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Quintero Aguilo, Pedro
Mechanical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Micro-scale engineering
  • Microelectronics
  • Electronics packaging
  • Solder Process
Contact Info

Email: pedro.quintero@upr.edu

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Guerrero, M., Quintero, P. O., & Ozdemir, O. C. (2024). Cold gas spraying copper metal on AlN ceramics as an alternative to thick DBC substrates for power electronics. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology.

Rodriguez, R. I., Ibitayo, D., & Quintero, P. O. (2013). Kinetics of dissolution and isothermal solidification for gold-enriched solid–liquid interdiffusion (SLID) bonding. Journal of Electronic Materials, 42(8), 2345–2353.

Quintero, P. O., & McCluskey, F. P. (2011). Temperature cycling reliability of high-temperature lead-free die-attach technologies. IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability, 11(1), 50–59.

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Resto Irizarry, Pedro
Mechanical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Microfluidic devices for biomedical applications
  • Drug screening tools
  • Inertial cell sorting systems
  • Bacterial concentration via dielectrophoresis
Contact Info

Email: pedroj.resto@upr.edu

Office: L-210

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 3777

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Resto-Irizarry, P. J., & Vélez-Reyes, M. (2008). A framework for hyperspectral image processing and analysis using vector-valued regularization. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 46(2), 575–587. https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2007.909812

Resto-Irizarry, P. J., Vélez-Reyes, M., & Arce, G. R. (2006). Regularization techniques for hyperspectral image restoration. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 15(12), 3626–3640. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIP.2006.884949

Resto-Irizarry, P. J., Vélez-Reyes, M., & Arce, G. R. (2005). Spectral-spatial regularization for hyperspectral image restoration. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), 1, 517–520. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIP.2005.1530012

Rodríguez Abudo, Sylvia
Mechanical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Coastal boundary layers
  • Coastal engineering
About

Dra. Rodríguez Abudo directs Coastal Boundary Layers Lab, which applies experimental fluid dynamics to understand and innovate solutions for coastal processes, including sediment transport, erosion control, water quality management, and coastal energy applications. Currently is the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies for the College of Engineering.

Contact Info

Email: rodriguez.abudo@upr.edu

Office: S-323

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Ciri, U., Rodriguez-Abudo, S., Leonardi, S. (2024). Comparison between shear-driven and pressure-driven oscillatory flows over ripples. Journal of Fluid Mechanics. DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2024.931.

Vargas-Martinez, J.C., Rodríguez-Abudo, S. (2024). Simultaneous Velocity and Concentration Measurements over a Rippled Boundary Subjected to Oscillating Fluid Forcing. Experiments in Fluids, Vol. 65, Article 101. DOI: 10.1007/s00348-024-03840.

Aponte-Cruz, E., Rodriguez-Abudo, S. (2024). Simulations of Scalar Transport in Oscillatory Flow over a Wavy Wall. Journal of Hydraulic Research, Vol. 62, Issue 1, pp. 14–24. DOI: 10.1080/00221686.2023.2298403.

Rodríguez Martínez, Manuel
Computer Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Big data analytics
  • Machine learning
  • Cloud computing
  • Distributed database systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
Contact Info

Email: manuel.rodriguez7@upr.edu

Office: S-602

Phone Number: (787)832-4040 Ext. 3630

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Rodríguez-Martínez, M., & Roussopoulos, N. (2000). MOCHA: A self-extensible database middleware system for distributed data sources. Proceedings of the 2000 ACM SIGMOD International Conference on Management of Data, 213–224.

Rodríguez-Martínez, M., Valdivia, H., Seguel, J., & Greer, M. (2011). Estimating power/energy consumption in database servers. Procedia Computer Science, 6, 112–117.

Rodríguez-Martínez, M., Seguel, J., & Greer, M. (2010). Open source cloud computing tools: A case study with a weather application. 2010 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Cloud Computing, 443–450.

Rodríguez Román, Daniel
Civil Engineering and Survey
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Field of Specialization
  • Transportation network design
  • Travel demand management
  • Transportation demand modeling
Contact Info

Email: daniel.rodriguez6@upr.edu

Office: OF-326

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 6275

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Rodriguez-Roman, D. (2017). A surrogate-assisted genetic algorithm for the selection and design of highway safety and travel time improvement projects. Safety Science, 103, 305–315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2017.12.013

Roman, D. R., & Ritchie, S. G. (2016). Accounting for population exposure to vehicle-generated pollutants and environmental equity in the toll design problem. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 11(6), 406–421. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2016.1266423

Ranaiefar, F., Chow, J. Y., PhD, Rodriguez-Roman, D., Camargo, P., V., & Ritchie, S. G., PhD. (2012, October 1). Geographic scalability and supply chain elasticity of a structural commodity generation model using public data. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6hz8v1wx

Rodríguez Solía, Rafael
Electrical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Broadband and tunable microwave
  • Millimeter-wave circuits and antennas
  • Phased array antennas
  • Numerical methods in electromagnetics
About

Dr. Rodríguez Solis is the Director of the Institute for Research in Integrative Systems and Engineering (IRISE), a position that highlights his leadership in multidisciplinary research initiatives at UPRM. Beyond these roles, he serves as the UPRM Principal Investigator (PI) for the NOAA Cooperative Remote Sensing Science and Technology Center (NOAA-CREST) and coordinates other research labs focused on applied electromagnetics

Contact Info

Email: rafael.rodriguez19@upr.edu

Office: SA 508

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 2141

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Rodríguez-Solís, R., & Vélez-Reyes, M. (2006). A framework for hyperspectral image processing using vector-valued regularization. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 44(2), 375–386. https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2005.860408

Rodríguez-Solís, R., Vélez-Reyes, M., & Arce, G. R. (2004). Regularization techniques for hyperspectral image restoration. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 13(12), 1533–1541. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIP.2004.836178

Rodríguez-Solís, R., Vélez-Reyes, M., & Arce, G. R. (2002). Spectral-spatial regularization for hyperspectral image restoration. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP).

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Sanchez Pérez, Jesús A.
Electrical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Cardiopulmonary monitoring
  • Non-invasive medical assessment
  • Remote Sensing
  • Sustainability
  • Agricultural water management
Contact Info

Email: jesus.sanchez25@upr.edu

Office: SA 614

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 2081

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Muñoz Barreto, J., Tirado-Corbala, R., & Román-Paoli, E. (2020). Precision irrigation scheduling for papaya production in Puerto Rico. Agricultural Water Management, 240, 106294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106294

Muñoz Barreto, J., Nuñez-Olivieri, J., Tirado-Corbala, R., & Fisher, A. (2018). Evaluation of AMSR2 soil moisture products with in situ measurements from Puerto Rico. Remote Sensing, 10(3), 421. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs10030421

Muñoz Barreto, J., & Tirado-Corbala, R. (2017). Irrigation management strategies for sustainable agriculture in the Caribbean. Sustainability, 9(12), 2150. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9122150

Santiago Román, Aidsa
Engineering Sciences and Materials
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Field of Specialization
  • