National System of Researchers (SNI)

Field: Agricultural Sciences

• Héctor Oberti

  Entry-level researcher in the Agricultural Sciences field, Agricultural Biotechnology subfield, National System of Researchers (SNI). Master’s degree in Biotechnology and Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Research assistant, INIA. Former advisor, Protein Laboratory, INIA.

Field: Medical and Health Sciences

• Sofía Ibarburu

  Beginning-level researcher, Medical and Health Sciences area, Health Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate, Master's, and Bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Assistant coordinator of the Biotechnology Laboratory, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Ortiz, Cecilia

  Level I researcher, Medical and Health Sciences area, Health Biotechnology subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Biological Sciences, Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry option, and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Assistant researcher, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Uruguay). Associate professor of Protein Technology and researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Field: Natural and Exact Sciences

• Badano, José

  Level II researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Biological Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Human and Molecular Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine (United States). Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetic and Functional Characterization of the Ciliary Proteome, Johns Hopkins University (United States). Grade 5 Associate Researcher, Clemente Estable Biological Research Institute. Group Leader, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Grade 4 Researcher, Basic Sciences Program, University of the Republic. Lecturer, Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Efrain Buksman

  Level I researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Physical Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Physics, Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil). Master's Degree in Physics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor of Science, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Professor of Physics and Researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Carrasco, Matías

  Level I researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Mathematics subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Mathematics, Aix-Marseille Université (France). Master's degree in Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Specialization Diploma in Artificial Intelligence, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, University of the Republic. Grade 4 Researcher in the Basic Sciences Development Program (PEDECIBA). Researcher and Associate Professor of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Cárdenas, Magdalena

  Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Biological Sciences, Basic Sciences Development Program (PEDECIBA) and Bachelor of Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Postdoctoral Fellow, Ciliogenesis in Epithelial Injury and Kidney Regeneration, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (United States). Research Assistant, Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Member of the Scientific Seminars Committee, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo.

• Viviana Heguaburu

  Level I researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Chemical Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD and Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Consultant, own company. Member of the learning support technologies project team, UTEC (Uruguay). Grade 3 Researcher in the Basic Sciences Development Program (PEDECIBA Chemistry).

• Mulet, Ana Paula

  Beginning-level researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Biological Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctor of Medical Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master's degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic. Former assistant researcher, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Doctoral Scholarship, National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII). Award from the National Academy of Veterinary Medicine (2017) for the work: Efficient Generation of Myostatin Knock-Out Sheep Using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology and Microinjection into Zygotes. Assistant Coordinator and Researcher at the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Tasistro, Álvaro

  Level I researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Computer Science and Information subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctor of Computer Science, University of Gothenburg (Sweden). Award for Teaching Excellence (2015). Academic coordinator of the Master's Degree in Engineering and research professor in the COMPUTE group, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Vega, Mauricio

  Doctorate in Chemistry - Physical Chemistry, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Brazil). Master in Chemistry, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Faculty of Chemistry, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Pharmaceutical Chemist, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Associate Researcher (honorary), Faculty of Chemistry, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Researcher Grade III, PEDECIBA, Faculty of Chemistry. Researcher Level I, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Chemical Sciences sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI).

Field: Social Sciences/Education Sciences

• Acerenza, Santiago

  PhD in Economics, Iowa State University (United States). Bachelor's degree in Economics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher, Department of Economics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Initiation-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Albertoni, Nicolas

  PhD in Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California (United States). Doctorate in Business Administration, Universidad Católica Argentina. Master’s in Economics, University of Southern California (United States). Master’s in Politics and International Relations, University of Southern California. Master’s in American Studies, Georgetown School of Foreign Service (United States). Bachelor’s in International Studies and Integration, Universidad Católica del Uruguay. Independent consultant. Professor of International Relations and Integration, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Political Science subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Amorelli, María Florencia

  Doctorate in Business Economics and Quantitative Methods, University of Salamanca (Spain). Master's Degree in Research in Business Administration and Economics, University of Salamanca. Master's Degree in Business Administration - MBA, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Finance Manager, Manos del Uruguay. Former Administration and Finance Manager, Sildan Trading. Entry-level Researcher, Social Sciences, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Claudia Cabrera Borges

