Anderson Sabogal

Anderson Sabogal

Mechanical and Systems Engineer | Vacuum Systems | Accelerator Technology | Fusion Engineering | Safety

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Mechanical and Systems Engineer working at the intersection of vacuum technology, accelerator systems, fusion engineering, safety and experimental R&D.

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An idea to inspire innovation in fusion energy: the Fusion Student Challenge

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One of the most famous videos of Steve Jobs speaking at Stanford about his life, and his idea of connecting the dots just stuck in my mind. Inspired by his idea I did the same: To connect the dots of my life, and I came up with an idea that might be of interest and that is what I would like to share with you.

Explore the Wonders of Science from Your Couch!

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Have you ever dreamt of visiting the world’s most incredible scientific facilities? Thanks to the magic of virtual tours, you can now embark on an incredible exploration without leaving your home! This website brings you immersive virtual tours of some of the most groundbreaking research centers on the planet.

Visiting the Paul Scherrer Institute

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Visiting The PSI

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland and explore their incredible Proton Therapy Center. PSI is a world leader in scientific research, and their proton therapy facility is at the forefront of cancer treatment. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which uses X-rays, proton therapy uses beams of protons – tiny charged particles – to target tumors with pinpoint accuracy. This minimizes damage to healthy tissue surrounding the tumor, leading to potentially fewer side effects for patients.

Superconducting My Way Through CERN: A Hands-on Adventure in Physics!

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Experience in Superconductivity Practical Days at CERN

Hey everyone! Just got back from an incredible experience at CERN’s Superconductivity Practical Days, and let me tell you, it was mind-blowing! For those who don’t know, superconductivity is basically when a material turns into a superconductor – think zero electrical resistance and super strong magnetic fields. It’s what powers some pretty amazing things, from MRI machines to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s biggest and most powerful particle accelerator.

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publications

Optimization of Parameters in Material Selection of Tricone Drill Bit Head Design

Published in Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1159, 012018, 2019

Optimization of material-selection parameters for the body and inserts of a tricone drill bit.

Recommended citation: Benavides-Serrano, A. F.; Peña-Sabogal, A. S.; León, O. M.; Sánchez-Acevedo, H. G.; & González-Estrada, O. A. (2019). Optimization of parameters in material selection of tricone drill bit head design. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1159, 012018. /files/Optimization.pdf

Desarrollo de una técnica numérica para la caracterización de la rigidez relativa entre el hígado y una lesión hepática, para su uso como biomarcador, basada en el método del gradiente

Published in MSc Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2019

Master’s thesis in Mechanical Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de València, developing a numerical technique to characterize relative stiffness between liver tissue and hepatic lesions using the gradient method.

Recommended citation: Anderson Sabogal. Desarrollo de una técnica numérica para la caracterización de la rigidez relativa entre el hígado y una lesión hepática, para su uso como biomarcador, basada en el método del gradiente. Master's Thesis, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2019. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/130498

Diseño para la adaptación e instrumentación de una máquina de remo a ser usada en sujetos con lesión medular

Published in Journal de Ciencia e Ingeniería, 12(1), 2020

Design and instrumentation of a rowing machine for applications involving users with spinal cord injury.

Recommended citation: Toro, A. S. V.; Garzón, H. D. B.; Sabogal, A. S. P.; Wilches, S. T.; Latorre, D. O.; & Ramírez-Martínez, A. M. (2020). Diseño para la adaptación e instrumentación de una máquina de remo a ser usada en sujetos con lesión medular. Journal de Ciencia e Ingeniería, 12(1). DOI: 10.46571/jci.2020.1.6. https://doi.org/10.46571/jci.2020.1.6

Validation of a Linear Motor for Hyperloop Applications using a 3-axis Static Test Bench

Published in 13th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA), IEEE, 2021

Experimental validation of a linear motor using a three-axis static test bench.

Recommended citation: J. F. G. Rojo, F. Lluesma-Rodriguez, D. F. Sanchez, A. P. Sabogal and G. R. Perez. Validation of a Linear Motor for Hyperloop Applications using a 3-axis Static Test Bench. 2021 13th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA), Wuhan, China, 2021, pp. 1-4. DOI: 10.1109/LDIA49489.2021.9505759. https://doi.org/10.1109/LDIA49489.2021.9505759

Multipurpose Vacuum Accident Scenarios (MuVacAS) Prototype for the IFMIF-DONES Linear Accelerator

Published in 14th International Particle Accelerator Conference, IPAC 2023, 2023

Experimental prototype for studying vacuum-loss accident scenarios in the IFMIF-DONES accelerator.

Recommended citation: A. Sabogal et al. Multipurpose Vacuum Accident Scenarios (MuVacAS) Prototype for the IFMIF-DONES Linear Accelerator. Proceedings of IPAC'23, Venice, Italy, 2023, pp. 4324-4327. DOI: 10.18429/JACoW-IPAC2023-THPA156. /files/THPA156.pdf

MuVacAS: Experimental Setup for Testing Mitigation Strategies Against Loss of Vacuum Accidents in the IFMIF-DONES Accelerator. Preprint

Published in SSRN Preprint, 2025

Preprint version of the MuVacAS experimental-facility study.

