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.
STEAM Robotics Academy
San Salvador, El Salvador
PHD CUM LAUDE
Technical University of Madrid
DOCTORATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
Fundación Carolina
IEEE Senior Member Elevation
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
HIGHEST GRADE ON MASTER THESIS -- MSC (HONS), LAUDATUR
Technical University of Madrid
MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
Fundación Carolina
HIGHEST GRADE BACHELOR DEGREE--BEE (HONS)
Sonsonate University