Alejandro Espinosa-Calderon is currently designated National Researcher (SNII-SECIHTI, +10 years) and tenured professor at the Tecnológico Nacional de México - Regional Center for Optimization and Device Development (CRODE), in Celaya, Gto., Mex. Dr. Espinosa is an Electronic Engineer, with a specialty in Power Electronics, from the Morelia Institute of Technology (2004), Mich., Mex.; a M.Sc. in Electric Engineering (Instrumentation) from the University of Guanajuato, (2007), Gto., Mex.; and a Ph.D. in Engineering (Biosystems and Electronics) from the Autonomous University of Queretaro (2012), Qro., Mex. He graduated with Honors from his Ph.D., where he obtained the academic medal and the award for the best doctoral thesis from his university. He has managed +25 projects with national and international funding (+$800,000 USD) for collaboration between Academy and Industries. Furthermore, he has published +50 scientific articles, book chapters, and patents pending; and also has participated in +50 Congresses in +6 countries. He has been mentor of +80 students from Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. degrees. His research interests include Electronic Instrumentation, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Signal Processing applied to agronomy, materials, environment, industrial automation, semiconductors and energy. He holds recognitions as: IEEE Senior Member (International), Full-time Professor with Desirable Profile (PRODEP, Mex), and Certified Project Consultant (SEP-CONOCER, Mex).
Tecnológico Nacional de México - CRODE Celaya
Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
President of the Student Chapter of the OSA at the U.Gto, 2005-2007
Optical Society of America (OSA) and University of Guanajuato (UGto), Mexico
The President of the OSA Student Chapter is responsible for promoting and disseminating knowledge in optics and photonics among students. This is achieved through the organization of educational, outreach, and educational activities, as well as encouraging participation in optics-related events and projects. He or she also coordinates and leads the student chapter team, representing its interests and needs within the University and before the OSA.
Coordinator of the Faculty of Engineering Seminar related to the area of Biosystems (Fi-Bio)
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ), México
Coordinate seminars and scientific presentations.
Founder and President of the Student Chapter of the OSA at UAQ, 2011-2012
Optical Society of America (OSA) and Autonomous University of Queretaro (UAQ), Mexico
The President of the OSA Student Chapter is responsible for promoting and disseminating knowledge in optics and photonics among students. This is achieved through the organization of educational, outreach, and educational activities, as well as encouraging participation in optics-related events and projects. He or she also coordinates and leads the student chapter team, representing its interests and needs within the University and before the OSA.
Representative of the PhD students at the Research and Graduate Council, School of Engineering
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ), México
2011-2012. Acting as a liaison between doctoral students and the Council, representing students' interests and needs in decision-making related to research and postgraduate studies. This included participating in Council meetings, informing students about decisions made, and collecting concerns to present to the Council.
Winner of the “OSA Foudation Travel Grant”, 2012
Optical Society of America (OSA), Rochester, NY, USA
Grant awarded to students of high international standing. Out of more than 400 candidates, I was one of the 20 chosen to receive the grant.
Graduated with Honors, PhD in Engineering, 2012
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ), México
The honors were awarded for achieving high-quality results during the development of my doctoral thesis topic.
Medal of Academic Merit, 2012
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ), México
A medal was obtained for excellent performance during my doctoral studies.
Best Doctoral Thesis in the School of Engineering in 2012, 2013
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ), México
Best Doctoral Thesis in the School of Engineering in 2012
Grant for the “Winter College on Optical Fibres, Fibre Lasers, and Sensors”, 2007
“Abdus Salam” International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
International Grant for participating in the “Winter College on Optical Fibres, Fibre Lasers, and Sensors”, 2007.
Grant for the "International Summer Session: Lasers and Their Applications", 2011
Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics (CIOMP), Changchun, China
International grant supported by the Optical Society of America (OSA), USA.
Entrepreneurship Support Award, 2014
United States Agency for the International Development (USAID), USA
Winner, in union with LiCore A.C. (Mexico), the USAID (USA), and the Ministry of Economy (SE, Mexico), an Entrepreneurship Support Award for the project "Smart Transformers: Towards a Mexican Smart Electric Grid," with (FOG) number AID-523-F-14-00003. Featured on the websites of La Jornada, SE, and El Financiero, Mexico City.
Candidate to National Researcher, 2017-2021
National Council of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, CONACYT), Mex
The National System of Researchers (SNI) is a CONACYT program in Mexico that recognizes and rewards excellence in scientific and technological research, as well as innovation. It functions as an evaluation mechanism that assesses the quality, significance, and impact of research conducted in the country. It also incentivizes researchers to maintain high-quality standards and train new researchers.
National Researcher Level 1, 2022-2026
National Council of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, CONACYT), Mex
The National System of Researchers (SNI) is a CONACYT program in Mexico that recognizes and rewards excellence in scientific and technological research, as well as innovation. It functions as an evaluation mechanism that assesses the quality, significance, and impact of research conducted in the country. It also incentivizes researchers to maintain high-quality standards and train new researchers.
Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator
TecNM - Regional Center for Optimization and Device Development (CRODE), Celaya, Mexico
01 Jun 2017 - present
University Educator/Researcher
TecNM- Instituto Tecnológico, Celaya, Mexico
01 Nov 2013 - 01 May 2017
Research and Development
Laboratorio de Investigación en Control Reconfigurable (LiCORE), Querétaro, Mexico
01 Mar 2011 - 01 May 2017
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Querétaro, Mexico
01 Jan 2010 - 01 Dec 2012
Instrumentation Advisor
Medición y Tecnología Industrial, Endress+Hauser, Querétaro, Mexico
01 Apr 2008 - 01 Oct 2009
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Universidad de Guanajuato, Salamanca, Mexico
01 Oct 2005 - 01 Apr 2007
Undergraduate Student
Morelia Institute of Technology, Morelia, Mexico
01 Aug 1999 - 01 Jun 2004