Recommended citation: A. Sabogal et al. MuVacAS: Experimental Setup for Testing Mitigation Strategies Against Loss of Vacuum Accidents in the IFMIF-DONES Accelerator. SSRN, 2025. DOI/final article: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2025.115473. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5153014

Design Status of the Vacuum System of IFMIF-DONES Particle Accelerator

Published in Vacuum, 234, 114091, 2025

Design status and engineering development of the IFMIF-DONES accelerator vacuum system.

Recommended citation: C. Caballero Pérez, M. J. Ferreira, V. Hauer, I. Podadera, A. Sabogal, D. Sánchez Herranz, C. Torregrosa. Design status of the vacuum system of IFMIF-DONES particle accelerator. Vacuum, 234, 114091 (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.vacuum.2025.114091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2025.114091

Autonomous Pressure Control in MuVacAS via Deep Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning Surrogate Models

Published in Machine Learning and the Physical Sciences Workshop, NeurIPS 2025, 2025

Data-driven autonomous pressure control using a deep-learning surrogate model and deep reinforcement learning for the MuVacAS vacuum system.

Recommended citation: G. Rodriguez-Llorente, G. Gallardo Romero, R. Morant Navascués, N. Khvatkin Petrovsky, A. Sabogal, and R. Gómez-Espinosa Martín. Autonomous Pressure Control in MuVacAS via Deep Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning Surrogate Models. ML4PS NeurIPS 2025. arXiv:2512.15521. https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.15521

MuVacAS: Experimental Setup for Testing Mitigation Strategies Against Loss of Vacuum Accidents in the IFMIF-DONES Accelerator

Published in Fusion Engineering and Design, 222, 2026

Journal article describing the MuVacAS experimental setup and its use for testing mitigation strategies against loss of vacuum accidents.

Recommended citation: A. Sabogal, C. Torregrosa-Martín, D. Rodríguez, C. Caballero, I. Podadera, A. Ibarra, D. Jimenez-Rey, F. Martin-Fuertes, A. Delgado, U. Ruiz de Gopegui, K. Garmendia. MuVacAS: Experimental setup for testing mitigation strategies against Loss of Vacuum Accidents in the IFMIF-DONES accelerator. Fusion Engineering and Design, 222 (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2025.115473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2025.115473

Study on Improving the Lifetime of the Ion Source for the LIPAc

Published in 23rd Annual Meeting of the Particle Accelerator Society of Japan (PASJ2026), 2026

Submitted manuscript on improving the lifetime and operational stability of the LIPAc ECR ion source by modifying the magnetic-field configuration around the BN disk.

Recommended citation: T. Akagi, A. Sabogal, P. Gonzalez, C. Vermare, F. Cismondi, B. Bolzon, N. Chauvin, I. Podadera. Study on Improving the Lifetime of the Ion Source for the LIPAc. 23rd Annual Meeting of the Particle Accelerator Society of Japan, 2026.

AI-Based Control of Differential Vacuum in the MuVacAS Prototype for IFMIF-DONES Particle Accelerator

Published in EPJ Research Infrastructures, 10, 33, 2026

AI-based differential-vacuum control using data-driven modelling and intelligent control for the MuVacAS prototype.

Recommended citation: G. Rodríguez-Llorente, G. Gallardo Romero, R. Morant Navascués, A. Sabogal, C. Torregrosa-Martín, I. Podadera, M. Weber, L. L. Bonilla, R. Gómez-Espinosa Martín. AI-Based Control of Differential Vacuum in the MuVacAS Prototype for IFMIF-DONES Particle Accelerator. EPJ Research Infrastructures, 10, 33 (2026). DOI: 10.1007/s41781-026-00186-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41781-026-00186-3

talks

teaching

Mechanical drawings

Undergraduate course, National University of Colombia, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, 2016

Activity

4 ECTS Master’s scholarship

  • Technical drawing and representation of typical mechanical hardware.
  • Limits, tolerances, and adjustments. Geometric Tolerances (GD&T). Surface Finishes. According to ISO standards.
  • Group management (3 courses of 25 people) and project evaluation.

Laboratory Sessions: Quantum Physics

Undergraduate course, University of Granada, Department of Atomic, Molecular, and Nuclear Physics, 2022

Sessions

6 ECTS

  1. CHARGE-TO-MASS RATIO OF THE ELECTRON
  2. PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT
  3. ELECTRON DIFFRACTION
  4. FRANCK-HERTZ EXPERIMENT
  5. ATOMIC SPECTRA

Numerical Methods and Simulation

Undergraduate course, University of Granada, Department of Atomic, Molecular, and Nuclear Physics, 2024

Sessions

3 ECTS

  1. Interpolation and approximation of functions
  2. Numerical integration
  3. Systems of linear equations
  4. Searching for zeros of functions
  5. Ordinary differential equations
  6. Modelling of systems Programming language: Fortran.