Research

National System of Researchers (SNI)

Members of the academic staff in the National System of Researchers.

Field: Agricultural Sciences

  • Héctor Oberti

    Entry-level researcher in the field of Agricultural Sciences, subfield of Agricultural Biotechnology, 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

    Entry-level researcher in the Medical and Health Sciences area, Health Sciences subarea, of the National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. 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 Division, Health Biotechnology Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, M.S. in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry track), and B.S. in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Assistant Researcher, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Uruguay). Associate Professor of Protein Technology and Researcher, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Field: Natural and Exact Sciences

  • Badano, José

    Level II Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences Division, Biological Sciences Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. 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 Institute of Biological Research. Group Leader, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Grade 4 Researcher, Basic Programme , University of the Republic. Lecturer, Biotechnology Department, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Efrain Buksman

    Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Physics, Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil). Master’s degree in Physics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bachelor of Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Professor of Physics and researcher, School 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 Programme Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA). Researcher and Associate Professor of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and Associate Professor of Mathematics, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Cárdenas, Magdalena

    Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences Division, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA), and B.S. in 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, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo. Member of the Scientific Seminars Committee, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo.

  • Viviana Heguaburu

    Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences Division, Chemical Sciences Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Consultant, self-employed. Member of the learning support technologies project team, UTEC (Uruguay). Level 3 Researcher in Programme Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA Chemistry).

  • Mulet, Ana Paula

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

  • Tasistro, Álvaro

    Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences Division, Computer and Information Sciences Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Gothenburg (Sweden). Award for Teaching Excellence (2015). Academic coordinator of the Master’s in Engineering and research professor in the COMPUTE group, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Vega, Mauricio

    Ph.D. in Chemistry – Physical Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil). Master’s in Chemistry, Programme the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), School of Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Pharmaceutical Chemist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Associate Researcher (honorary), School of Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Level III Researcher, PEDECIBA, School of Chemistry. Level I Researcher, Natural and Exact Sciences area, Chemical Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

Field: Social Sciences/Education Sciences

  • Acerenza, Santiago

    Ph.D. in Economics, Iowa State University (United States). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher, Department of Economics, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences field, Economics and Business subfield, 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

    Ph.D. in Business Economics and Quantitative Methods, University of Salamanca (Spain). Master’s Degree in Research in Business Administration and Economics, University of Salamanca. Master of 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 area, Economics and Business subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Arri, Francisco

    Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences field, Communication and Media subfield, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Social Communication, Austral University (Argentina). Master’s degree in Communication and Education, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Professor of Journalism and Bachelor of Journalism, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). National Broadcaster, Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Radiofónica de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Former Director, Department and Doctorate in Education Science, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). Former undergraduate professor at the Universidad del Salvador, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, and Universidad de Ciencias Sociales y Empresariales in Argentina. Visiting graduate professor at the National Universities of Rosario and San Martín (Argentina) and Columbia University (Paraguay). Academic Secretary of the School of Communication and Academic Coordinator of Data Analytics at Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Claudia Cabrera Borges

    Ph.D. in Education and M.A. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. B.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 Center. 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), and a senior position 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. Secondary 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. Graduate Advisor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Croci, Gonzalo

    Ph.D. in Security and Crime Studies, University College London (United Kingdom). M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of Oxford (United Kingdom), and M.A. in Public Policy, Hertie School (Germany). B.A. in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime in London, and the 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. Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences area, subarea Other Social Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Gabriel Díaz Maggioli

    Ph.D. in Education and M.A. in Education, University of Bath (United Kingdom). Graduate Certificate in Governance and Management of Teacher Education and Professional Development, The Pennsylvania State University (United States). Secondary 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). Graduate-level instructor, 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, Graduate and Executive Programs, 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 Graduate Programs in 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

    Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester (United States). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bronze Morosoli 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), School of Business 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 Educational Advisor to the Secretary of Secondary Education, National Public Education Administration. Former Educational 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 Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. 2020 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduate programs, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of Economics and Professor of Macroeconomics, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Moreno, Sebastián

    Ph.D. in 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 Arts in Philosophy, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor of Arts in Social Communication, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor of Arts in Literature, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Certificate in University Teaching, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Consultant in communication and branding strategies with experience in the European Union, UN, and NATO. Director of Digital Media and member of the editorial board of DeSignis magazine. 2021 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Professor of Culture and Society, School of Management and Social Sciences. Coordinator of the Culture, Politics, and Society research group, School of Management and Social Sciences. Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences area, subarea Other Social Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Pereyra, Martín

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

  • Ponce, Jorge

    Level II Researcher, Social Sciences Division, Economics and Business Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. 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. Director of Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Uruguay. Director of Research, RIDGE.