  Ph.D. in Education and Master’s in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Biology Teacher, Florida Teacher Training Institute. Diploma in Teaching with Digital Technologies, Education Training Council, Ceibal, and the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Instructor of Biology and Biology Pedagogy, Regional Teachers’ Center of the Capital. Member of the Formative Research Group (GIF), part of the ALICIA Network (Alliance for Collaboration in Research and Learning). Instructor and tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Cardoso, Manuel

  Ph.D. in Education, Columbia University (United States). Master’s degree in Education, Harvard University (United States). Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). He held technical positions at the Educational Outcomes Measurement Unit (Uruguay), the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (Canada), and UNICEF (United States), as well as a leadership role at the Council of Ministers of Education (Canada). Author of publications on standardized assessment, educational policy, the use of technology in learning, parental involvement in education, and the sociology of quantification. Director of Research, Center for Continuing Education in Higher Education (CAES), Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences, subfield of Education Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Lourdes Cardozo Gaibisso

  PhD in Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia (United States). Master’s in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. High School Teacher, specializing in English, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Professor and Researcher, TESOL and Linguistics, Mississippi State University (United States). Visiting Professor, BRIDGE TESOL project. Advisor for postgraduate degrees, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Croci, Gonzalo

  Doctor of Science in Security and Crime, University College London (United Kingdom). Master's degree in Latin American Studies, University of Oxford (United Kingdom) and Master's degree in Public Policy, Hertie School (Germany). Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay Former consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, London, and Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Former researcher, University College London. Visiting professor, Hertie School, and senior research fellow, Center for Studies on Insecurity and Violence in Buenos Aires. 2022 Award for Research and Academic Production, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Initiation-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Other Social Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Gabriel Díaz Maggioli

  Ph.D. in Education and M.A. in Education, University of Bath (United Kingdom). postgraduate degree Governance and Management of Teacher Education and Professional Development, The Pennsylvania State University (United States). High School English Teacher, Instituto de Profesores Artigas (Uruguay). Former President, International Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (IATEFL). Former Member of the Board of Directors, International Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, United States). Instructor for postgraduate degrees, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Gambetta, Nicolás

  Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Valencia (Spain). Master of Business in Accounting, University of Technology Sydney (Australia). Diploma in Economics and Banking Management, and Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Executive Advisory Board Member, Australian Studies Center. Special Doctoral Award, University of Valencia (2018). Recognition for research work, Directorate for the Development of Science and Knowledge, Ministry of Education and Culture (2018). Award for Teaching Excellence 2023 and 2012, postgraduate degrees executive postgraduate degrees , and Award for Research and Academic Production 2016 and 2019, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Vice Dean, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Coordinator of postgraduate degrees Accounting and Taxation, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Corporate Sustainability, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level II Researcher, Social Sciences area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Gandelman, Nestor

  PhD in Economics, University of Rochester (United States). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Morosoli Bronze Award in Economics (2013), Lolita Ruibal Foundation. Award, Medal Competition for Research on Development, Global Development Network (2011). Professor Raúl Trajtenberg National Research Award (2002). Award for Research and Academic Production (2013 and 2007) and Award for Career and Contribution (2020), Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Vice Dean of Research, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Founding Fellow, Royal Economic Society. Professor of Principles of Economics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level III Researcher, Social Sciences area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Imbert, Daisy

  Ph.D. in Education, International Ibero-American University (Mexico). M.A. in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Assessment, Catholic University of Uruguay. Professor of Biological Sciences, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Former National Inspector of Biology, Secondary Education Council. Former Teaching Advisor to the Secretary of Secondary Education, National Public Education Administration. Former pedagogical support specialist, Central-South Regional Inspection Office, Secondary Education Council. Mentor, Education Training Council. Member of the Facilitation Team for the Curricularization of Pre-Professional Practice, Education Training Council. Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Lluberas, Rodrigo

  Level I Researcher, Social Sciences Division, Economics and Business Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Economics, University of London (United Kingdom). MSc in Economics, University College London (United Kingdom). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Visiting Scholar, Institute for Fiscal Studies, United Kingdom. Former Economist, Economic Research Department, Central Bank of Uruguay. Former Research Assistant, Policy and Research Team, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (United Kingdom). Co-author, annual report on the level and distribution of wealth worldwide, Credit Suisse, Wealth Report, United Kingdom. 2024 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. 2020 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduates degrees, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of Economics and Professor of Macroeconomics, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Moreno, Sebastián

  Doctor of Social Sciences, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany). Master of Arts in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy, University of Bern (Switzerland). Master of Arts in Global Studies, University of Graz (Austria). Bachelor of Philosophy, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor of Social Communication, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor of Arts, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Certificate in University Teaching, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Consultant in communication and brand strategies with experience in the European Union, UN, and NATO. Director of digital media and member of the editorial committee of DeSignis magazine. 2021 Academic Research and Production Award, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Professor of Culture and Society, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. Coordinator of the Culture, Politics, and Society research group, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Other Social Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Pereyra, Martín

  PhD in Economics, University of Missouri (United States). Bachelor of Science, Economics, Missouri Valley College (United States). Former researcher and former adjunct professor, Department of Economics, University of Missouri (United States). Accreditation coordinator, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Initiation-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Other Social Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Ponce, Jorge

  Level II researcher, Social Sciences, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Economics, University of Toulouse (France). Master's degree in Economics, University of Toulouse. Master's degree in International Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic. Intendant of Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Uruguay. Director of Research, RIDGE.

• Inés María Pousadela

  Researcher, entry level, Social Sciences, Political Science subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Political Science, University of Belgrano (Argentina). Master's degree in Economic Sociology, Patricios University Institute (Argentina). Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Research specialist, Civicus, World Alliance for Citizen Participation. Researcher, Independent Review Mechanism (MRI) (Argentina). Associate researcher, Institute of Communication and Development (ICD). Former associate professor, University of Maryland at Baltimore County (United States). Former consultant, Institute for Communication and Development (ICD), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Mariela Questa Torterolo

  Ph.D. in Education, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Master’s degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Researcher in educational management, student inclusion in higher education, digital technologies, training of trainers, and professional development. Instructor for postgraduate degrees associate academic coordinator of the Master’s in Educational Management and the Master’s in Training of Trainers, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Eduardo Rodríguez Zidán

  Ph.D. in Educational Research Methods and Innovation, University of Málaga (Spain). Diploma in Educational Diagnosis and Planning (
  ), UNESCO-IBRO (Argentina). Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Instructor in Educational Sciences, Institute for Professional Development and Higher Studies (Uruguay). Professor, researcher, and member of the Academic Committee for the Doctorate in Education, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level II Researcher, Social Sciences area, Educational Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Flavia Roldán

  PhD in Economics and Master's Degree in Economics, Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain). Master's Degree in Economics with a specialization in Social Policy, Ilades/Georgetown University (United States). Bachelor's Degree in Economics, National University of Córdoba (Argentina). President, Society of Economists of Uruguay. Assistant Academic Coordinator of Economics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay 2012 Award for Academic Research and Production, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. Professor of Microeconomics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. Researcher in the area of Economics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. Level I researcher, Social Sciences area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Juan Francisco Rosas

  PhD in Economics, Iowa State University (United States). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Postdoctoral research associate, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University (United States). Professor of Statistics and Econometrics and researcher in Economics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher and partner, Center for Economic Research (Cinve). Former coordinator, Natural Resources Economics Unit, Office of Agricultural Programming and Policy, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries. Award for Academic Research and Production 2018 and 2015, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences. 2024 Best Paper of the Year Award, Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Level I researcher, Social Sciences area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Segantini, Marcos

  Beginning-level researcher, Social Sciences area, Other Social Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Policy Studies, Clemson University (United States). Master's degree in Economic History, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor's degree in Sociology, University of the Republic. Former research assistant, Clemson University. Member, Innovation Growth Lab Research Network. 2025 Academic Research and Production Award, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Andrea Tejera Techera

  Ph.D. in Education, National University of Entre Ríos (Argentina). M.A. in Regional and Local Development, Catholic University of Uruguay. B.A. in Psychology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). She has held leadership positions at the Uruguayan Institute for Children and Adolescents (INAU) and technical roles at the National Public Education Administration (ANEP). Chair of the Executive Committee, RedAGE Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of the Center for Continuing Education in Higher Education (CAES), Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of the Master’s in Educational Management and the Master’s in Teacher Training, professor, researcher, and tutor for postgraduate degrees Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences area, subarea of Education Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Telias, Diego

  Ph.D. in Political Science, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. M.A. in Political Science, University of the Republic (Uruguay). B.A. in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic collaborator at the Center for Asian Studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and editorial assistant for the Journal of Political Science published by the Institute of Political Science at UC (Chile). 2021 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduates degrees, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Academic Coordinator, Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-Level Researcher, Social Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Silvia Umpiérrez

  Ph.D. in Education and Master’s in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Tenured faculty member at the Council for Teacher Education, National Public Education Administration (ANEP). Instructor and tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences area, subarea of Education Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Vaillant, Denise

  PhD in Education, Université du Québec à Montréal (Canada). Master’s degree in Planning and Management and Bachelor’s degree in Education, University of Geneva (Switzerland). She has held various senior positions in the National Public Education Administration of Uruguay. She is a visiting professor at numerous Latin American and European universities, an advisor to several international organizations, and the author of articles and books on the teaching profession, educational reforms, and innovation. Dean, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Director of the Doctorate in Education, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Member, Honorary Commission, and Level III researcher in the Social Sciences area, subarea of Educational Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Zunino, Esteban

  Postdoctoral Fellow, Multidisciplinary Continuing Education Program for PhDs in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, National University of Córdoba (Argentina). PhD in Social and Human Sciences, MA in Social and Human Sciences, National University of Quilmes (Argentina). BA in Communication Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Specialization in Human Rights and Critical Legal Studies, CLACSO. Associate Researcher, CONICET (Argentina). Former Director, Media and Communication Observatory, National University of Cuyo (Argentina). Former Director, Diálogos journal, Latin American Federation of Social Communication Faculties (FELAFACS). Former Academic Director, 2014 National Conference on Communication Programs (FADECCOS); organizer of the 4th FELAFACS Southern Cone Regional Conference and the 2022 ALAIC Congress in Argentina. Former Vice President, Argentine Federation of Social Communication Programs (2014–2018). Former Director of the Southern Cone, FELAFACS. Former Academic Vice Dean of the School of Communication, Faculty of Communication and Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Dean, Faculty of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Communication and Media subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

Field: Humanities

• Paula Cardellino

  Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Bío-Bío (Chile). Master’s in Intelligent Buildings, University of Reading (United Kingdom). Architect, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Professor of Research Methodology and Theory and Practice of Urban Planning, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay Level I Researcher, Humanities area, Art subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Cecilia Lacruz

  Ph.D. in Social Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). MPhil in Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Master’s in Film Studies, University College Dublin (Ireland). Bachelor’s in Audiovisual Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Humanities Division, Other Humanities Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Guillermo Lockhart Milán

  Ph.D. in Advanced Architectural Design, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Advanced Architectural Design, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Architect, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Pre-doctoral Design Fellow, Tulane University (United States). Professor of History and Theory of Architecture, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level Researcher, Humanities area, Art subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

Field: Engineering and Technology

• Betancor, Lorena

  Level III researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Industrial Biotechnology subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Molecular Biology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Postdoctoral studies, Georgia Tech (United States) and University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Scientific Director of the CBI+I Industrial Innovation Biotechnology Center, Montevideo (Uruguay). Author of research publications focused on the improvement of biocatalytic processes, mainly in the study of the immobilization of biocatalysts and their effects on the properties of the biocatalyst. Awarded by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay. Recognition Award - 2nd Science Recognition Day (2018). Professor of Protein Technology and researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Daniel Calegari

  Researcher Level I, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate and Master in Computer Science, Programme of Basic Sciences (Uruguay). Engineer and Computer Analyst, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Active Researcher, Grade 3, PEDECIBA Computer Science. Roberto Caldeyro Barcia Basic Sciences Award from the PEDECIBA Computer Science Area (2019), 2nd place in the XV Latin American Master's Thesis Competition (2008). Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Systems and Researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Fariello, María Inés

  Level 1 Researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolution, and Master's in Applied Mathematics, University of Toulouse (France). Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Associate Researcher, Bioinformatics Unit, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo. Grade 4 Researcher, PEDECIBA Mathematics. Head of the Populations and Communities: Genomics and Evolution line, Interdisciplinary Center for Data Science and Machine Learning (CICADA.uy).

• Andrés Ferragut

  Level II researcher, Engineering and Technology Area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineer, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) during the COVID pandemic, Office of the President of the Republic. First prize in the Postgraduate Thesis Competition. Category: Doctoral Thesis in Electrical Engineering. (2012). National Academy of Engineering, Best Paper Award LANC 2009 ACM/CLEI, Best Paper Award, LANC 2007 ACM/CLEI. Award for Teaching Excellence (2017). Professor of Networks and Communication Systems and researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher, AFOSR Project 2024-2026.
  

• Fonseca, André

  Level I researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Computer Science and Technology for Smart Cities, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering and Electrical Engineering, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Extraordinary Doctorate Award 2016-17. (2018) ETSI Computer Systems, Polytechnic University of Madrid, First prize in the XIII Regional Meeting of Chemical Engineering (2003) Association of Chemical Engineers of Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Diego Goldsztajn

  Beginning-level researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Computer Science and Information subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Applied Probability, Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands). Master's Degree in Mathematical Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Telecommunications Engineer, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, University of the Republic. Research Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Luna, Carlos

  Researcher Level I, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Information Engineering sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Computer Science, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de la República. Bachelor in Computer Science, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Argentina. Teaching Excellence Award 2004, Faculty of Engineering.

• Matturro, Gerardo

  Level I researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master's degree in Computing and Information Systems, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems, University of Oxford (United Kingdom). Systems Analyst, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Certificate in University Teaching, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Assistant Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Systems and researcher in the Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Mayr, Franz

  Doctorate in Computer Science, Programme for the Education of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA). Master in Engineering by Research and Specialisation Diploma in Big Data Analytics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Systems Engineer and Bachelor in Software Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Co-founder, DanaLab. Independent consultant in artificial intelligence and predictive modelling. Academic Performance Award 2016 and 2018, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Initiation Level Researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Computer and Information Sciences sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Moya, Laura

  Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science and Management (Forest Products), University of Minnesota (United States). Master’s Degree in Wood Construction, Universidad del Bío-Bío (Chile). Architect, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). 2016 Academic Leadership Award, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay Research Professor, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Full Professor of Structures 4 and Academic Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Wood Construction, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level II Researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Materials Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

• Paganini, Fernando

  Level III researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (United States). Electrical Engineer and Bachelor of Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former associate professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of California (United States). Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (United States). Member of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering of Uruguay, and of the Academy of Sciences of Latin America. Grade 5 Researcher, Mathematics Area, PEDECIBA. Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) that made scientific recommendations in the areas of health and data science to the Presidency of the Republic for COVID-19. Author of numerous relevant publications in the areas of automatic control and networks, both telecommunications and electrical power. Awarded on numerous occasions, notably the IFAC Fellow Award (2023) "For contributions to robust and distributed control with applications to communication and power networks," Morosoli de Oro-Premio a la Cultura Uruguaya (2022). Presidency of the Republic Award - Recognition of Scientific, Cultural, and Sports Work (2021) "For his work in the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) for the COVID-19 epidemic." Vice Dean of Research and Professor of Telecommunications Theory, Faculty of Engineering.

• Ripoll, Magdalena

  Beginning-level researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Industrial Biotechnology subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master's degree in Chemistry, University of the Republic. Biotechnology Engineer, Universidad ORT Uruguay. PEDECIBA Grade 3 researcher since 2025. Researcher, Biotechnology Research and Innovation Center (CB+I). Teaching Assistant in Research, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Solari, Martín

  Researcher Level I, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Information Engineering sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI). Doctorate in Software and Systems, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain). Systems Engineer, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Consultant in software processes and quality. Researcher Grade 3, Computer Science area, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Associate Professor of Software Engineering and Researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Szasz, Nora

  Researcher Level II, Engineering and Technology area, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Information Engineering sub-area, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Computer Science and Bachelor in Computer Science, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden). Bachelor in Computer Science, Escuela Superior Latinoamericana de Informática (Argentina). Researcher, Grade 4, Computer Science area, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Teaching Excellence Award 2012, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Vice-Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.