Researchers
Meet our scientists and researchers
who lead our R&D projects at ITBA
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Aguirre, Pablo Miguel
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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Miguel Aguirre holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from ITBA and a PhD in Engineering from UNLP. He specializes in complex systems in industrial environments, working for leading companies in the field worldwide. He currently directs the Electronics Engineering program and the Center for Research and Development in Industrial Electronics (CIDEI) at ITBA. He conducts research in the fields of electronics applied to industrial systems, such as electronic converters, alternative energies, electric traction, and also in the area of wildlife monitoring, publishing his findings in top-tier conferences and journals. He leads technology outreach campaigns for the general public and channels his passion for teaching as a Full Professor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. |
Avila Ramírez, Jhon Alejandro
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry (University of Caldas, Colombia, 2012) and a PhD in Engineering from ITBA (2019). His doctoral studies at ITPN-FIUBA-CONICET focused on obtaining modified bacterial cellulose nanofibers using green organocatalytic pathways for biodegradable composite materials. During his postdoctoral research (CONICET-ITBA), he participated in the modification of polysaccharides for the remediation of lead-contaminated water. He is currently a Teaching Assistant and head of the Chemical Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LIQMA) at ITBA, leading the university’s “Arsenic Map” project. Her research focuses on the design and optimization of functional materials for environmental remediation and food preservation, particularly composite materials for selective ethylene adsorption and CO₂ capture, as well as advanced porous materials such as MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) for the removal of heavy metals and emerging organic contaminants. |
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Ballarini, Fabricio
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Ph.D. of Medicine
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Fabricio Ballarini, a CONICET researcher, holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Faculty of Exact Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He also holds a doctorate and a postdoctoral degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the same university. He is the director of the Department of Life Sciences at ITBA. |
Bekinschtein, Pedro
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Ph.D.
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Pedro Bekinschtein is a biologist and holds a PhD from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge. He is the director of the Institute of Cognitive and Translational Neuroscience. He is a researcher and postgraduate professor at ITBA (Buenos Aires Institute of Technology). He is an independent researcher at CONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council), a tenured professor at Favaloro University, and the director of the Master’s Program in Neuroscience. He won the Bunge y Born Foundation’s incentive award for experimental neuroscience in 2020. He also has extensive experience in science communication for non-scientists. He has published the books “100% Brain,” “100% Memory,” and “Neuroscience to (Never) Change Your Mind.” |
Bianchi, Fernando Daniel
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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Fernando D. Bianchi received his degrees in Electronic Engineering and Engineering from the National University of La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina, in 1999 and 2005, respectively. From 1999 to 2006, he worked at LEICI (UNLP) as a doctoral and postdoctoral fellow. From 2006 to 2010, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, funded by the Juan de la Cierva program. From 2010 to 2017, he served as a Senior Researcher in the area of Power Systems at the Institute for Energy Research of Catalonia (IREC), Barcelona, Spain. From 2017 to 2019, he was an adjunct professor at the Balseiro Institute, Bariloche, Argentina. In 2017, he joined CONICET as an independent researcher and since 2019 has worked at ITBA. His research areas include robust control and linear parameter systems and their applications in the control of renewable energies and other systems. |
Bonomini, María Paula
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PhD in Bioengineering
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I am a PhD in Bioengineering, a CONICET researcher and a university professor with more than 10 years of experience in biomedical signal processing, cardiac stimulation and artificial intelligence applications in health. I have led applied research projects in collaboration with companies and international organizations, and I am a co-author of three patents registered in the USA. I currently supervise doctoral theses on digital health and technologies applied to chronic diseases, and I coordinate interdisciplinary R&D projects in explainable artificial intelligence, neuroscience and mental health. In academia, I hold teaching positions at UTN, ITBA, and UTEC (Peru), and I have served as director of the Bioengineering program at ITBA. I also collaborate on academic accreditation and scientific evaluation processes at the national and international levels. My motivation is to build bridges between scientific research, technological innovation, and social impact, advocating for open, collaborative science geared towards the real needs of the healthcare system. |
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Corti, Gastón
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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology and Instrumentation
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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology and Instrumentation from the National University of San Martín (UNSAM). I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composite Materials Engineering and a specialization in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). My work focuses on the intersection of materials engineering, biopolymers, and bioprinting, with an emphasis on the development and characterization of advanced materials for medical applications. I have led research and development projects aimed at creating 3D printing technologies applied to biotechnology, promoting the integration of smart materials, bioprinting, and automated systems. I am part of the Department of Life Sciences, where I participate in teaching and research activities related to biomaterials and bioprinting. My goal is to contribute to the advancement of innovative technological solutions that combine functional materials, biofabrication, and artificial intelligence, promoting interdisciplinary innovation in the field of bioengineering. |
Croci, Diego
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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
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I have a strong background in tumor biology, glycobiology, and cancer immunology, with specific expertise in tumor angiogenesis. For over twelve years, I was part of a world-leading group studying galectins, participating in national and international collaborative projects on the role of glycans in cancer, inflammation, and immunity, with results published in high-impact journals such as Cell, Nature Immunology, PNAS, Immunity, and The Journal of Experimental Medicine. In recent years, I have redirected my research towards translational biology approaches, integrating glycobiological regulatory mechanisms, angiogenesis, and metabolic senescence in various pathological contexts. I am currently working on applied biotechnology projects focused on engineering extracellular vesicles and microRNAs for the development of next-generation therapies in regenerative medicine and aging. I have been awarded the most prestigious prize for young researchers in Argentina (Houssay 2023). I serve as principal investigator on multiple national and international projects. I am a university professor of Immunology and Glycobiology. I also perform knowledge management tasks at CONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council), and I am the Director of the PhD program in Engineering at ITBA (Buenos Aires Institute of Technology), focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and productive development. I participate in science outreach activities and lead a cross-disciplinary and highly productive scientific team of researchers, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows, all with strong experience and motivation in interdisciplinary collaboration and technology transfer. |
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De Angelis, Laura
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Ph.D. of Science and Technology, Major in Chemistry
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Areas of specialization: Investigation: |
De Bernardez, Leopoldo
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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University professor with research published in international journals such as Physical Review, Surface Science, Progress in Photovoltaics, and others, as well as numerous presentations at conferences and congresses. Over 30 years of experience in R&D, development, innovation, quality, and processes in the private sector. Auditor of ISO 50001 energy management systems, ISO 9001 quality management systems, and ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Experience in energy efficiency programs. Black Belt leader of Six Sigma continuous improvement teams and interdisciplinary product development teams. Development of innovative techniques and products in diverse fields such as alternative energies, surface physics, photosensitive devices, and polymers. Possesses solid technical training acquired through professional practice and advanced and postgraduate courses both domestically and internationally. Fluent in English. |
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Errea, María Inés
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Ph.D. of Chemical Sciences
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Dr. Errea graduated with a degree in Chemistry from the FCEyN (UBA), where she also completed her postgraduate studies, obtaining the title of Ph.D. from the University of Buenos Aires – Area of Chemical Sciences. Currently, she is a Full Professor and Researcher at ITBA and CONICET, and directs the Center for Environmental Engineering (ITBA). Her area of expertise is the development of materials from renewable raw materials, with a particular focus on waste utilization to reduce the environmental impact associated with the accumulation of organic waste. Her research encompasses the design and synthesis of materials with diverse applications, such as water treatment, agriculture, and medicine. She is also interested in finding strategies to improve energy efficiency, particularly in the development of phase-change materials. In summary, Dr. Errea’s work is geared towards contributing to the efficient use of natural resources and the implementation of innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable technological development in strategic areas. |
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Federman, Noel
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PhD in Biology
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Noel Federman is a researcher at CONICET, IBIOBA-CONICET-MPSP, and the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA). She earned her PhD at the University of Buenos Aires, studying conserved molecular mechanisms of long-term memory in different species, including histone acetylation and nucleosomal dynamics in memory-related genes. Subsequently, during her postdoctoral research, she transitioned to systems neuroscience, including an internship at the HHMI Janelia Research Campus, where she specialized in cutting-edge electrophysiological techniques in behavioral animals. As a research associate at IBIOBA-CONICET-MPSP in Argentina, she implemented these techniques and developed a behavioral paradigm in which mice navigate a virtual reality environment to study the neuronal dynamics of the olfactory cortex during sensory discrimination. Currently, she is a group leader at ITBA, and her research interests focus on understanding the neural basis of animal learning. |
Fierens, Pablo
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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Pablo Fierens graduated with a degree in Electronic Engineering from ITBA (1997) and obtained his MSc (2000) and PhD (2003) degrees from Cornell University (USA). Since 2003, he has been a professor at ITBA, where he also served as co-director of the Master’s Program in Telecommunications (2011-2017) and is currently in charge of the Optoelectronics Center and a member of the Ph.D.al Committee. He has been a CONICET researcher since 2010 (Adjunct Researcher since 2014; Independent Researcher since 2018). During his master’s and doctoral studies, he worked in the area of imprecise probabilities (Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference 139 (6), 1879-1892), focusing on applications and with an objectivist/frequentist interpretation, under the direction of Terry L. Fine. The general leitmotif of his work since then can be defined as probability applied to diverse areas, such as forest fires (International Journal of Wildland Fire 18 (7), 825-829), computer security (SADIO Electronic Journal of Informatics and Operations Research 7, 31-42; Journal of Information Security 5 (3), 73-82), memristors (Appl. Phys. Lett. 103 (7), 074102; Materials 12 (14), 2260), and indoor positioning systems (Computer Networks 197, 108296). In recent years he has focused on non-linear optics (Waves in Random and Complex Media 32 (5), 2533-2549; Wave Motion 130, 103386; Optics Letters 50 (4), 1168-1171) and complex networks (International Journal of Data Science and Analytics 18 (3), 259-273). |
Forcato, Cecilia
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PhD in Biological Sciences
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I am a Researcher and Associate Professor at ITBA, and I direct the Sleep and Memory Lab. I studied Biology at UBA, and my undergraduate thesis focused on Learning and Memory in patients with disorders of consciousness. During my PhD at UBA, I investigated the reactivation and modification of declarative memories in humans. I then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution on the neural correlates of reconsolidation using fMRI, and another at the University of Tübingen, where I studied the targeted reactivation of memory during sleep. In 2019, I moved my lab to ITBA, where I lead an interdisciplinary team that investigates sleep, memory, and consciousness, including neuromodulation, memory enhancement, and altered states such as lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences. In 2022, I co-founded NeuroAcoustics, a science and technology-based startup. www.labsuenoymemoria.com |
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Garcia-Scrigna, Javier Andrés
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Ph.D. of Science and Technology
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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (UBA) and a PhD in Science and Technology (UNSAM-CNEA) with over 18 years of experience in solar energy. I have participated in research projects and technological developments related to the space and terrestrial use of solar energy, including the SAC-D and SAOCOM projects. Currently, I lead the development of solar panels for CubeSats, designed entirely at CNEA. This project aims to provide innovative and competitive solutions for the space sector, strengthening Latin America’s technological capabilities. I am interested in promoting technological collaboration between companies and the national science and technology system, contributing to the development of high-impact projects. In addition, I am a professor at the National University of San Martín, where I share my experience and passion for technology. |
Gentile, Guillermina
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PhD in Engineering
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Areas of interest: Nanotechnology in water treatment. |
Ghersin, Alejandro
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Ph.D. from the University of Buenos Aires in the area of engineering
