Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Carolina, 2009
• M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, University of Veracruz, Mexico, 2000
• B.S. in Computer Science, University of Veracruz, Mexico, 1996

Areas of Interest:

• Multi-Agent Systems
• Bio-Inspired Systems
• Context and Situation Awareness
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Artificial Intelligence in Education and Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Summary of Previous Employment:

• Jun 2009 – Jun 2011
  • Postdoctoral Research Engineer
  • ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ
• Aug 2008 – May 2009
  • Research Assistant (Negotiation Networks project)
  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• Jan 2007 – Aug 2008
  • Teaching Assistant (Instructor)
  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• Jun 2006 – Dec 2006
  • Research Assistant (ACTAR Project)
  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• Jun 2004 – May 2006
  • Research Assistant (JIDOKA Project)
  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• May 2002-Dec 2003
  • Software Engineer and Consultant
  • Sistema de Educación Abierta, Colegio de Bachilleres, Mexico City, Mexico
• Jan 2002 – Apr 2002
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Master in Artificial Intelligence, University of Veracruz, Mexico
• Sep 2001 – Jan 2002
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • College of Statistics and Information Technology, University of Veracruz, Mexico
• Apr 1998- May 2002
  • Software Engineer and Team Leader
  • Department of Artificial Intelligence, University of Veracruz, Mexico
• Jan 1997 – Apr 1998
  • Software Engineer and Systems Analyst
  • Institute of Biological Research, University of Veracruz, Mexico
• Sep 1996 – Dec 1996
  • Software Engineer and Systems Analyst
  • Municipal Government, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico