PhDs and doctors on the faculty

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

• Santiago Acerenza

  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).

• Agustina Affonso

  PhD in Economics, Arizona State University (United States). Master's in Economics, Georgetown University (United States) - Alberto Hurtado University (Chile). Bachelor's in Economics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former researcher, Central Bank of Uruguay. Assistant academic coordinator, Bachelor's in Finance, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Nicolas Albertoni

  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).

• Marcos Algorta

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Master’s Degree in Organizational Studies, Catholic University of Uruguay. Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Change, Catholic University of Uruguay. Diploma in European Integration Studies, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico. Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Integration, Catholic University of Uruguay. Assistant Academic Coordinator, Master of Business Administration (MBA), School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Independent Consultant.

• José Arteaga

  Doctorate in American History, Complutense University of Madrid. Bachelor's degree in History, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. Former Ambassador of Uruguay to Peru and Venezuela. Former Academic Director, Artigas Institute of Foreign Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Former Director General for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• Paulina Astroza

  Doctorate in Political Science, Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium). Master's Degree in Political Science and International Relations, Catholic University of Louvain. Lawyer, University of Concepción (Chile). Jean Monnet Chair of the European Union, University of Concepción. Professor of International Law, International Relations, and European Integration, University of Concepción. Director of European Studies, Province of Concepción (Chile). Member of the Advisory Committee of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Member of the Scientific Committee of the Master's Degree in European Studies, University of Siena (Italy). Member of the research project Initiative and Constraint in the Mapping of Evolving European Borders, University of Oradea (Romania).

• Monica Ayala

  PhD in Public Relations, San Martín de Porres University (Peru). Master's Degree in International Relations, with honors, Gabino Barreda Medal, National Autonomous University of Mexico. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Atlantic International University (United States). Career diplomat, Bolivian Diplomatic Academy. University Technician in Public Relations, Bolivian Catholic University (Bolivia). Head, Department of Cooperation and Training, Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) in Uruguay. Former consultant, National Service for Sustainability SENASBA, German Technical Cooperation GIZ, Dutch Development Cooperation Service SNV, World Bank, among others (Bolivia).

• Hector Bajac

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). M.S. in Marketing, Texas A&M University (United States). MBA, Corpus Christi State University (United States). Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former President, Uruguayan Chamber of Advertisers. Former General Manager, Ancap Beverage and Alcohol Company. 2013 Award for Teaching Excellence, postgraduate degrees Executive postgraduate degrees , School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Coordinator of Advertising and Marketing and of Data Analytics and Innovation, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Secretary, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Marketing and Academic Coordinator of postgraduate degrees Marketing, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Francisco Balbastre

  Doctorate in Business Management, University of Valencia (Spain). Doctoral thesis supervisor. Head of the UV Research Group on human resources strategy, knowledge management, and innovative and entrepreneurial behavior. Former accredited evaluator of the EFMQ Excellence Model. Former head of quality, University of Valencia.

• Gabriel Basaluzzo

  (Argentina) PhD in Economics, University of Pennsylvania (United States). Master in Economics, Universidad de San Andrés (Argentina). Bachelor of Physics, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina). General Director of Programmes, Finance area, Universidad de San Andrés (Argentina). Professor of Risk Gestión. Visiting Professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Roberto Bernales

  Doctor of Law, University of the Basque Country (Spain). Advanced Master’s Degree in International Taxation, Leiden University (Netherlands). Bachelor of Laws with a specialization in Law and Economics, University of Deusto (Spain). Former Research Manager at IBFD (Amsterdam), practicing attorney in Bilbao (Legalkide Abogados), professor of Tax Law at the University of Deusto and in the Master’s Program in Taxation and Tax Consulting at the University of the Basque Country.

• Matias Brum

  PhD in Economics, University of London (United Kingdom). MSc in Economics and Finance, Pompeu Fabra University (Spain). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay).

• Lucas Canga

  Doctor of Psychology, Maimónides University (Argentina). MBA, Adolfo Ibáñez University (Chile). Doctor of Medicine, Catholic University of El Salvador (Argentina). Naval officer, Argentine Navy. CEO, Momentum Consultores (Chile).

• William the Conqueror

  PhD in Business Economics and Quantitative Methods, Carlos III University (Spain). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Senior Economist, Central Bank of Chile.

• Juan Pablo Carrero

  Doctorate in Economics and Business Administration, University of Deusto (Spain). MBA, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor's degree in Sociology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Marketing Analyst, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Consultant in marketing science and data insights, DDI Latam. Partner, Gain Dynamics (Spain and Mexico).

• Erik Caseres

  Doctor of Education, Master of Science, majoring in Mathematics, and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Universidad Centroccidental (Venezuela). Educational Technology Coordinator and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• John Chandler

  (United States) Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Montana (United States). Clinical Professor of Marketing, University of Montana. Visiting Professor.

• Teresa Cometto

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Pharmaceutical Chemist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Dean, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting Professor, International Master’s in Industrial Management, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Former Professor of Marketing, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Teaching Excellence in postgraduate degrees executive postgraduate degrees (2019), and for research and academic production (2020), School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Lifetime Achievement and Contribution to the School 2025, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Country Manager, Unilever Uruguay. Former Manager of Marketing, Market Research, and Media, Unilever Uruguay.

• Gonzalo Croci

  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).

• Facundo Danza

  PhD in Economics, New York University (United States). Master's Degree in Economics, University of Montevideo (Uruguay). Economist, University of Montevideo. Researcher, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Special mention in the Prof. Raúl Trajtenberg National Economics Award.

• Gabriela Facciano

  (Argentina) Ph.D. in Finance, Swiss Management Center. Master's Degree in Economics and Business Administration, ESEADE. Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, National University of Rosario, Argentina. Head of the Commercial Office, Buenos Aires Futures Market. Former Member, Supervisory Board, Argentina Clearing. Former Director, Training and Market Development Department, Rosario Stock Exchange. Visiting Professor.

• Marcos Farias

  (Portugal) PhD in Social Sciences and International Relations, Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP), Technical University of Lisbon. M.Sc. in International Politics, Aberystwyth University, Great Britain. Master's Degree in International Relations/European Studies, Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP), Technical University of Lisbon. Visiting Professor, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, and Universidad ORT Uruguay. Lead researcher, Human Security Observatory and the "Political and Economic Transitions" research area, Institute of the East, Technical University of Lisbon. Author of the publications: The Other Face of Europe: Thinking European Identity from the Terminal Paradoxes of Modernity, Universidad ORT Uruguay 2009), Cristãos & Pimenta: The Middle Way in Adriano Moreira's Theory of International Relations, Almedina, Coimbra (2007), Authenticity on the Balustrade. Václav Havel ou a dimensão existencial e dramática de uma política antipolítica(Authenticity on the Balustrade: Václav Havel or the Existential and Dramatic Dimension of Anti-Political Politics), ISCSP, Lisbon (2000), among others. Visiting professor.

• Pablo Fernández

  Ph.D. in Sociology with a specialization in Marketing, Cornell University (United States). Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Partner, Marketing Tech. Instructor for the Executive programme Business Transformation, The University of Chicago Graham School (United States). International consultant and speaker on marketing. Author of the book *The 6Rs of Business* and co-author of the book *Service Marketing Management*. Former Founder and CEO, LiveMaX. Former Marketing Manager, ING Bank.

• Rafael Fernandez

  Doctorate in Business Management, University of Valencia (Spain). Degree in Political, Economic, and Commercial Sciences, University of Valencia. Former lead researcher, European Union Research Projects between 1995 and 1999. Former director of the Doctoral Program Work in the 21st Century, University of Valencia. Doctoral thesis supervisor.

• Ximena Fernández

  Ph.D. in Research Methods, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in Education, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Women in Education Leadership, Harvard University (United States). postgraduate degree Strategic Human Resources Management, Open University of Catalonia (Spain). Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Research Manager, MarketingTech. Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Academic Coordinator of Human Resources programs, and Marketing Coordinator, School of postgraduate degrees, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Marcelo Gambetta

  Doctor of Education, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education, Master of Computing and Information Systems, and Diploma in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems, University of Oxford (United Kingdom). Training Program for Trainers in Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Universidad de la Empresa (Uruguay). Systems Analyst, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University (United States). Change Manager, Antel. Executive Director, Gambetta & Asociados. Former advisor on information technology planning, Antel. Former director, Business Portal, World Trade Center. Former consultant, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and National Drug Board, Office of the President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.

• Nicolás Gambetta

  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).

• Nestor Gandelman

  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).

• Maria Antonia Garcia Benau

  (Spain) Doctorate in Economics and Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Business Administration, University of Valencia, Spain. Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia. Former Vice-Rector for Academic Organization and Faculty, and former Vice-Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Valencia. Visiting professor.

• Jaime Alonso Gomez

  (Mexico) Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania. Master of Science in Systems Design, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and International Management, EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and International Management, Ahlers Center, University of San Diego, United States. Visiting Professor.

• Ricardo Kaufmann

  Doctor of Social Sciences, Public University of Navarra (Spain). Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Marketing Analyst and Certified University Teacher, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Director, Kaufmann y Asociados consulting firm. Award for Teaching Excellence, 2004, and Distinguished Chair, 2016. Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator, Bachelor's Degree in Management and Administration, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Secretary and Professor of General Administration, School of Management and International Studies, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Fidel Leon

  Doctorate in Economics and Business Administration, University of Valencia (Spain). Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration, University of Valencia. Professor, Department of Business Management, University of Valencia. Researcher.

• Rodrigo Lluberas

  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.

• Fernando Lorenzo

  Doctor of Economics, Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain). Economist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Senior researcher, Center for Economic Research (CINVE). Former Minister of Economy and Finance (Uruguay). Former consultant, CPA / FERRERE. Professor of Econometrics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Constanza Mazzina

  PhD in Political Science, Catholic University of Argentina. Master's Degree in Economics and Political Science, ESEADE (Argentina). Professor of International Relations, University of Salvador (Argentina). Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, University of Salvador. Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, UCEMA. Deputy Director, Master's Degree in Economics and Political Science, ESEADE.

• Sebastian Monroy

  PhD in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. MA in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. MA in Public Policy, University of Minnesota (United States). Political scientist, Pontifical Xavierian University (Colombia). Former consultant, World Bank (United States). Former researcher, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

• Sebastián Moreno

  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).

• Juan Nogueira

  PhD in Software Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School (United States). Master of Science in Management, Naval Postgraduate School. Master's Degree in Computing and Information Systems, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Specialization Diploma in Business Analytics, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor's Degree in Systems Analysis, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor's Degree in Naval Systems, Naval Academy (Uruguay). Independent consultant.

• Juan Perera

  PhD in Economics, University of Alcalá (Spain). Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Senior researcher, Center for Economic Research (CINVE). Senior researcher, South American Network of Applied Economics. Former associate researcher, Foundation for Applied Economic Studies (Spain).

• Martín Pereyra

  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).

