University Researchers

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

Ph.D. 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. Associate Academic Coordinator, Bachelor’s in Finance, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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, Graduate and Executive Programs, 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 Graduate Programs in Marketing, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Independent researcher. Former Head of the Research and Development Department, Mercoplus Latin America. Professor of Research Methodology, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Research and Academic Production (2020), School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

PhD in Economics, University of London (United Kingdom). MSc in Economics and Finance, Pompeu Fabra University (Spain). Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Universidad de la República (Uruguay).

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

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

Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Programme , Basic Programme (Uruguay). Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Analyst, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Active researcher, Grade 3, PEDECIBA Computer Science. “Roberto Caldeyro Barcia” Basic Sciences Award from the Computer Science Area of PEDECIBA (2019), 2nd place in the 15th Latin American Master’s Thesis Competition (2008). Academic coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Systems and researcher, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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

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

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

Ph.D. in Education, M.S. in Science (with a concentration in Mathematics), and B.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Universidad Centroccidental (Venezuela). Coordinator of Educational Technology and Associate Professor of Mathematics, School of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Pharmaceutical Chemist, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Dean, School of Business Administration 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 Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Award for Teaching Excellence, undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs (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.

Ph.D. in Social Communication 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.

Ph.D. in Security and Crime Studies, University College London (United Kingdom). M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of Oxford (United Kingdom), and M.A. in Public Policy, Hertie School (Germany). B.A. in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime in London, and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Former researcher, University College London. Visiting Professor, Hertie School, and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Studies on Insecurity and Violence in Buenos Aires. 2022 Award for Research and Academic Production, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences area, subarea Other Social Sciences, National System of Researchers (SNI).

Ph.D. in Economics, New York University (United States). Master’s Degree in Economics, University of Montevideo (Uruguay). Economist, University of Montevideo. Researcher, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Special Mention in the Prof. Raúl Trajtenberg National Economics Award.

Ph.D. candidate in History, Security, and Defense Studies, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Portugal). Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialization in European Studies and a postgraduate certificate in European Studies, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Portugal). Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former assistant, Administrative Secretariat, Mercosur. Recipient of the Final Thesis Advisor Award, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Final Projects in International Studies and Associate Academic Coordinator of International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

Level 1 Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolution, and M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Toulouse (France). B.S. in Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Associate Researcher, Bioinformatics Unit, Pasteur Institute of Montevideo. Grade 4 Researcher, PEDECIBA Mathematics. Head of the Populations and Communities: Genomics and Evolution research line, Interdisciplinary Center for Data Science and Machine Learning (CICADA.uy).

Ph.D. in Research Methods, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in Education, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Women in Education Leadership, Harvard University (United States). Postgraduate Specialization in 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 programmes Human Resources programmes , and Marketing Coordinator, Graduate School, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Level II Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Certified Electrical Engineer, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) during the COVID-19 pandemic, Office of the President of the Republic. First Prize, Graduate Thesis Competition. Category: Doctoral Thesis in Electrical Engineering. (2012). National Academy of Engineering, Best Paper Award LANC 2009 ACM/CLEI, Best Paper Award, LANC 2007 ACM/CLEI. Award for Teaching Excellence (2017). Professor of Networks and Communication Systems and researcher, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Researcher, AFOSR Project 2024–2026.

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

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

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

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

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

Entry-level researcher in the Medical and Health Sciences area, Health Sciences subarea, of the National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Assistant Coordinator of the Biotechnology Laboratory, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Public University of Navarra (Spain). Certified Public Accountant, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Marketing Analyst and Certified University Instructor, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Director, Kaufmann & Associates Consulting Firm. Award for Teaching Excellence, 2004, and Distinguished Professor, 2016. School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator, Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Administration, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Secretary and Professor of General Administration, School of Management and International Studies, School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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

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).

Level I Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Computing and Information Systems, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems, University of Oxford (United Kingdom). Systems Analyst, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Certificate in University Teaching, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Systems and researcher in the Department of Software Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Ph.D. in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. M.A. in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. M.A. 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.

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

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).

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

Architect, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Freelance professional. Instructor of "Approaches and Issues in Architecture" and "Regional Design"; thesis advisor, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

Level III Researcher, Engineering and Technology Division, Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (United States). Electrical Engineer and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Former Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of California (United States). Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (United States). Member of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering of Uruguay, and of the Latin American Academy of Sciences. Grade 5 Researcher, Mathematics Division, PEDECIBA. Former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) that provided scientific recommendations in the areas of health and data science to the Office of the President of the Republic regarding COVID-19. Author of numerous significant publications in the fields of automatic control and networks, including both telecommunications and power networks. Recipient of numerous awards, notably the IFAC Fellow Award (2023) “For contributions to robust and distributed control with applications to communication and power networks,” and the Morosoli de Oro Award for Uruguayan Culture (2022). Presidential Award—Recognition for Scientific, Cultural, and Athletic Work (2021) “For service on the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group (GACH) for the COVID-19 pandemic.” Vice Dean of Research and Professor of Telecommunications Theory, School of Engineering.

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

Level II Researcher, Social Sciences Division, Economics and Business Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Economics, University of Toulouse (France). Master’s Degree in Economics, University of Toulouse. Master’s Degree in International Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, University of the Republic. Director of Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Uruguay. Director of Research, RIDGE.

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

Master’s Degree in Architectural Research, University of Valladolid (Spain). Director, Estudio 4AM Arquitectura. Ibero-America+Asia Scholarship to pursue the Official Master’s Degree, University of Valladolid (Spain). Tenured Professor of Regional Form, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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

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

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

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

Ph.D. in Business 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, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former Academic Coordinator of Marketing, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Entry-level researcher, Social Sciences field, Other Social Sciences subfield, National System of Researchers (SNI). PhD in Policy Studies, Clemson University (United States). Master’s degree in Economic History, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, University of the Republic. Former Research Assistant, Clemson University. Member, Innovation Growth Lab Research Network. 2025 Award for Research and Academic Production, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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

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

Level I Researcher, Social Sciences area, Education Sciences subarea, National System of Researchers (SNI). Ph.D. in Education, National University of Entre Ríos (Argentina). Master’s degree in Regional and Local Development, Catholic University of Uruguay. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of the Republic (Uruguay). She held leadership positions at the Institute for Children and Adolescents of Uruguay (INAU) and technical roles at the National Public Education Administration (ANEP). Chair of the Executive Committee, RedAGE Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of the Center for Continuing Education in Higher Education (CAES), Universidad ORT Uruguay. Academic Coordinator of the Master’s in Educational Management and the Master’s in Training of Trainers, professor, researcher, and graduate tutor at the Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

PhD, McGill University (Canada). MSc in Chemistry, Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA), University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, University of the Republic. Level 3 Researcher, Chemistry Division, Programme the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA). 3rd prize for outstanding research (2017), McGill University. Assistant Coordinator of the Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Engineering,Universidad ORT Uruguay. Project Coordinator for ART – Mushlove, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

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

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

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (France). Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble (France). Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Latin American School of Computer Science, University of Luján (Argentina). Grade 5 Researcher, Computer Programme Division, Basic Sciences Programme (PEDECIBA), University of the Republic (Uruguay). Professor and Academic Coordinator of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

PhD in Computer Science, Saarland University (Germany). MSc in Computer Science, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Former Team Lead and Product Manager, Manas Tech. Professor of Computer Science, School of Engineering, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Level I Researcher, Social Sciences Division, Communication and Media Subdivision, National System of Researchers (SNI). Postdoctoral Programme Continuing Education Programme for PhDs in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, National University of Córdoba (Argentina). PhD in Social and Human Sciences, Master’s in Social and Human Sciences, National University of Quilmes (Argentina). Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Specialization in Human Rights and Critical Legal Studies, CLACSO. Associate Researcher, CONICET (Argentina). Former Director, Media and Communication Observatory, National University of Cuyo (Argentina). Former Director, Diálogos magazine, Latin American Federation of Social Communication Faculties (FELAFACS). Former Academic Director, 2014 National Meeting of Communication Programs (FADECCOS); organizer of the 4th FELAFACS Southern Cone Regional Meeting and the 2022 ALAIC Congress in Argentina. Former Vice President, Argentine Federation of Social Communication Programs (2014–2018). Former Director of the Southern Cone, FELAFACS. Former Academic Vice Dean of the School of Communication, Faculty of Communication and Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Dean, Faculty of Communication, Universidad ORT Uruguay.