HR job title
- Retired Instructional Associate Professor
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- 1 979 458 1058
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- 0000-0003-0161-4138
Fernandez-Solis, Jose Associate Insturctional Professor
Positions
- Associate Instructional Professor, Construction Science, School of Architecture
- Associate Professor, Construction Science, School of Architecture
Dr. Fernandez-Solis proficiency is in lean production theories and practices, sustainability, theories of chaos, and integrated processes.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Rincon, J. L., Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lavy, S., & Du, J.
(2019).
Effect of Autonomous Agents on Last Planner System Performance in Texas. Journal of Management in Engineering.
35(1), 04018050.
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Rincon, J. L., Lavy, S., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2017).
A Strategic Approach to Target Capital Investment on Facility Assets: Literature Review. Journal of Facility Management Education and Research.
1(1), 30-39.
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Dixit, M. K., Culp, C. H., Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Lavy, S.
(2016).
Reducing carbon footprint of facilities using a facility management approach. Facilities.
34(3-4), 247-259.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Rybkowski, Z. K., Xiao, C., Lu, X., & Chae, L. S.
(2015).
General contractor's project of projects - a meta-project: understanding the new paradigm and its implications through the lens of entropy. Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
11(3), 213-242.
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Dixit, M. K., Culp, C. H., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2015).
Embodied energy of construction materials: integrating human and capital energy into an IO-based hybrid model. Environmental Science and Technology.
49(3), 1936-1945.
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Lavy, S., Kiss, C. W., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2015).
Linking design and energy performance in U.S. military hospitals. Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
11(1), 41-64.
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Dixit, M., Culp, C., Lavy, S., & Fernandez-Solis, J.
(2014).
Recurrent embodied energy and its relationship with service life and life cycle energy A review paper. Facilities.
32(3-4), 160-181.
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Dixit, M. K., Culp, C. H., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2014).
Calculating primary energy and carbon emission factors for the United States' energy sectors. RSC Advances.
4(97), 54200-54216.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Porwal, V., Lavy, S., Shafaat, A., Rybkowski, Z. K., Son, K., & Lagoo, N.
(2013).
Survey of Motivations, Benefits, and Implementation Challenges of Last Planner System Users. Journal of construction engineering and management.
139(4), 354-360.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2013).
Building construction: A deterministic non-periodic flow - A case study of chaos theories in tracking production flow. Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
9(1), 21-48.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lu, X., & Ryoo, B. Y.
(2013).
Building construction: A deterministic non-periodic flow - A case study of chaos theories in tracking production flow (vol 9, pg 21, 2013). Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
9(2), 134-134.
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Dixit, M. K., Culp, C. H., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2013).
System boundary for embodied energy in buildings: A conceptual model for definition. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
21(C), 153-164.
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Rybkowski, Z. K., Zhou, X., Lavy, S., & Fernndez-Sols, J.
(2012).
Investigation into the nature of productivity gains observed during the airplane game lean simulation. Lean Construction Journal.
2012, 78-90.
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Dixit, M. K., Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lavy, S., & Culp, C. H.
(2012).
Need for an embodied energy measurement protocol for buildings: A review paper. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
16(6), 3730-3743.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Pathak, R., Lavy, S., Beltran, L. O., Son, K., & Kim, K.
(2011).
Framework for Selecting Performance Assessment Tools for Achieving LEED 3.0 Credits. Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
7(4), 236-250.
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Dixit, M. K., Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lavy, S., & Culp, C. H.
(2010).
Identification of parameters for embodied energy measurement: A literature review. Energy and Buildings.
42(8), 1238-1247.
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Lavy, S., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2009).
LEED accredited professionals' perceptions affecting credit point adoption. Facilities.
27(13-14), 531-548.
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L.
(2009).
An application of poppers method of conjectures and refutations to the critique of emerging construction theories. Lean Construction Journal.
2009, 37-60.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2008).
The systemic nature of the construction industry. 4(1), 31-46.
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Lavy, S., & Fernndez-Solis, J.
Complex healthcare facility management and lean construction. HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL.
3(2), 3-6.
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Rincon, J. L., Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lavy, S., & Du, J.
(2019).
Effect of Autonomous Agents on Last Planner System Performance in Texas. Journal of Management in Engineering.
35(1), 04018050.
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book
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2008).
Is Building Construction Approaching the Threshold of Becoming Unsustainable?: A System Theoretic Exploration towards a Post-Forrester Model for Taming Unsustainable Exponentialoids. VDM & Co. Saarbrucken.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2008).