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He holds a PhD from the University of Buenos Aires, Engineering Department (FIUBA 2009), and a degree in Electronic Engineering (FIUBA 2000). Since 1999, he has dedicated his research and teaching career to automatic control, with applications in robotics, aerospace systems engineering, and the design of control systems for medical applications and pointing control systems in satellite optical communications. His professional background includes positions at CONAE (1999-2006) and UNQ (2007-2008), and he has been a tenured professor at ITBA since 2009. He has been a researcher at CONICET since 2012. He also teaches at FIUBA, where he is an Associate Professor. He worked as a consultant for Skyloom Global (2023-2024). |
Gleiser, Pablo Martín
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PhD in Physics
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Dr. Pablo M. Gleiser holds a Bachelor’s degree (1997) and a PhD in Physics (2001) from FAMAF, National University of Córdoba. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Complex Systems at the University of Barcelona, Spain (2001-2004). He worked as a CONICET Researcher (2004-2023) in the Department of Statistical and Interdisciplinary Physics and later in the Department of Medical Physics, both at the Bariloche Atomic Center. His scientific output exceeds 50 publications, demonstrating a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, encompassing social network analysis, connectomics, circadian rhythms, sleep studies, and robotics. He is the Co-Founder of NeuroAcoustics, a company focused on neurotechnology applied to sleep and cognition. He completed coursework for a Master’s degree in Strategic and Technological Management (2023-2024) at ITBA, where he is an Associate Professor and Researcher. |
Gómez, Leticia
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PhD in Computer Engineering
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Professor in the Specialization and Master’s Program in Data Science. Areas of interest: Databases, Spatiotemporal Databases, OLAP, and Graphs. He has publications in these research areas. |
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Katche, Cynthia
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Ph.D. of Biological Sciences
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She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (2004) and a PhD in Biological Sciences from the same institution (2011). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires and, since 2014, has worked as a CONICET Researcher. In 2022, she joined the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA), where she teaches undergraduate courses such as Biology, as well as Brain Chemistry in the Master’s Program in Life Sciences and Technology. She currently conducts her research at ITBA, focusing on understanding the molecular circuits and mechanisms that underpin recognition memory processing, with the aim of contributing to the design of new therapeutic strategies for patients with cognitive deficits associated with the deterioration of key brain structures. |
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Lelic, Rifat
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Ph.D. of Administration
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Co-director of the DIS PhD program. Professor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Industrial Engineer, MBA, PhD in Management. Thesis advisor. Interested in Systemic Innovation, Environmental Economics, Fuzzy Logic, and the Triple Bottom Line. |
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Maffi, Juan
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PhD in Engineering
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Juan M. Maffi is a Chemical Engineer and researcher specializing in phase inversion phenomena, polymer engineering, and artificial intelligence applications in chemical processes. His work explores the mechanisms governing phase inversion in polymer and liquid-liquid dispersions, particularly in the synthesis of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). He has contributed to the advancement of fluid dynamics modeling, the development of sustainable additives for drilling fluids, and the use of artificial intelligence to predict the behavior of dispersed systems. His research has been published in high-impact journals, including Polymer Engineering & Science, Chemical Engineering Science, and Colloids and Surfaces. Dr. Maffi currently serves as Director of the Chemical Engineering program at ITBA. |
Martin, Christian Marcelo
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Ph.D. of Civil Engineering
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He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées ParisTech – UNPSJB) and a degree in Civil Engineering (UBA). His research focuses on the design, characterization, and modeling of innovative cementitious materials, with an emphasis on lightweight cement pastes for geological CO₂ storage, durability under extreme conditions, and nanotechnology applications. He has participated in international projects in France, Norway, and Spain, and has over 15 publications in specialized international journals and conferences. He currently teaches at the University of Buenos Aires and is a researcher in the Civil Engineering program at ITBA. |
Martini, M. Florencia
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PhD, Biophysics area
