About Us | Research Group

Esteban Valencia

PhD, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Lead specialist and principal investigator focused on aerospace and aeronautical engineering development, with postgraduate training at Cranfield University.

Jackeline Abad

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical Engineering

Expert scientific researcher in electrical engineering systems, holding a doctoral degree from Washington State University.

William Chamorro

PhD, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

Professional focused on mechatronics, robotics, and automation projects, holding a doctoral degree from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

Juan Carlos Almachi

PhD, Nuclear Physics

Nuclear physics specialist and high-level researcher, holding a doctorate from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Jeny Ruales

PhD, Chemical Engineering

Applied researcher and doctor in chemical engineering, internationally graduated from Lund University in Sweden.

Victor Hidalgo

PhD, Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics

Researcher with expertise in thermal physics and power engineering, graduated from the prestigious Tsinghua University.

Victor Alulema

PhD, Engineering Technology, KU Leuven

PhD student in Engineering Technology at KU Leuven, with focus on aeronautical engineering, UAV propulsion systems, and experimental fluid dynamics research.

Erick Loyaga

Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineering, Control/ Automation

Electronics engineer focused on the development of control systems, electronics, and automation.

Edwin Amaguaña

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering professional with experience in applied research projects, graduated from Escuela Politécnica Nacional.

Kevin Vidal

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineer oriented towards the development and research of thermofluid systems, graduated from Escuela Politécnica Nacional.

Victor Berrazueta

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineer dedicated to technological development and aerospace manufacturing, graduated from Escuela Politécnica Nacional.

Jairo Pilliza

Master in Energy Efficiency, Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer and Master in Energy Efficiency graduated from Escuela Politécnica Nacional. He has expertise in the industrial and construction fields, and holds a professional certification in Training of Trainers.

Internal 5 members

Edgar Cando

PhD in Thermal Power Engineering and Thermophysics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydro Machines

Specialist in thermal engineering, fluid mechanics, and turbomachinery, graduated from Tsinghua University.

Marcelo Pozo

Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering — Electric Drives

Electrical engineering expert focused on advanced solutions in control systems and electrical drives, with postgraduate training at Universidad de Siegen.

Diego Reinoso

PhD, Science and Technology

High-level researcher driving technological innovation and applied projects, with postgraduate training at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology.

Deyanira Valencia

Master of Science - MS, Territory Development

Master of Science in Territory Development, graduated from FLACSO Ecuador.

Andrea Jaramillo

BSc., Biological and Environmental Sciences

Specialist with a degree in Biological and Environmental Sciences, graduated from Universidad Central.

External 3 members

Patrick Vandewalle

Ph.D., Computer and Communication Sciences

Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Sciences, with postgraduate training at EPFL and KU Leuven.

Pedro Bravo

Doctor of Science, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Doctor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, graduated from USP Sao Paolo.

Hernán Cerón

Doctor in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de São Paulo

Specialist in experimental aerodynamics, with postdoctoral studies at Cranfield University and graduated from Universidad de São Paulo.

Ayudantes de Investigación

Dylan Cobos

Student in Telecommunications Engineering

Gissel Dávila

Student in Software Engineering

Randy Chauca

Student in Mechatronics Engineering

Andrés Aulestia

Student in Mechanical Engineering

Ismael Chicaiza

Student in Mechatronics Engineering

Vanessa Fonseca

Student in Telecommunications Engineering

Victor Cruz

Student in Mechatronics Engineering

Gabriel Alegría

Student in Mechatronics Engineering

Alex Albacura

Student in Mechanical Engineering

Luis Chuga

Mechanical Engineering

Kevin Bustamante

Mechatronics Engineering

José Estrada

Mechanical Engineering

Anthony Herrera

Mechatronics Engineering

Esteban Salazar

MSc., Mechanical Engineering

Ing. David Ortega

Ing. Juan Pachacamac

Ing. Stefano Cazco

Ing. Kevin Torres

Ing. Jossue Checa

Ing. Edgar Haro

Estefano Quinatoa

Ing. Sebastián Ullaguari

Ing. Jair Palma

Ing. Paola Aucapiña

Marcelo Vaca

Ing. Melanie Andramunio

Ing. Melanie Chavez

Andrey Carrillo

Tnlgo. Javier Oviedo

Ing. Juan Carlos González

Ing. Francisco Toapanta

MSc. Ivan Changoluisa

Ing. Alejandro Aguirre

Our ResearchTeam

01. Core Staff

Esteban Valencia

Jackeline Abad

William Chamorro

Juan Carlos Almachi

Jeny Ruales

Victor Hidalgo

02. PhD Student

Victor Alulema

03. Research Engineers

Erick Loyaga

Edwin Amaguaña

Kevin Vidal

Victor Berrazueta

Jairo Pilliza

04. Collaborators

Edgar Cando

Marcelo Pozo

Diego Reinoso

Deyanira Valencia

Andrea Jaramillo

Patrick Vandewalle

Pedro Bravo

Hernán Cerón

05. In Training

Dylan Cobos

Gissel Dávila

Randy Chauca

Andrés Aulestia

Ismael Chicaiza

Vanessa Fonseca

Victor Cruz

Gabriel Alegría

Alex Albacura

06. Thesis Students

Luis Chuga

Kevin Bustamante

José Estrada

Anthony Herrera

Esteban Salazar

07. Alumni

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