Is Building Construction Approaching the Threshold of Becoming Unsustainable?: A System Theoretic Exploration towards a Post-Forrester Model for Taming Unsustainable Exponentialoids. VDM & Co. Saarbrucken.
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chapter
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L., & Mutis, I.
(2010).
The Idealization of an Integrated BIM, Lean, and Green Model (BLG). Jason Underwood, .., & Umit Isikdag. (Eds.),
Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics.
(pp. 302-334).
IGI Global.
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L., & Mutis, I.
(2010).
The Idealization of an Integrated BIM, Lean, and Green Model (BLG). Jason Underwood, .., & Umit Isikdag. (Eds.),
Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics.
(pp. 302-334).
IGI Global.
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conference paper
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Xiao, C., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2016).
Are Building Construction Delivery Systems Complicated or Complex?. 1844-1854.
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Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M. B., Shepley, M. M., & Fernndez-Solis, J. L.
(2016).
Development and testing of a lean simulation to illustrate key principles of target value design: A first run study. 133-142.
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Neeraj, A., Rybkowski, Z. K., Fernndez-Sols, J. L., Hill, R. C., Tsao, C., Seed, B., & Heinemeier, D.
(2016).
Framework linking lean simulations to their applications on construction projects. 3-12.
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Bhatt, Y., Rybkowski, Z. K., Kalantar, N., & Fernndez-Sols, J. L.
(2016).
Trainathon lean simulation game: Determining perceptions of the value of training among construction stakeholders. 53-62.
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Porwal, V., Dave, B., Fernandez-Solis, J., Koskela, L. J., & Mehta, H. S.
(2012).
State of production plan reliability- A case study from India
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2012).
Building construction: Interdisciplinary Capstone projects
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2012).
AC 2012-3622: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: INTERDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE PROJECTS. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2012).
Building construction: Interdisciplinary Capstone projects. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M., Gottipati, U., Fernndez-Sols, J., & Lavy, S.
(2011).
Toward an understanding of cost and aesthetics: Impact of cost contraints on aesthetic ranking following Target Value Design exercises. 392-401.
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Porwal, V., Fernndez-Sols, J., Lavy, S., & Rybkowski, Z. K.
(2010).
Last planner system implementation challenges. 548-556.
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L.
(2007).
Analysis of the forces in the exponentialoid growth in construction
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L.
(2007).
Definition of natural and artificial sustainability as the force that tames an exponentialoid
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Xiao, C., & Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2016).
Are Building Construction Delivery Systems Complicated or Complex?. 1844-1854.
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institutional repository document
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L., & Kim, B. Y.
(2021).
Is Earth's Surface Insolation Increasing? - Implication for Climate Change Theories
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Ricon, F. J., & Mulepati, M.
(2020).
Associate Instructional Professor
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Rincon, F. J., & Mulepati, M.
(2020).
Why construction productivity initiatives fail to deliver significant improvements?
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Prakash, R., & McGowan, A.
(2018).
Framework for Understanding the Relationship between Lean and Safety in Construction
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Chugh, K.
(2018).
Structured Literature Review of Design-Build/Bridging, Design-Bid-Build & Design-Build
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Lagoo, N.
(2018).
A seminal case study on application of last planner system with cash flow data for improvement in construction management practices
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Lavy, S., & Jogunoori, P.
(2018).
The Content and Visibility of Green Building Practices on Commercial Construction Company Websites
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Lavy, S.
(2018).
Trends in pursuing LEED certification credit points
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Li, Y.
(2018).
A STRUCTURED LITERATURE REVIEW: VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM) IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Hasan, K., & Rybkowski, Z.
(2018).
Assessing the Active Living Impacts of Urban Design Improvements: Brenham TX Main Street Program
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Lavy, S.
(2018).
BSRI (Building Sustainability Rating Index) for Building Construction
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Gadhok, N.
(2018).
Comparative Analysis of Lean and Six Sigma in Building Construction: Benefits, Obstacles and Opportunities
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Ma, M., & Du, J.
(2018).
DOES DESIGN-BUILD (DB) OUTPERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK (CMAR)? A COST AND SCHEDULE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DB PROJECTS AND CMAR PROJECTS
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., Du, J., & Rincon, F.
(2018).
Do Management Practices Impact Cost and Schedule Indicators? Comparative of Case Studies
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2018).
Guidelines to Address Challenges Faced by Last Planner Users and Implementers at Organizational and Project Levels
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2018).
Is building construction, as a social project organization and production system, complicated or complex?
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L., & Tupe, H.
(2018).
MORTALITY RATE IN THE USA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (2004 2014)
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2018).
