Dr. Ricardo Balcázar is a researcher and professor in Engineering and Technological Development, specializing in automation, robotics, and automatic control. He has published 21 scientific articles in high-impact indexed journals (SCOPUS, IEEE, Elsevier, MDPI, and IOS Press), with over 531 citations in Scopus and 610 in Google Scholar, and achieving an H-index of 13. He has served as a guest editor for two MDPI scientific journals and has completed 36 peer reviews, solidifying his track record in academic research. His work in technological development and innovation includes registering a utility model with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and creating a technological package for industrial automation, demonstrating his ability to transfer scientific knowledge to applications with an impact on industry. He has collaborated on seven research projects funded by the National Technological Institute of Mexico (TECNM). He has supervised undergraduate, specialist, and master's theses, advised professional residencies, and participated in tutorial committees. At TESCo, he has taught more than 70 courses and 11 specialized training programs. He is currently head of the Robotics Laboratory at the Center for Academic Industry Collaboration (CCAI) and a member of PRODEP, promoting academic industry collaboration and the training of researchers. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0384-8616