Dr. José Luis Ordóñez-Ávila holds a Doctorate in Business Management, a Master’s degree in Engineering for Industry with a specialization in Robotics, a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Automation, and a Master’s degree in Project Management. He also holds undergraduate degrees in Electronic Engineering and Industrial Engineering. His research integrates applied physics, mathematical modeling, mechanical design, prototyping, simulation, computer vision, and experimental validation. His work has addressed mobile and transformable robots, autonomous navigation, soft robotics, robotic end effectors, agricultural monitoring, robotic harvesting technologies, biomechanical analysis, and healthcare robotics. He has participated in international research networks and conferences, including LACCEI, ICCRE, LEIRD, and CONCAPAN, and collaborates with researchers from Latin America and other regions. He also has experience as an academic editor and peer reviewer for international scientific journals. His current interests include adaptive agricultural robots, robotic mobility over uneven terrain, agricultural exoskeletons, intelligent perception systems, and the development of robotic technologies capable of operating under realistic and unstructured conditions.
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC),
San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras