Patricia Caratozzolo received a Ph.D. degree from the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, in 2003. She is currently a professor and researcher in the Department of Mechatronics of the Tecnológico de Monterrey campus, Santa Fe, specializing in the area of industrial electronics, automotive applications, the efficient use of energy, and sustainability. Her areas of expertise are technological innovation in the automotive industry (optimization, design, and efficiency in electronic control systems of internal combustion, electric, and hybrid vehicles); technological innovation in the energy sector (optimization, design, and efficiency in generation systems, the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, the management of reactive power, and the incorporation of renewable sources); energy management in hybrid vehicles and electric generation systems; product development with creative and innovation techniques; development of competencies and disciplinary skills in collaborative groups; development of critical thinking and case analysis; problem-solving using lateral thinking and design thinking; strategic planning for the development of technology-based projects; and consulting specialized in leadership, competitiveness, innovation, and creativity.