• Yanira Petrides

  (Mexico) PhD in Accounting, University of Exeter (United Kingdom). Master of Accounting, Florida International University (United States). Master's in Philosophy, Universidad Anáhuac del Sur (Mexico). Certified Public Accountant, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Professor, Management and Accounting School, ITAM (Mexico). Visiting Professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Pablo Picardo

  Ph.D. in Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (United States). Master’s degree in Economics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Universidad de la República. Research Assistant / Scholar, Stanford University (United States). Faculty Member, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Former Research Assistant, Harvard Business School (United States). Former Research Analyst, Central Bank of Uruguay. Former Programme Assistant, United Nations Development Programme.

• José Pla-Barber

  (Spain) Doctor of Economic Sciences, University of Valencia (Spain) / University of Reading (United Kingdom). Master's Degree in Marketing and Commercial Distribution, University of Valencia (Spain) / Chamber of Commerce (Spain). Director, Doctoral Program in Business Management, University of Valencia (Spain). Professor of Business Organization, University of Valencia (Spain). Visiting Professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Jorge Polgar

  PhD in Economics, Georgetown University (United States). Economist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former President, Bank of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay and Mortgage Bank of Uruguay. Former Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy and Finance.

• Jorge Ponce

  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.

• Jose Porcile

  Doctorate in Economic History, University of London (United Kingdom). Master's Degree in Economics, State University of Campinas (Brazil). Agricultural Engineer, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Director, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Former Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Federal University of Paraná (Brazil).

• 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.

• Ivana Resnichenko

  PhD in Entrepreneurship and Gestión, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Master's Degree in Economics and Industrial Development, National University of General Sarmiento (Argentina). Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Project Evaluator, Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining.

• 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).

• Gustavo Rubinsztejn

  Doctorate in Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). MBA, ESADE (Spain). Certificate in University Teaching, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Civil Engineer, Technion Israel Institute of Technology (Israel). Consultant in strategic market planning, Goldfarb. Former communications and image manager, Terra Networks Uruguay. 2005 Award for Teaching Excellence and 2016 Award for Career Achievement and Contribution, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former academic coordinator of Marketing, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Marta Sajdak

  Ph.D. in Humanities with a focus on Linguistics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland). Bachelor of Arts with a major in Comparative Literature and a minor in Applied Linguistics for Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language, Jagiellonian University in Kraków. 2020 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduate programs, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. 2025 Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Sebastián Sclofsky

  PhD in Political Sciences, University of Florida (United States). Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Florida. B.A. in International Relations and Communications, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel). Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, California State University (United States). Visiting Professor.

• Marcos Segantini

  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.

• Luis Silva

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Valencia (Spain). MBA, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Ireland). Master’s degree in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Director, Xternum Consultores. 2011 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Coordinator of Innovation and Projects, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Kaloyan Stanev

  PhD in History, University of Lleida (Spain). MSc in History and Economic Institutions, University of Barcelona (Spain). Bachelor's degree in History, Sofia University (Bulgaria). Visiting professor, Pompeu Fabra University (Spain).

• Alberto Szpektorowski

  (Israel) PhD in Political Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Professor of Political Theory and Comparative Politics, Tel Aviv University. Former Professor of Political Theory and Comparative Politics, University of Wisconsin - Madison and University of Notre Dame (United States). Political advisor to former Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben Ami, with whom he participated alongside Palestinian authorities in the Camp David peace talks in 2000. Author of the book The Origins of Argentina's Revolution of the Right (University of Notre Dame, 2003) and author of numerous articles on fascist ideology and the new right in Europe. Visiting professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Diego Telias

  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).

• Esteban Tisnés

  Ph.D. in Economics and Public Administration, Menéndez Pelayo International University (Spain). Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance, Menéndez Pelayo International University. Master’s Degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, University of the Republic. Economic Researcher, Central Bank of Uruguay.

• Fernando Troilo

  Ph.D. in Sociology, Catholic University of Argentina. Master’s in Business Administration, CEMA University (Argentina). Specialist in Strategic Human Resources Management, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Bachelor’s in Social Communication Sciences, Catholic University of La Plata (Argentina). Director of the graduate program in Human Resources and tenured professor, CEMA University. Adjunct Professor, University of Buenos Aires and University of Belgrano (Argentina). Independent Consultant. Former Talent and Compensation Manager, Aon. Former Business Unit Manager, Right Management, Manpower Group. Visiting Professor, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Filipe Vasconcelos

  Doctorate in International Relations, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Diploma in Advanced Studies in International Politics and Conflict Resolution, and Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, University of Coimbra. Honorary Consul of Ecuador in Lisbon. International politics commentator, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. President, Portugal-South Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Autonomous University of Lisbon (Portugal). Guest professor at the University Institute of Lisbon. Visiting professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

School of Architecture

• Carlos Arcos

  Ph.D. in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Architect, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Architect, University of São Paulo (Brazil). Instructor for Project 3 and 4, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Pablo Frontini

  Ph.D. in Architecture and Diploma of Advanced Studies in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain). Architect (accredited), University of Seville (Spain). Independent professional practice. Instructor, Master’s in Architectural Projects, University of Cuenca. Ad honorem professor, University of La Plata. Visiting lecturer, Theory and Practice of Architecture, Florida International University and Vicenza Institute of Architecture. Full professor of Projects 1, 2, 7, and 8, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Guillermo Lockhart Milan

  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).

• Diego Martino

  Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University (Canada). M.A. in Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University (Canada). Diploma in Economics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Postdoctoral Fellowship in Urban Planning and Environment, University of Southern California (United States). Director, Strategic Environmental Consulting. Full Professor of Environmental Management Seminar, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Marina Melani

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. M.Sc. in Entrepreneurial Management, Anglia Ruskin University (United Kingdom). B.A. in Industrial Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Head of the Design and Innovation Department, Technological University of Uruguay. English teacher, Edu School. Consultant, Ingenio. Facilitator of workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and education. Professor, Institute of Education, ORT University of Uruguay.