Reflective Practitioner: Grounding the Use of Instructional Technology in Principles, Teaching Philosophy, Course Goals and Disciplinary Values
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Fernandez-Solis, J. L.
(2018).
Relations and Implications of Aperiodic Earth Core / Geomagnetic Field Reversals with Earth Glaciations
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Fernndez-Solis, J., & Rybkowski, Z. K.
(2015).
A THEORY OF WASTE AND VALUE
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Rybkowski, Z. K., Munankami, M., Gottipati, U., Lavy, S., & Fernndez-Solis, J.
(2011).
Impact of cost constraints on aesthetic ranking following Target Value Design exercises
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Fernndez-Sols, J. L., & Kim, B. Y.
(2021).
Is Earth's Surface Insolation Increasing? - Implication for Climate Change Theories
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open teaching materials
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Fernandez-Solis, J.
(2020).
Instructor's Guide to Construction Science Capstone Open Educational Resource Textbook
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Fernandez-Solis, J.
(2020).
Instructor's Guide to Construction Science Capstone Open Educational Resource Textbook
Teaching
teaching activities
- COSC175 Construction Graphics Instructor
- COSC440 Interdisciplinary Capstone Instructor
- COSC442 Commercial Capstone Instructor
- COSC602 Const Cost Estimating Instructor
- COSC663 Sustainable Construction Instructor
- COSC685 Directed Studies Instructor
- COSC691 Research Instructor
- COSC693 Professional Study Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Castelo Branco, Cristiano Ribeiro (2007-12). An effective way to reduce residential construction waste: a case study in Texas.
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Castelo Branco, Cristiano Ribeiro (2009-05). An effective way to reduce residential construction waste: a case study in Texas.
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Dixit, Manish Kumar (2013-10). Embodied Energy Calculation: Method and Guidelines for a Building and its Constituent Materials.
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Ferrer Garcia, Eduardo R (2014-07). Comparison of the Perception of Facility Managers on Green Roofs Attributes and Barriers to their Implementation.
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Gompa Pranathi (2018-05). Effect of the Combination of Management Theory and the Project Delivery System on the Cost and Schedule of a Construction Project.
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Gottipati, Udaya Naidu (2011-10). Development of a Pilot Study Simulation to Investigate the Impact of Target Costing on Team Dynamics and Design Aesthetics.
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Jimoh, Moruf Ajide (2014-12). Meta-Analysis of Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), Design-Build (DB), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Regarding Selected Performance Metrics.
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Lagoo, Nishi (2012-07). A Seminal Case Study on Application of Last Planner System with Cash Flow Data for Improvements in Construction Management Practices.
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Li, Xiaoqi (2014-04). A Literature Review on Value Stream Mapping with a Case Study of Applying Value Stream Mapping on Research Process.
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Li, Yaxu (2015-12). Value Stream Mapping(VSM) in Construction and Manufacturing Industry: A Structured Literature Review and Comparative Analysis.
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Ma, Min (2017-12). Does Design-Build (DB) Outperform Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)? A cost and schedule comparative study of DB projects and CMAR projects.
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Park, Soon Rock (2012-07). Design-Build and CM at Risk- comparative analysis for owner decision making based on case studies and project surveys.
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Pathak, Rutuparna (2010-10). Framework for Selecting Leading Performance Tools for Achieving Leed 3.0 Credits.
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Porwal, Vishal (2012-02). Last Planner System - Areas of Application and Implementation Challenges.
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Prakash, Ramya (2011-08). Framework for Understanding the Relationship between Lean and Safety in Construction.
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Rincon Fonseca, Jorge Luis (2017-05). Does Stakeholder 'Autonomous Agent' Gaming in the General Economy Affect Last Planner System Performance?.
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Sau, Arunabha (2010-10). Low-energy Passive Solar Residence in Austin, Texas.
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Tupe, Harshavardhan Vikas (2017-05). Analyzing the Mortality Rate in the U.S. Construction Industry (2004 - 2014).
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Vaziri, Arian (2018-04). The Impact of the Last Planner System on Construction Project Performance in Terms of Schedule and Cost.
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Wheeler, Daniel G (2017-12). Financial Ratios and Profitability - Strategy for Mid-Level Construction Firms: Growth or Value Strategies?.
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Xiao, Chao (2015-08). Comparative Analysis of Entropy Algorithms to Determine the Most Effective Technique for Measuring Complexity in Building Construction.
Background
education and training
Contact
first name
- Jose
has last name
- Fernandez-Solis
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Construction Science
3137 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3137
USA
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- jsolis@tamu.edu