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As a researcher, I possess extensive experience in the physical chemistry of lipid systems, integrating experimental and computational methodologies to address high-impact scientific questions. My career includes the development of models for rational drug design and the molecular understanding of pharmacological, pharmaceutical, and material systems, as well as the publication of 46 articles in indexed international journals. I am proficient in tools for studying quantum and classical molecular models and possess the knowledge necessary to perform fine-tuned parameterizations for their proper experimental validation. I also use programming languages for analyzing molecular dynamics trajectories. I have collaborated with international teams, contributing to the understanding of complex biological systems. I work as a professor in higher education and in human resource development in computational chemistry and biophysics. |
Medina, Jorge
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Ph.D. of Medicine
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He graduated with Honors from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in 1976. He later received the Faculty Award for the best doctoral thesis of 1982. A Guggenheim Fellow in 1996 (USA), he is an academic member of several national and international academic and scientific institutions. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to neuroscience research, and is especially recognized for his theories on the formation, expression, and persistence of memory (Bunge y Born Prize for Neuroscience 2020). He has also distinguished himself in university teaching (former Director of the Department of Physiology, UBA), the mentorship of students (supervising 24 doctoral theses), and administrative roles (Secretary of Science and Technology at UBA, former president of UBATEC). Currently, he is a Researcher at ITBA and an Honorary Senior Researcher at CONICET. He is particularly interested in studying the brain mechanisms involved in the forgetting of our memories. |
Moncada, Diego
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PhD in Biological Sciences
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He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires and a PhD in Biological Sciences from the same institution. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship as a research scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology in Germany. Currently, he is a Full Professor of Neuroscience at the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology and a CONICET Research Fellow. He directs the Memory Neurophysiology Laboratory, where he studies the processes of memory formation and modulation, analyzing how and why events close to learning can influence its consolidation and updating, as well as identifying the organization/structure of memory as it is updated with new information. He also collaborates on the development of equipment and software for neuroscience research. |
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Orlando, Valeria Alejandra
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Master in Finance
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Valeria Orlando holds a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and a Master’s degree in Finance from UCEMA. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics at ITBA. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Systemic Innovation Management at ITBA. |
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Parisi, Daniel
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Ph.D.
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Daniel R. Parisi is a Professor at the “Buenos Aires Institute of Technology” (ITBA) and a Researcher at the “National Scientific and Technical Research Council” (CONICET, Argentina). Daniel graduates in Physics in 1998 and received his doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and from the National Institute of Applied Science at Rennes (France) in 2003. Since then, he has dedicated to basic and applied research on active matter systems in general, and in particular, to pedestrian dynamics. Area in which he has collected experimental data; developed validated models, and transferred knowledge to simulation software and consultancy. In 2006, he co-founded “Urbix”, an Argentinean tech-based company that provided pedestrian flow simulation and characterization. More recently (2019) he was awarded a “Human Frontier Science Program” (HFSP) grant as part of an international team. Currently, he is the head of the “Center of Physical, Biological, and Social Agents” (CAFiBiS) at ITBA. |
Patterson, Germán
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Ph.D. of Physical Sciences
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Germán Patterson holds a degree in Physical Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where he also obtained his doctorate in 2014. He completed postdoctoral stays at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and at the School of Engineering of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), both in Barcelona, Spain (2015-2016), as well as at the Technological Institute of Buenos Aires (2016-2017). Since 2017, he has been a researcher at CONICET, where he has held positions as assistant researcher and, subsequently, associate researcher. He also teaches at the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA) and at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (FCEN-UBA). His research focuses on collective behavior and stochastic systems, with a particular interest in interacting self-propelled particles. |
Piatti, Verónica del Carmen
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Ph.D.
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Verónica del Carmen Piatti holds a degree in Biology from the National University of Córdoba and a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires. Her doctoral work, conducted at the Leloir Institute Foundation – IIBBA – CONICET, focused on the study of the development of new neurons in the adult brain. During her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego (USA), she specialized in the neurophysiology of cognitive behavior. Thanks to The PEW Charitable Trusts’ Latin American scholarship program, he was able to transfer knowledge and equipment to Argentina to investigate the neuronal syntax of spatial navigation in vivo. Verónica is currently a CONICET researcher at the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA). Her research interests include the study of mental pathways for achieving a goal, the effect of vocalizations on efficient navigation, the modulation of spatial learning, cognitive flexibility, and anxiety related to climate change. In addition, she is a professor of the course “Biological Information Networks”, an innovative proposal from the inside-out perspective of neuroscience, which will be taught in the research and doctoral department of ITBA. |
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Ramele, Rodrigo
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Ph.D. of Computer Engineering
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Rodrigo Ramele, a Computer Engineer from the National University of La Matanza (Argentina), holds a Postgraduate Specialization in Cryptography from the M. Savio Higher Education Institute (Argentina), a Postgraduate Research Diploma in Robotics and Bioengineering from Tohoku University (Japan), a PhD in Engineering from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (Argentina), and is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Essex (United Kingdom). With professional experience as a software engineer for several companies and as a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Rodrigo is an Associate Professor at ITBA University in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Co-founder and CTO of NeuroAcoustics Inc. https://www.neuroacoustics.io/. |
Ramos, Alberto Javier
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Ph.D. of Medicine (UBA)
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Alberto Javier Ramos is a Principal Investigator at CONICET and a Full Professor of Histology and Anatomy at ITBA. A biochemist (UBA, 1995) and PhD from UBA (UBA, 2001), he completed postdoctoral fellowships at Austral University and McGill University (Canada). A specialist in neuroscience, he has led more than 20 projects on neuroinflammation, cellular response to brain damage, and new treatment strategies for cerebral ischemia, sleep apnea, brain trauma, and epilepsy. He has published 49 articles, directed nine doctoral dissertations and numerous national and international master’s theses, as well as undergraduate theses. He taught at UBA (2007–2022) and since 2012 has been a Professor in the IMBS Master’s Program (University of Freiburg-UBA). He has served on numerous dissertation committees, as an evaluator for CONEAU and national and international grants, and as an editorial board member for scientific journals. He has also made technological contributions in the field of clinical biochemistry. He received national and international awards. |
Risseto, Romina Paula
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Architect specializing in Energy and Sustainability – Dr.-Ing.
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I am an architect (University of Buenos Aires), hold a Master’s degree from the Technical University of Vienna (TUWien), and a PhD from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). I am currently an Adjunct Professor and Researcher at ITBA. My work specializes in sustainability and energy in buildings, with a focus on building science, indoor environmental quality, sustainable energy systems, and user comfort. Previously, I was a researcher at KIT, Germany, leading building rehabilitation projects and evaluating the impact on energy efficiency and user satisfaction with environmental quality. I also actively participate in the IEA EBC Annex 95 research group on “Human-Centric Buildings for a Changing Climate.” |
Rossi, Ezequiel
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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Dr. Ezequiel Rossi is a Chemical Engineer and holds a PhD in Engineering from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA), where he works as a Researcher and Adjunct Professor. His work focuses on the development of functional materials from renewable resources, with a particular interest in waste utilization. He has experience in the chemical modification of biopolymers and in the design of materials applied primarily to the treatment of contaminated water. Currently, he is working on the development of bio-based and biodegradable bioplastics, contributing to mitigating the environmental impact associated with plastic waste. Their research seeks to provide innovative solutions to relevant environmental problems, promoting the efficient use of natural resources and the transfer of knowledge to the productive sector. |
Ryan, Daniel
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Ph.D. in political science
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PhD in Political Science (University of Texas at Austin, USA), Master of Laws in Environmental Law (London University, UK), and lawyer (National University of Córdoba, Argentina). He held various leadership positions at the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation (FARN) and was coordinator of the Regional Network on Climate Change and Decision-Making. He is currently a professor and researcher, and Director of the Master’s Program in Policy Analysis at the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA). His main areas of research and teaching are: governance and environmental and climate policy, public participation, and the relationship between science and policy in climate change and sustainability. |
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Sánchez Peña, Ricardo
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Ph.D. of Engineering
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He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering (University of Buenos Aires), a Master’s degree, and a PhD from the California Institute of Technology. He is a Senior Researcher at CONICET (Retired) and directed the Research and Ph.D.al Department at ITBA (2009-2022). He has worked at CITEDEF, CNEA, CNIE, and CONAE (Argentina). He has collaborated with NASA and the space agencies of Germany and Brazil. He was a professor at UBA (1989-2004), reaching the rank of Full Professor. He was a Ramón y Cajal Fellow and a Senior ICREA Professor and Researcher at UPC (Barcelona). He has been a Visiting Professor/Researcher at universities in the USA and a consultant for ZonaTech (USA), Alstom-Ecotecnia (Spain), STI, and VENG (Argentina). He has published six books with Springer, Wiley, Elsevier, and national publishers and has over 200 articles in journals and conference proceedings. He has directed projects in the USA, Spain, the EU (FP7), and Argentina. Awarded by NASA, IEEE, KONEX, ANI, and ANCEFN. He has worked in acoustic, mechanical, aerospace, and process engineering. He currently works as a researcher at ITBA and leads a project on control applied to neurobiology and the artificial pancreas project in Argentina. (https://diabetek.org/). |
Sánchez Trejo, Víctor Gabriel
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Ph.D. of Management Sciences
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Víctor Gabriel Sánchez Trejo is a Research Professor at the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology where he investigates the role of enablers in the Academia-Industry relationship within innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from Jean-Moulin University and a Master’s degree in Socioeconomic Management from Lumière University in Lyon, France. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo in Mexico and is a graduate of the ADIT: Senior Management Program in Innovation and Technology at IPADE in Mexico. He is also the director of international operations at the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Initiative, and the founder of the Pragmatec technology transfer office. |
Stripeikis, Jorge
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Ph.D. of Chemical Sciences
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Her research has focused on developing ultratrace analytical methodologies to quantify and discriminate chemical species of metallic toxins in environmentally significant matrices. In recent years, she has concentrated on studying the presence of arsenic in aquifers in Argentina. He is responsible for the Arsenic Map, an outreach project that, with an open and collaborative dynamic, receives voluntary contributions of samples in which the concentration of the element is measured. The data feeds a platform where the most affected regions can be visualized on an interactive map. |
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Tasque, Joana
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Ph.D. from the University of Buenos Aires, area of Chemical Sciences
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I graduated with a degree in Chemistry from the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). I completed postgraduate studies at the same institution, obtaining a PhD from the University of Buenos Aires in the field of Chemical Sciences. Subsequently, I undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC) – CONICET. Currently, I work as Head of Practical Work in the subjects Organic Chemistry I and II at the Technological Institute of Buenos Aires (ITBA). These investigations were geared towards the creation of materials applicable to industrial requirements, considering both their scalability potential and their application in the field. As a result of these investigations, I made scientific publications and obtained two patents related to the topics mentioned. |
Tedesco, Marcelo
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Ph.D. of Business and Social Sciences
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Marcelo is the Director of Research in Economic Sciences, Society and Management at ITBA and Director of the Ph.D.ate in Systemic Innovation. He is also an International Research Collaborator at the MIT LIFT Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was also a Research Affiliate at the MIT D-Lab, where he founded and directs Global Ecosystem Dynamics (GED), an international research initiative focused on advancing knowledge about economic ecosystems around the world. Through GED, he has conducted field studies in 28 cities across 17 countries. Among some executive positions, he was the Strategy Director of TOSHIBA BS Latin America and Executive Director for Mexico of the MIT Business Forum. He holds a PhD in Business and Social Science, a double master’s degree in International Business from La Salle Barcelona and FUDAN Shanghai, a diploma in Social Anthropology from the University of Oxford, and postgraduate studies in Philosophy and Business Transformation at MIT. |