• Laura Moya

  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).

• Tyana Santini

  Ph.D. in Engineering and M.S. in Engineering, Kyoto University (Japan). Architect, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Recipient of a Monbukagakusho Scholarship from the Japanese government for master’s and doctoral studies in Japan (2009 and 2012). Lecturer in History (Landscape Architecture), School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Research Associate, Department of Architecture, Kyoto University. Architect, Lobanov Design.

Faculty of Communication

• Francisco Arri

  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 Radio Announcer, Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Radiofónica de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Former Director, Department and Doctorate Program in Educational Science, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). Former undergraduate professor at Universidad del Salvador, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, and Universidad de Ciencias Sociales y Empresariales in Argentina. postgraduate degree Instructor, 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, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Monica Ayala

  PhD in Public Relations, San Martín de Porres University (Peru). Master's Degree in International Relations, with honors, Gabino Barreda Medal, National Autonomous University of Mexico. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Atlantic International University (United States). Career diplomat, Bolivian Diplomatic Academy. University Technician in Public Relations, Bolivian Catholic University (Bolivia). Head, Department of Cooperation and Training, Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) in Uruguay. Former consultant, National Service for Sustainability SENASBA, German Technical Cooperation GIZ, Dutch Development Cooperation Service SNV, World Bank, among others (Bolivia).

• Hector Bajac

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). M.S. in Marketing, Texas A&M University (United States). MBA, Corpus Christi State University (United States). Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former President, Uruguayan Chamber of Advertisers. Former General Manager, Ancap Beverage and Alcohol Company. 2013 Award for Teaching Excellence, postgraduate degrees Executive postgraduate degrees , School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Coordinator of Advertising and Marketing and of Data Analytics and Innovation, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Secretary, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Marketing and Academic Coordinator of postgraduate degrees Marketing, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Gastón Cingolani

  Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). M.A. in Communication Strategy Design, National University of Rosario (Argentina). B.A. in Social Communication, National University of La Plata (Argentina). Director, Institute for Research and Experimentation in Art and Criticism (IIEAC), National University of the Arts (Argentina). Lecturer in communication, semiotics, and media at the National University of Rosario, the National University of La Plata, and the University of San Andrés (Argentina). Director of research projects on the mediatization of political processes, aesthetic experience, and recommendation systems. Visiting professor.

• Teresa Cometto

  Ph.D. in Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Pharmaceutical Chemist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Dean, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting Professor, International Master’s in Industrial Management, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Former Professor of Marketing, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Teaching Excellence in postgraduate degrees executive postgraduate degrees (2019), and for research and academic production (2020), School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Lifetime Achievement and Contribution to the School 2025, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Country Manager, Unilever Uruguay. Former Manager of Marketing, Market Research, and Media, Unilever Uruguay.

• Lautaro Cossia

  Ph.D. and B.A. in Social Communication, National University of Rosario (Argentina). Researcher, Center for Research on Mediatization (CIM), School of Political Science and International Relations, National University of Rosario (Argentina). Editor, *Inmediaciones de la Comunicación* journal, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting Professor.

• Ximena Fernández

  Ph.D. in Research Methods, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in Education, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Women in Education Leadership, Harvard University (United States). postgraduate degree Strategic Human Resources Management, Open University of Catalonia (Spain). Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Research Manager, MarketingTech. Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Academic Coordinator of Human Resources programs, and Marketing Coordinator, School of postgraduate degrees, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Ricardo Kaufmann

  Doctor of Social Sciences, Public University of Navarra (Spain). Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Marketing Analyst and Certified University Teacher, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Director, Kaufmann y Asociados consulting firm. Award for Teaching Excellence, 2004, and Distinguished Chair, 2016. Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator, Bachelor's Degree in Management and Administration, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Secretary and Professor of General Administration, School of Management and International Studies, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Fabián Lazovski

  Ph.D. in Information Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). B.A. in Communication Sciences, Catholic University of Uruguay. Entrepreneur and mentor. Founder and Director of Comuno | Tu Mesa Chica de Decisiones (Uruguay). Former Director of the School of Advertising and the Master’s Program in Commercial Communication and Strategic Creativity at Andrés Bello University (Chile). Founder of The Love Company (Chile), Neto+, YO Mujer, $ERO Fintech, and Buenadicha (Uruguay).

• Marina Melani

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. M.Sc. in Entrepreneurial Management, Anglia Ruskin University (United Kingdom). B.A. in Industrial Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Head of the Design and Innovation Department, Technological University of Uruguay. English teacher, Edu School. Consultant, Ingenio. Facilitator of workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and education. Professor, Institute of Education, ORT University of Uruguay.

• Marta Sajdak

  Ph.D. in Humanities with a focus on Linguistics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland). Bachelor of Arts with a major in Comparative Literature and a minor in Applied Linguistics for Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language, Jagiellonian University in Kraków. 2020 Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduate programs, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. 2025 Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Esteban Zunino

  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).

Faculty of Design

• Andreu Balius

  Ph.D. in Design, University of Southampton, United Kingdom. Graphic Designer specialising in typeface design. Associate Professor, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Spain. Lecturer, Escuela Elisava, Barcelona, Spain. Member, Alliance Graphique Internationale, Type Directors Club and Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI). Director, Typerepublic.com, a digital font foundry and corporate typography specialist. Winner of the awards: Certificate of Excellence in Type Design, 2002 and 2005; Certificate of Excellence in Type Design (ATypI), 2001; People’s Choice Award, Macromedia, 1997. Visiting Professor.
  

• Maria Carolina Garcia

  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 in Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Mexico, and Italy. Scientific Director and coolhunter at Modus Marketing and Semiotics. Director of Institutional Internationalization and Collectibles, and professor 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 “Sustainable Origin” certification label. In 2023, she was a guest curator at the Ponte 23 event (Portugal), a creative fashion and design festival. 2020 Educational Innovation Award from Nexo Atávico, School of Communication and Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting professor, School of Communication and Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Faculty of Engineering

• Silvia Acuña

  Doctorate in Engineering Projects, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering, specializing in Water Quality, Central University of Venezuela. Specialist in Corporate Gestión and Chemical Engineering, Metropolitan University, Venezuela. Advisor, Ozone Unit, Ministry of the Environment.

• Joseph Badano

  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.

• Laura Barreiro

  PhD in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, University of Granada, Spain. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Biochemistry. Project Executive and Coordinator, National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII).
  

• María Bastarrica

  (Chile)Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, United States. Computer Engineer. Academic Director, Postgraduate Degree in Software Engineering and Quality, Diploma in Software Gestión , and Diploma in Software Engineering, Department of Computer Science, University of Chile. Director and Principal Investigator, Fondef Project of Public Interest, Adaptable Domain And Process Technology Engineering. Visiting Professor.
  

• Christoph Beck

  Doctor of Science and Microbiology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. Biochemist, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany. Founder and Director, Innovative Forum. Former Innovation and Technology Manager, Tecan Schweiz AG, laboratory instrument supplier, Switzerland.

• Lorena Betancor

  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.

• Victor Braberman

  Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Independent Researcher, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (Argentina). Thesis Advisor, School 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.

• 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.

• Mariana Charlemagne

  Ph.D. in Chemistry, Graduate Program of the School of Chemistry and the Program for the Development of Basic Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic. Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Technical Director, SKAPHIA. Graduate course scholarship, Argentine-Brazilian Center for Biotechnology, 2003. Scholarship, 2nd Conference of Latin American Bioentrepreneurs, Punta del Este, Uruguay, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo, 2004. Scholarship, 3rd Conference of South American Bioentrepreneurs – International Course on Management, Innovation, and Commercialization of Biotechnology (Chile), Pasteur Institute of Montevideo (2005). Scholarship, Call for Applications for the Young Researchers in the Productive Sector Program, Ministry of Education and Culture (2005). Doctoral Fellowship, National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), 2009–2012.

• Matías Carrasco

  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.

• José Carrillo

  (Spain) Ph.D. in Computer Science and Forestry Engineer, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Master of Business Administration, Center for Postgraduate Studies in Business Administration (CEPADE), Polytechnic University of Madrid and IESE Business School, Spain. Full Professor, School of Computer Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Academic Director, Master’s in IT Auditing and IT Security. Director, Master’s in Information Systems Auditing, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Honorary Professor, Society for International Studies. President, Spanish Association of Software Metrics (AEMES). Visiting Professor.
  

• Ernesto Copello

  Doctorate in Computer Science, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master's Degree in Engineering, Specialization Diploma in Engineering and Systems Engineer, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Sophia Smart Contracts developer, Keypair Establishment.

• Daniela Costa

  Doctorate and Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Microbiology, Basic Sciences Development Program, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Doctoral scholarship from the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) and Bioinformatics Unit, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, 2016.

• Magdalena Cárdenas

  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.

• Hellen Daghero

  Doctorate and Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Basic Sciences Development Program, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Clinical Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Assistant Researcher, Cellular Biology Unit, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo.

• Marcos Davyt

  Doctor of Natural Sciences, University of Hamburg (Germany). Master's degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Researcher, LocBio SAS.

• Arilo Dias

  (Brazil) PhD in Systems and Computer Engineering and Master's Degree in Systems Engineering and Computer Science, Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute for Graduate Studies and Engineering Research, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Professor, Institute of Computing, Federal University of Amazonas, Brazil. Visiting professor.
  

• Florencia Diaz

  Doctor of Biological Sciences, subarea Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Bachelor of Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former research assistant, Host-Pathogen Interaction Lab, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Uruguay).

• Maria Ines Fariello

  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).

• Maribel Fernandez

  (United Kingdom) PhD in Computer Science, Université Paris-Sud. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Escuela Superior Latinoamericana de Informática (ESLAI), Argentina. Systems Analyst. Lecturer, Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, King's College London, United Kingdom. Visiting Lecturer.
  

• 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.
  

• Maria Ferreiro

  Doctorate, Master's Degree, and Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Level III Researcher, Clemente Estable Biological Research Institute (IIBCE).

• André Fonseca

  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.

• Mary France

  PhD in Cellular Biology, University of Georgia (United States). Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of Idaho (United States). Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Group leader, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo.

• Daniel Fridlender

  (Argentina) Doctor of Computer Science, Chalmers University of Technology/University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, National University of Córdoba, Argentina. Visiting Professor.
  

• Inés Friss de Kereki

  Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Diploma in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Computer Engineer. Active Researcher Grade 3, Basic Sciences Development Program (PEDECIBA), Computer Science Area. 1998 Award for Teaching Excellence, Faculty of Engineering. Professor of Programming.

• Marcelo Gambetta

  Doctor of Education, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education, Master of Computing and Information Systems, and Diploma in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems, University of Oxford (United Kingdom). Training Program for Trainers in Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Universidad de la Empresa (Uruguay). Systems Analyst, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University (United States). Change Manager, Antel. Executive Director, Gambetta & Asociados. Former advisor on information technology planning, Antel. Former director, Business Portal, World Trade Center. Former consultant, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and National Drug Board, Office of the President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.

• Helena Garbarino

  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). Award for Outstanding Performance in 2008 and 2013, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Coordinator of Graduate Programs and professional development, and Professor of Information Systems, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Diego Garbervetsky

  Ph.D. and B.S. in Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Research Assistant, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (Argentina). Award for the project “Resource Usage Contracts for .NET,” Microsoft Research Software Engineering Innovation Foundation Awards, 2010. Graduate thesis examiner, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Marcela Gender

  (Spain) PhD in Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Computer Engineer, National University of the South, Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Professor, Department of Information Technology and Systems, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Visiting professor.
  

• 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.

• Agustin Gravano

  Ph.D. in Computer Science, Master of Philosophy, and Master of Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University (United States). Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Visiting Professor, Business School, Torcuato di Tella University (Argentina). Research Scientist, National Scientific and Technical Research Council (Argentina). Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Award for Best Professor in the Master’s in Management+Analytics program, Business School, Torcuato di Tella University, 2018. Thesis advisor and final project evaluator, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• María Grazú

  PhD in Molecular Biology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Master's Degree in Chemistry and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Research scientist, Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon, University of Zaragoza (Spain). Co-founder, Promethenz.

• Adolfo Grotius

  Doctorate in Biotechnology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Diploma in Medical Education, CLAEH (Uruguay). Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic. Biologicals Manager, Microsules Laboratories. Former Head of Bacterial Antigen Production and Manufacturing Science and Technology Manager, Virbac Uruguay.

• 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).

• Mario Ibarburu

  Ph.D. in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master’s degree in International Economics, with a concentration in Industrial Economics, and Master’s degree in Energy Planning, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Advisor for undergraduate and graduate projects. Assistant Manager, Planning Department, UTE.

• 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.

• Juan Imelio

  Doctor, Master's Degree, and Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Assistant Technician, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo.

• Erienne Jackson

  Ph.D. in Chemistry, M.S. in Chemistry, and B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Member of the Research and Development project team on the Synthesis of New Biomimetic Silica Nanoparticles, Biomolecules Association, Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Mobility Grant (national), Basic Sciences Development Program (Pedeciba), 2014. Research Internship Grant (international), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 2014. National Graduate Scholarship, National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), 2013. Santander Universities Scholarship (international), Banco Santander, 2012. Research Initiation Scholarship (national), National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), 2011. Former Associate Professor of Protein Technology and former Research Teaching Assistant, Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Project Coordinator and Advisor, Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Natalia Juristo

  (Spain) Doctorate in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Honorary Doctorate, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden. Professor of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Coordinator, European Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Universities of Bolzano (Italy), Kaiserslautern ( Germany), and Blekinge (Sweden). Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Visiting Professor.
  

• Sergio Lifschitz

  (Brazil) PhD in Computer Science, École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications, Paris, France. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Systems and Computational Geometry, and Electrical Engineer, specializing in Systems, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). Researcher, Data Bank area with emphasis on autonomous computing and systems involving self-tuning and self-management, and data management tools and systems for applications in bioinformatics. Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). Visiting Professor.
  

• Mary Lopretti

  Doctorate and Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic. Former Head, Department of Bioprocesses and Biotechnology, Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (LATU).

• Carlos Luna

  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.

• María de Lourdes Mallo

  Doctorate in Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Lecturer in Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Maria Eugenia Martinez

  Bachelor's degree in Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Editor, Radio Uruguay.

• Gerardo Matturro

  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.

• Franz Mayr

  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).

• Scott Mitchell

  (Spain) PhD in Inorganic Chemistry and M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Great Britain. Postdoctoral Researcher, "Juan de la Cierva" Nanotherapy and Nanodiagnostics Group, Aragon Nanoscience Institute, University of Zaragoza, Spain. Visiting Professor.
  

• Ana Paula Mulet

  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.

• Maria Antonia Muñoz

  (Brazil). Doctorate and Master in Genetics, Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Member, Scientific Directorate, Asociación Nacional de Bioseguridad (ANBIO), Brazil. Former Coordinator of Biotechnology, Instituto de Tecnología ORT de Río de Janeiro. Author of the book “Biotechnology”. Beatriz Wand Polak World ORT Award, 2008 (award presented by World ORT to teachers who excel in the development of new programmes and educational technologies). Honoured on Biologist's Day by the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, 2011. Visiting Professor.

• Natalia Olivero

  Doctorate and Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Senior Research Assistant, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Former Researcher, Virology Section, University of the Republic.

• Luis Olsina

  (Argentina) Doctor of Science and Master of Software Engineering, Faculty of Exact Sciences, National University of La Plata, Argentina. Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, National University of Luján. Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, National University of La Pampa, Argentina. Visiting Professor.
  

• Cecilia Ortiz

  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.

• Fernando Paganini

  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.

• Romina Pagotto

  PhD in Biological Chemistry, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires. Associate researcher, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo.

• Marco Pereira

  (Brazil) Doctor of Systems and Computer Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil. Professor, Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Southeast Minas Gerais, Juiz de Fora Campus, Brazil. Visiting professor.
  

• Ester Polo

  (Spain) Doctor of Science, Master's Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of Zaragoza, Spain. Postdoctoral Researcher, "Juan de la Cierva" Nanotherapy and Nanodiagnostics Group, Aragon Nanoscience Institute, University of Zaragoza, Spain. Visiting Professor.
  

• Viviana Ramas

  Doctorate in Biological Sciences and Master in Biological Sciences, Sub-area Cell and Molecular Biology, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de la República (Uruguay) and Bachelor in Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de la República. Professional Technician, Respiratory Virus Area, Virology Unit, Ministry of Public Health.

• Nadia Riera

  Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida (United States). Master's Degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Senior Research Fellow, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. Final project tutor, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Magdalena Ripoll

  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.

• Georges Rodriguez

  (France) Doctorate in Telecommunications, TELECOM, Paris, France. Electronics Engineer, National University of La Plata, Argentina (UNLP). Researcher, National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). Full Professor, TELECOM ParisTech. Member, Paris Institute of Technology and TELECOM Institute, Paris, France. Visiting Professor.
  

• Jean Rossa

  (Brazil) PhD in Knowledge Engineering and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, University of Vale do Itajaí, Brazil. Professor of Software Engineering, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Brazil. Researcher, Software Quality Group, National Institute of Science and Technology for Digital Convergence, Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC, Brazil. Director of Software Quality, Specto Group, Brazil, a company dedicated to providing technological solutions in software and hardware for businesses. Visiting professor.
  

• Ana Rovetta

  PhD in Biological Chemistry, Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Head of R&D Department, The Chemist Look. Former Head of Research and Development Department, Inmuno Tools, Cosmetics R&D.

• Thomas San Feliu

  (Spain) PhD in Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Associate Professor, Faculty of Computer Science, Department of Languages and Systems, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Visiting Professor.
  

• Leonardo Santos

  Doctor of Biological Sciences, Master of Biological Sciences, and Bachelor of Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Technical Assistant, EOLO Pharma. Research Assistant, Laboratory of Metabolic Pathologies and Aging, Institut Pasteur Montevideo.

• Lucia Sessa

  Doctorate and Master's degree in Biological Sciences, and Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Proofreader and editor of scientific manuscripts, Manuscript Creatives.

• Martin Solari

  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.

• Nora Szasz

  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.

• Sofía Tabares

  Doctorate in Chemistry and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Project Manager, Benten Biotech.

• Álvaro Tasistro

  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.

• Pablo Tejera

  Ph.D. in Telematics Systems Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Head of Systems and Programming, Mutualista Hospital Evangélico. Instructor of Linux Server Administration, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Mariana Umpiérrez

  PhD, McGill University (Canada). MSc in Chemistry, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bachelor in Biochemistry, Universidad de la República. Researcher Grade 3, Chemistry area, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA). 3rd prize for outstanding research (2017), McGill University. Deputy Coordinator of the Biotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Project Coordinator ART – Mushlove, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Mauricio Vega

  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).

• Sergio Yovine

  Doctorate in Computer Science, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (France). Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble (France). Bachelor in Computer Science, Escuela Superior Latinoamericana de Informática, Universidad de Luján (Argentina). Researcher Grade 5, Computer Science Area, Programme for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA), Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Professor and Academic Coordinator of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Institute of Education

• Mauricio Arevalo

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Diploma in Public Policy, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Advanced Training in Education for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities, Institute for Advanced Training and Higher Studies, ANEP. Consultant in school management, Central Board of Directors, ANEP. Professor, researcher, and tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Alejandro Armellini

  Ph.D. in Language Studies, University of Kent (United Kingdom). Master’s degree in Educational Technology, University of Manchester (United Kingdom). Professor and Dean of Digital and Distributed Learning, University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom). Visiting Professor.

• Francisco Arri

  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 Radio Announcer, Instituto Superior de Enseñanza Radiofónica de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Former Director, Department and Doctorate Program in Educational Science, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). Former undergraduate professor at Universidad del Salvador, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, and Universidad de Ciencias Sociales y Empresariales in Argentina. postgraduate degree Instructor, 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, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Gabriela Augustowsky

  Ph.D. in Fine Arts, Applied Creativity Program, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Teaching and Bachelor’s Degree in Education, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Full Professor of Visual Arts Education, National University of the Arts (Argentina). Professor, Teacher Education Program and Doctoral Program, School of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism, University of Buenos Aires. Lecturer and graduate advisor at the Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Beatrice Avalos

  Ph.D. in Education, Philosophy, and History, Saint Louis University, United States. Professor of History and Geography, Catholic University of Chile. Former Professor of Education at the University of Papua New Guinea for six years. Former Coordinator, Program for Strengthening Initial Teacher Education, Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Chile. Researcher on education and teaching issues, University of Wales, Great Britain. Associate Researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Education (CIAE) at the University of Chile. Director, Millennium Nucleus, The Teaching Profession in Chile: Policies, Practices, and Projections, funded by the Millennium Science Initiative since 2007. Visiting Professor.
  

• María del Carmen Azpiroz

  Ph.D. in Education and Master’s Degree in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, TESOL Certificate, Trinity College London. Former Language Coordinator, Oxford Oriental School of Languages, Hong Kong. Examiner for Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language and TOEFL Examiner, Instituto Cervantes. Director, Instituto Rey Sejong Montevideo. Director of International Relations, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Manuel Cardoso

  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).

• Erik Caseres

  Doctor of Education, Master of Science, majoring in Mathematics, and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Universidad Centroccidental (Venezuela). Educational Technology Coordinator and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Ricardo Cuenca

  Ph.D. in Education, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Education, Cayetano Heredia University (Peru). Psychologist, Ricardo Palma University (Peru). Specialist in the study of comparative reforms and policies, and in the relationship between education and politics, from a historical perspective. Former Minister of Education of Peru (November 2020–July 2021). Professor, National University of San Marcos (Peru). Principal Researcher, Institute of Peruvian Studies. Member of the Advisory Council, Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI). Member of the External Academic Committee, FLACSO Mexico. Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Joaquín Gairín

  Ph.D. in Philosophy and Letters, Autonomous University of Barcelona. Professor of General Basic Education and Full Professor in the Department of Applied Pedagogy, Autonomous University of Barcelona. International educational consultant. Visiting professor for graduate programs at the Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Daisy Imbert

  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).

