel Al-Ce-Co Metal Coating Coupled to AA-2024 Under Atmospheric Conditions”, In Proceedings of the Electrochemical Society PV 2003-23 “Corrosion and Protection of Light Metal Alloys”, Editors R.G. Buchheit, R.G. Kelly, N.A. Missert, B.A. Shaw (2004) p. 255-269.
- F. Presuel-Moreno, F. Cui, and R. Kelly “Modeling of Corrosion Protection Provided by an Aluminun-Based Clad: Water Layer Effect”, In Proceedings of the Electrochemical Society PV 2003-23 “Corrosion and Protection of Light Metal Alloys”, Editors R.G. Buchheit, R.G. Kelly, N.A. Missert, B.A. Shaw (2004) p 344-356.
- Meghan Goldman, Necip Unlu, Francisco J. Presuel, Gary J. Shiflet, John R. Scully, “Amorphous Metallic Coatings with Tunable Corrosion Properties Based on Al-Co-Ce-(Mo) Alloy Compositions”, Corrosion/2004, Paper 04276, Nace International, 2004.
- Francisco J. Presuel, and R.G. Kelly, “Modeling of Corrosion Protection Provided by an Aluminum-Based Clad Exposed to Atmospheric Conditions”, MRS Proceedings Volume 781E (online), Eds. J.C. Barbour, R.M. Penner, P.C. Searson, 2003 (MRS Spring Meeting).
- H. Wang, G. Wen, F. Presuel-Moreno, R. Kelly, R. Buchheit “Modeling of Inhibitor Release in Epoxy Coating with Hydrotalcites Using Finite Element Method” - Symposium of Corrosion Inhibitor, The 202 Electrochemical Society Meeting, Salt Lake, Utah, October, 2002.
- F.J. Presuel, S.C. Kranc, A.A. Sagüés, “Modeling and Measurements of Cathodic Prevention Distribution in Partially Submerged Reinforced Concrete”, paper No 02258, Corrosion/2002, Denver, Colorado April 7-12 2002, NACE International.
- F.J. Presuel, A.A. Sagüés. S.C. Kranc, “Steel Activation in Concrete Following Interruption of Long Term Cathodic Polarization” paper No 02259, Corrosion/2002, Denver, Colorado April 7-12 2002, NACE International.
- A. A. Sagüés, S.C. Kranc and F.J. Presuel, "Advanced Computational Model for Sacrificial Cathodic Protection of Partially Submerged Reinforced Concrete Marine Footers", pp.1-15, in Repair and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures: The State of the Art, W.P. Silva-Araya, O. T. de Rincon and L. Pumarada O'Neill, Eds., ASCE, Reston, VA, 1998.
- S.C. Kranc, A.A.Sagüés, and F.J. Presuel, "Computational and Experimental Investigation of Cathodic Protection Distribution in Reinforced Concrete Marine Piling", Corrosion/97, Paper No. 231, 12 pp., NACE International, Houston, 1997.
Other Presentations Or Publications
- P. Castro, M. Quintal, F. Presuel, J. Genesca, “Systems to Prevent the Deterioration or to Rehabilitate the Infrastructure”, Chapter 4 pp.39-48 in Infrastructure of Reinforced Concrete: Deterioration and Options to Prevent Deterioration, P. Castro Editor, IMCYC, 2001. (In Spanish).
- F.J. Presuel-Moreno, H. Wang, M.A. Jakab, R. G. Kelly, and J.R. Scully, “Computational Modeling of Active Corrosion Inhibitor Release from an Al-Co-Ce Multifunctional Metallic Coating and Protection of Exposed 2024-T3”, Gordon Research Conference – Aqueous – Corrosion, Poster Session, New London, NH, July 2004.
- F.J. Presuel, “Modeling of Throwing Power Provided by an Aluminum Based Clad”,
Gordon Research Conference – Aqueous – Corrosion, Poster Session, New London, NH, July 2002.
- F.J. Presuel, “Numerical Modeling of Cathodic Prevention by Sacrificial Bulk Anodes on Marine Reinforced Substructures”,
Student Poster Session, Corrosion/2001, Houston, Texas, March 2001.
- A.A. Sagüés, S.C. Kranc, F.J. Presuel-Moreno, D. Rey, et. al. “Corrosion Forecasting for 75-Year Durability Design of Reinforced Concrete”, 174 pp., Final Report, WPI 0510805 December 2001.
- A.A. Sagüés, S.C. Kranc and F.J. Presuel, “Applied Modeling for Corrosion Protection Design for Marine Bridge Substructures”, 87 pp., Final Report, WPI 0510718, June, 1997 [Springfield, VA: Available through the NTIS, www.ntis.gov].
- F.J. Presuel, “Modeling The Distribution Of Macrocell Current on Reinforcing Steel in Concrete”, Student Poster Session, Corrosion/96, Denver, Colorado, April 1996.
- F.J. Presuel, “Analysis of the Transient Response of an Electrochemical System to the application of a Low Amplitude Signal”, 103 pp, Undergraduate Thesis, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico, 1994 (In Spanish).