  • Inés María Pousadela

    Entry-level researcher in the Social Sciences, subfield of Political Science, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Belgrano (Argentina). M.A. in Economic Sociology, Patricios University Institute (Argentina). B.A. in Political Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Research specialist, Civicus, World Alliance for Citizen Participation. Researcher, Independent Review Mechanism (MRI) (Argentina). Research Associate, Institute of Communication and Development (ICD). Former Associate Professor, University of Maryland at Baltimore County (United States). Former consultant, Institute of Communication and Development (ICD), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Professor of Political Science, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Mariela Questa Torterolo

    Ph.D. in Education, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Master’s in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s 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. Graduate-level instructor and 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). Trainer 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

    Ph.D. in Economics and M.A. in Economics, Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain). M.A. in Economics with a concentration in Social Policy, ILADES/Georgetown University (United States). B.A. in Economics, National University of Córdoba (Argentina). President, Society of Economists of Uruguay. Associate Academic Coordinator of Economics, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. 2012 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Management and Social Sciences. Professor of Microeconomics, School of Management and Social Sciences. Researcher in the Department of Economics, School of Management and Social Sciences. Level I Researcher, Social Sciences, subfield Economics and Business, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Juan Francisco Rosas

    PhD in Economics, Iowa State University (United States). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Postdoctoral research associate, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University (United States). Professor of Statistics and Econometrics and Researcher in Economics, School of Management 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. 2018 and 2015 Award for Research and Academic Production, School 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

    Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences field, Other Social Sciences subfield, 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 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Andrea Tejera Techera

    Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Education, National University of Entre Ríos (Argentina). Master’s degree in Regional and Local Development, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). She held leadership positions at the Institute for Children and Adolescents of Uruguay (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 Training of Trainers, professor, researcher, and graduate tutor at the Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • 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 the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Chile). 2021 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduate programs, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Academic Coordinator, Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, School of Management 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 Degree in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Tenured faculty member at the Council for Education Training, 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

    Ph.D. 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, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI).

  • Zunino, Esteban

    Level I Researcher, Social Sciences Division, Communication and Media Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Postdoctoral Programme Continuing Education Programme for PhDs in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, National University of Córdoba (Argentina). PhD in Social and Human Sciences, Master’s in Social and Human Sciences, National University of Quilmes (Argentina). Bachelor’s Degree 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 magazine, Latin American Federation of Social Communication Faculties (FELAFACS). Former Academic Director, 2014 National Meeting of Communication Programs (FADECCOS); organizer of the 4th FELAFACS Southern Cone Regional Meeting 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.

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). Bachelor of Architecture, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Lecturer in 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).

  • Castro, Andrea

    Entry-level researcher in the Humanities field, Art subfield, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD candidate in Materials, Structures, and Geotechnical Engineering, specializing in Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism, University of Alicante (Spain). Master’s degree in Laboratory for 21st-Century Housing, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain). Master’s degree in Integrated Architecture Projects, Ramón Llull La Salle University (Spain). Architect, University of Zulia (Venezuela). Academic Coordinator, Architecture program, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Architectural Research. Lecturer in The Construction of the Modern World, Critical Analysis of Contemporary Architecture, and History and Trends in Interior Design 3, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Garcia, Maria Carolina

    Level I Researcher, Humanities Division, Other Humanities Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Communication and Semiotics, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (Brazil). Consultant in communication and semiotics, marketing strategies, and analysis of fashion consumer behavior for companies based in Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Mexico, and Italy. Scientific Director and Coolhunter, Modus Marketing and Semiotics. Director of Institutional Internationalization and Collectibles, and faculty member at the undergraduate and graduate levels, University Center for Fine Arts (Brazil). Between 2020 and 2022, she was elected by her colleagues as Vice President of Design at Instituto by Brasil, the corporate entity that created the Origen Sostenible certification seal. In 2023, she was a guest curator at the Ponte 23 event (Portugal), a creative fashion and design festival. Recipient of the 2020 Educational Innovation Award from Nexo Atávico, School of Communication and Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting professor, School of Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Cecilia Lacruz

    Level I Researcher, Humanities Division, Other Humanities Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). 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.

