Manuel Cardona

Dr. Manuel Cardona

STEAM Robotics Academy, San Salvador, El Salvador
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Biography

A leading figure in El Salvador in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and disruptive technologies, he is recognized as the country's first PhD in Robotics. He currently serves as an advisor to El Salvador's National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA) and as CEO of SARA Robotics and STEAM Robotics Academy, where he drives initiatives that bridge science, technology, education, entrepreneurship, and industry. He holds a PhD *Cum Laude* in Automation and Robotics from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and has completed specialized training at MIT in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Smart Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. He is an IEEE Senior Member and a member of IEEE-HKN, one of the world's most prestigious engineering honor societies. A researcher, author, technology strategist, and international speaker, he has built a distinguished scientific and professional career comprising over 180 publications, nine specialized books, and hundreds of appearances at international congresses, conferences, and events, translating his expertise from cutting-edge research into the real-world application of emerging technologies. His work focuses on transforming scientific knowledge into high-impact solutions, leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, and Industry 4.0 as drivers of competitiveness, innovation, and development.

Affiliations

STEAM Robotics Academy

San Salvador, El Salvador

Honors and Awards

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PHD CUM LAUDE

Technical University of Madrid

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DOCTORATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

Fundación Carolina

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IEEE Senior Member Elevation

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

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HIGHEST GRADE ON MASTER THESIS -- MSC (HONS), LAUDATUR

Technical University of Madrid

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MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

Fundación Carolina

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HIGHEST GRADE BACHELOR DEGREE--BEE (HONS)

Sonsonate University

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