• Carina Lion

  Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Trainer Development; Bachelor’s degree and professor in Educational Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Professor of Education and Technology, and of Communication and Education in the Educational Sciences program, University of Buenos Aires. Researcher, University of Buenos Aires. Professor in national and international master’s and doctoral programs. Developer of educational video games. Former Director of the Center for Innovation in Technology and Pedagogy, and of the UBA XXI Program, University of Buenos Aires. Member of the University of the Future Network. Thesis advisor for the Doctorate in Education and visiting professor at the Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• María Ester Mancebo

  Ph.D. in Humanities, Catholic University of Uruguay. Master’s in Social Sciences, Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO) (Argentina). History Teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute. Researcher, Department of Political Science, Area of State and Public Education Policy, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Thesis Advisor for the Doctorate in Education, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Jesús Manso

  Ph.D. in Education, Master’s Degree in Educational Improvement and Quality, and Diploma in Teaching, specializing in Special Education, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Consultant, Teacher Training Division, Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI). Area Coordinator, Research Group on Supranational Educational Policy, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Dean, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Autonomous University of Madrid. Full Professor, Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Autonomous University of Madrid. National Award for Excellence in University Academic Performance, awarded by the Ministry of Education (Spain). Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Carlos Marcelo

  Ph.D. in Education, University of Seville (Spain). B.A. in Education, University of Seville (Spain). Professor of Teaching Methods and School Administration, School of Education, University of Seville (Spain). Member of the Academic Committee for the Doctor of Education program, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Wellington Mazzotti

  Ph.D. in Education and Master’s in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s in Open and Distance Education, National University of Distance Education (Spain). Physics Teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute. Former Director of Pre-University Programs, José Pedro Varela National School (IUDEP) and Richard Anderson School. Former member of the administrative team at Liceo No. 34. Evaluator for the Education Sector Fund, National Agency for Research and Innovation. Associate Academic Coordinator of the Doctorate in Education and the Master’s in Education, faculty member and graduate advisor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Marina Melani

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. M.Sc. in Entrepreneurial Management, Anglia Ruskin University (United Kingdom). B.A. in Industrial Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Head of the Design and Innovation Department, Technological University of Uruguay. English teacher, Edu School. Consultant, Ingenio. Facilitator of workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and education. Professor, Institute of Education, ORT University of Uruguay.

• José Ignacio Porras

  Ph.D. in Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Specialization Diploma in Constitutional Law and Political Science, Center for Constitutional Studies (Spain). Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Bachelor’s Degree in History, University of Barcelona (Spain). Coordinator, Master’s Program in E-Government, Metropolitan Technological University (UTEM) (Chile). Managing Partner, ARSChile Consulting. Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, 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).

• Paula Rebolledo

  Ph.D. in Education, University of Leeds (England). Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), University of Leeds (England). Professor of English as a Foreign Language and Bachelor of Education, Arturo Prat University (Chile). Consultant and researcher on teacher professional development, British Council. Undergraduate and graduate instructor, Universidad de los Andes (Chile). Graduate instructor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting professor.

• Martín Rebour

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. M.A. in Psychology and Education and B.A. in Psychology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences, Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Argentina. He has served as a consultant for UNESCO and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation. Guest speaker at various national and international conferences. Manager of Teacher Professional Development, Ceibal. Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Pablo Rivera

  Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Zaragoza (Spain). Ph.D. in Education and Society, Master’s in Political Analysis and Institutional Consulting, and Master’s in Higher Education, University of Barcelona (Spain). Master’s in Social Sciences, University of Chile. Sociologist, University of Concepción (Chile). Postdoctoral Research in Adult Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison (United States). Visiting Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Andrés Bello University (Chile). Lecturer, Department of Didactics and Educational Organization, University of Barcelona (Spain). Member of the ESBRINA research group—Subjectivities,
  , Visualities, and Contemporary Educational Environments—and of the Institute for Educational Research at the University of Barcelona. Graduate tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Celia Rosemberg

  Ph.D. in Education, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Graduate Program: Methodology of Educational Research – Center for Research in Educational Sciences, affiliated with the Torcuato Di Tella Institute (Argentina). Bachelor’s degree in Educational Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Professor of Educational Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). Adjunct Professor of Educational Research and Statistics, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Member of the Academic Committee, Doctorate in Education, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Dora Sajevicius

  Ph.D. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s Degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Postgraduate Certificate in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Assessment, Catholic University of Uruguay. Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching, NLP, and Team Leadership, European Business School of Barcelona (Spain). Math Teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). English Teacher, Uruguay-United States Cultural Alliance. Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, St. George’s Primary School. Middle Years Program Coordinator, St. George’s Secondary School. Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• Martin Solari

  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.

• 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).

• Flavia Terigi

  Ph.D. in Psychology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA), Ph.D. program, School of Psychology, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Argentina. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, University of Buenos Aires. Specialist in Educational Policy, Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Argentina. Researcher and full-time faculty member, Institute of Human Development, National University of General Sarmiento (Argentina). Undergraduate instructor, Universities of Buenos Aires and General Sarmiento. Full-time tenured professor, Chair of Genetic Psychology, Department of Education Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Buenos Aires. Former Undersecretary of Education for the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Author of various books, scientific articles, and popular science pieces on topics related to learning, curriculum, and teacher education. Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

• 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).

• Denise Vaillant

  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).

• Verónica Zorrilla de San Martín

  Ph.D. in Education and M.A. in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Teacher of general education, Teacher Training Colleges of Montevideo (Uruguay). Instructor, National Public Education Administration (ANEP). Former Coordinator of the Curriculum Development and Design Unit, Executive Directorate of Educational Policy and Planning, ANEP. Education Specialist, Ceibal. Editor of Cuadernos de Investigación Educativa. Faculty Member, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.