Raquel Pincay is a physicist who graduated from Escuela Politécnica Nacional, with experience in LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy). She was part of the OPTICA EPN Student Chapter from 2021 to 2024, which allowed her to actively engage in academic projects and science communication, an area she is deeply passionate about. Her interest focuses on optics and photonics, aiming to contribute to the development of innovative technologies and promoting scientific knowledge in society.
Víctor Santos received his degree in Electronic Engineering with a specialization in Control from Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN) in 2017 and is now pursuing a PhD program in Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (Mendoza, Argentina). He worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Physics at EPN from 2019 to 2023. In 2023, he moved to the Department of Industrial Automation and Control at EPN. His research topics mainly include optical instrumentation, development of optoelectronic sensors, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and requirements engineering.
Jose Luis Gonzalez is a physicist set to graduate in 2024, with four years of experience in academic laboratories and experimental research. He has contributed to projects on electron guiding effects in isolators, nanoparticle light scattering sizing, and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), gaining a strong foundation in experimental physics and interdisciplinary collaboration. His technical expertise includes electronic and mechanical design, as well as instrumentation building, allowing him to develop and optimize sophisticated experimental setups. He is also engaged in science outreach through his work with Optica (USA), where he promotes the importance of optics and photonics, fostering public engagement and inspiring future scientists. Additionally, he has demonstrated leadership in coordinating projects and teams, emphasizing collaboration and innovation to achieve successful outcomes. As a driven and imaginative individual, he strives to continuously enhance his skills and contribute to advancing physics research, education, and community engagement, always seeking opportunities to make a meaningful impact on science and society.
MARÍA FERNANDA TRUJILLO GUERRERO received a BS degree in electronic engineering from Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador, 2014 and an MSc degree and PhD degree in biomedical engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM),
Madrid, Spain, 2016. She has been a lecturer at Escuela Politécnica Nacional since 2017. She has been part of the Bioinstrumentation and Nanomedicine research group at The Center for Biomedical Technology.
Her research interests include wearable sensing, human activity recognition, and deep learning applied to the health domain.
