Cristhian Alejandro Aguilera Carrasco

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Cristhian Alejandro Aguilera Carrasco, PhD

Associate Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2504-9305
    20102025

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    Personal profile

    Cristhian Aguilera-Carrasco obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the renowned Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2017. His research efforts have mainly focused on four core areas: computer vision, machine learning, robotics and education. Beyond his academic activities, Cristhian is fervently devoted to exploring the practical applications of computer vision within real-time robotics and industrial environments using GPU technology. He currently holds a full-time professorship at Universidad San Sebastian in Puerto Montt, Chile.

    Teaching

    As a faculty member at the School of Engineering, Architecture and Design, Cristhian primarily instructs engineering students in programming and machine learning courses. 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 main research direction emphasizes the application of innovative computer vision, machine learning, and robotics techniques to address real-world industrial challenges, particularly within the woodworking and aquaculture industries. In addition, he is passionate about bridging the digital divide in rural education by exploring novel approaches to introduce and teach robotics and artificial intelligence curricula to young children and educators.

    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

    2022 → 2023

    Tecnológica de Chile INACAP, Puerto Montt, Chile

    2018 → 2022

    Universidad de Los Lagos, Puerto Montt, Chile

    2017 → 2018

    Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    2013 → 2018

    Orand S.A, Santiago, Chile

    2012 → 2013

    Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

    2011 → 2012

    Keywords

    • QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science

    Cargo USS

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    Jerarquía Académica

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    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):

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    5. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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