  • 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

  • Lorena Betancor

    Level III Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Industrial Biotechnology Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Postdoctoral research at Georgia Tech (United States) and the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Scientific Director of the Center for Industrial Biotechnology Innovation (CBI+I), Montevideo (Uruguay). Author of research publications focused on the improvement of biocatalytic processes, primarily in the study of biocatalyst immobilization and its effects on biocatalyst properties. Awarded by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay. Recognition Award—2nd Science Recognition Conference (2018). Professor of Protein Technology and researcher, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Calegari, Daniel

    Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Programme , Basic Programme (Uruguay). Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Analyst, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Active researcher, Grade 3, PEDECIBA Computer Science. “Roberto Caldeyro Barcia” Basic Sciences Award from the Computer Science Area of PEDECIBA (2019), 2nd place in the 15th 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 Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolution, and M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Toulouse (France). B.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 research line, Interdisciplinary Center for Data Science and Machine Learning (CICADA.uy).

  • Andrés Ferragut

    Level II Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Certified Electrical Engineer, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) during the COVID-19 pandemic, Office of the President of the Republic. First Prize, Graduate 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, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher, AFOSR Project 2024–2026.

  • Fonseca, André

    Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology for Smart Cities, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and Electrical Engineer, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Special Doctoral Award 2016–17. (2018) ETSI Computer Systems, Polytechnic University of Madrid; First Prize at the 13th Regional Chemical Engineering Conference (2003), Association of Chemical Engineers of Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Diego Goldsztajn

    Entry-level researcher, Engineering and Technology division, Computer and Information Sciences sub-division, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Applied Probability, Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands). Master of Science in Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of the Republic. Research Professor, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Luna, Carlos

    Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Computer Science, Basic Sciences Programme (Pedeciba), School of Engineering, University of the Republic. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, National University of Río Cuarto, Argentina. 2004 Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Engineering.

  • Matturro, Gerardo

    Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. 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. Associate Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Systems and researcher in the Department of Software Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Mayr, Franz

    Ph.D. in Computer Programme , Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA). Master’s in Engineering (Research Track) and Specialization Diploma in Big Data Analytics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Co-founder, DanaLab. Independent consultant in artificial intelligence and predictive modeling. Academic Achievement Award 2016 and 2018, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher, Engineering and Technology area, Computer and Information Sciences subarea, 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 Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (United States). Electrical Engineer and Bachelor of Science in 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 Latin American Academy of Sciences. Grade 5 Researcher, Mathematics Division, PEDECIBA. Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) that provided scientific recommendations in the areas of health and data science to the Office of the President of the Republic regarding COVID-19. Author of numerous significant publications in the fields of automatic control and networks, including both telecommunications and power networks. Recipient of numerous awards, notably the IFAC Fellow Award (2023) “For contributions to robust and distributed control with applications to communication and power networks,” and the Morosoli de Oro Award for Uruguayan Culture (2022). Presidential Award—Recognition for Scientific, Cultural, and Athletic Work (2021) “For service on the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) for the COVID-19 pandemic.” Vice Dean of Research and Professor of Telecommunications Theory, School of Engineering.

  • Ripoll, Magdalena

    Entry-level researcher in the Engineering and Technology field, Industrial Biotechnology subfield, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). M.S. in Chemistry, University of the Republic. B.S. in Biotechnology, Universidad ORT Uruguay. PEDECIBA Level 3 researcher since 2025. Researcher, Biotechnology Research and Innovation Center (CB+I). Research Teaching Assistant, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Solari, Martín

    Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Software and Systems, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Bachelor of Engineering in Systems, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Consultant in software processes and quality. Grade 3 Researcher, Computer Science area, Programme the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), University of the Republic (Uruguay). Associate Professor of Software Engineering and Researcher, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Szasz, Nora

    Level II Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Computer Science and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden). Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Latin American School of Computer Science (Argentina). Researcher, Grade 4, Computer Programme area, Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA), University of the Republic (Uruguay). 2012 Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Vice Dean, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.