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Vaisman, Alejandro
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Ph.D. of Computer Science
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A civil engineer with a degree in Computer Science and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of Toronto (UoT), where he also taught database courses. He was a professor at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences (FCEyN) of UBA and director of the Master’s program in Data Mining at that university. He was a professor at the University of the Republic (Uruguay) and a visiting researcher at the University of Toronto, the University of the Republic (Uruguay), the Polytechnic University of Madrid, the University of Chile, and the University of Hasselt and the University of Brussels (Belgium). He is a professor and researcher at ITBA, where he directs the Master’s program in Data Science. His research interests focus on databases, business intelligence (BI), graph databases, and GIS. He has published scientific articles in international conferences and journals (https://dblp.org/pid/58/6139.html). He is co-author of the books *Data Warehouse Systems: Design and Implementation* and *Mobility Data Science: From Data to Insights*, published by Springer Nature. |
Villarreal, Alejandro
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Ph.D. in Biology – UBA
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I hold a Bachelor’s degree (2009) and a PhD in Biology (2014) from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), specializing in neurobiology and neuropathology. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Freiburg (2014-2018, Germany), where I researched epigenetic mechanisms of neurodevelopment. Since 2018, I have been a researcher at CONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina) and, since 2021, a lecturer at IBTA (Institute of Biotechnology and Agronomy) in areas such as biology, gene editing, cell culture, and cell reprogramming. I am currently also a researcher at ITBA, where we have begun exploring microfluidics as a tool for modulating the cellular microenvironment. My primary research tool is cell culture. |
Viola, Haydee
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Ph.D. of Biological Sciences
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She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and a PhD in Biological Sciences from the same university. During her doctoral studies, she investigated the anxiolytic effects of natural compounds isolated from medicinal plants. She is currently a Principal Investigator at CONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council), an Associate Professor at UBA, and a Full Professor at ITBA (Buenos Aires Institute of Technology). She directs the Memory Laboratory, where she studies the processes of long-term memory formation. She studies rodent behavior in learning tasks and investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying memory. She has proposed the “Behavioral Tagging” hypothesis as a cellular mechanism for memory formation and persistence. Her research includes a translational approach with non-invasive activities in humans. In recent years, she has focused her studies on the impact of glial cells on memory dynamics. She has directed 15 undergraduate and doctoral theses and has received awards including the one awarded by the International Foundation for Science/ King Baudouin and the L’Oréal-UNESCO National Award “For Women in Science” in collaboration with CONICET. |
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Weisstaub, Noelia
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Ph.D.
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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Buenos Aires and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in New York (USA). My research lies at the intersection of serotonin, memory, and cognition, with a particular focus on the role of serotonin 2A (5-HT2AR) receptors in episodic memory and cognitive flexibility. Since completing my doctorate, I have been deeply interested in understanding the function of serotonin, and as my academic career progressed, I broadened my focus to include cognition, bridging the gap between these two fields. While serotonergic modulation has historically been primarily associated with emotion, its dense innervation throughout the brain strongly suggests a fundamental role in cognitive processes—a hypothesis that has guided my research for the past decade. In the laboratory, we have established, adapted, and designed behavioral tasks to unravel the contributions of brain structures, molecular pathways, and neuromodulators to episodic memory. Many of these mechanisms are crucial for cognitive flexibility and are often impaired in psychiatric and neurological disorders. My expertise encompasses behavioral neuroscience, electrophysiology, and molecular and cellular analyses in rodent models, allowing me to address these questions holistically. |