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20102024

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Personal profile

Personal profile

Cristhian Aguilera-Carrasco earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the renowned Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2017. His research efforts have primarily focused on four pivotal areas: computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and education. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Cristhian is fervently dedicated to exploring the practical applications of computer vision within real-time robotics and industrial environments that utilize GPU technology. Currently, he holds a full-time professorship at the Universidad San Sebastián in Puerto Montt, Chile.

Teaching

As a faculty member within the Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, Cristhian primarily instructs engineering students in programming and machine learning courses. Drawing from his experience working in software development companies and conducting research in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics, he effectively imparts his knowledge to the next generation of engineers.

Research interests

His primary research direction emphasizes the application of innovative computer vision, machine learning, and robotics techniques to address real-world industrial challenges, particularly within the wood and aquaculture industries. Additionally, he is passionate about narrowing the digital divide in rural education by exploring novel approaches to introduce and teach robotics and artificial intelligence curricula to young children and educators.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Computer Science, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

… → 2017

Master, Computer Vision, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

… → 2014

Bachelor, B.Eng in Automation, Universidad del Bio-Bio Chile

… → 2010

External positions

Universidad de Los Lagos, Puerto Montt, Chile

20222023

Tecnológica de Chile INACAP, Puerto Montt, Chile

20182022

Universidad de Los Lagos, Puerto Montt, Chile

20172018

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

20132018

Orand S.A, Santiago, Chile

20122013

Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

20112012

Keywords

  • QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science

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Jerarquía Académica

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