Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE, a geotechnical project manager/ laboratory manager at American Geotechnical and Environmental Services (A.G.E.S.), is serving as chair of the International Society for Micropiles (ISM) 17th International Workshop on Micropiles being held October 13–16, 2027, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
“It is an amazing honor to be the chair of the ISM’s 17th International Workshop on Micropiles,” says Lobo-Guerrero. “It’s an awesome event like no other, to be celebrated in an amazing country — bringing together Latin America and the world!”
Lobo-Guerrero has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, specializing in the design of deep/shallow foundations, earth-retaining structures and landslide stabilization. He has authored 250+ technical papers and presentations published in scientific journals, geotechnical magazines and conference proceedings worldwide.
In addition to being a member of ISM, he serves on the DFI Anchored Earth Retention Committee, and was conference chair for DFI’s 45th and 47th annual conferences. He is chair of the of the Academy of Geo-Professionals ASCE and a member of the Board of Governors of ASCE Geo-Institute.
His awards include the 2025 SIAB Colombia Lifetime Achievement Award, 2022 DFI President’s Award, 2021 ASCE Lifetime Achievement Award, ASCE’s 2020 Civil Engineer of the Year Pittsburgh Section, 2016 ASCE Geo-Institute Distinguished Reviewer, 2006 ASCE Geo-Institute Best Paper on Numerical Modelling.
About ISM
The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) is a consortium of international representatives involved in the design, construction, research/development and instruction/promotion of micropile technology. ISM provides an international forum for debate, advice, problem-solving and support to micropile specialists and nonspecialists throughout the world. Members of the Society can actively seek advice and experience from other members within this international group. ISM aims to be respected internationally as the preeminent center of knowledge for the development, advancement and promotion of micropile technology.
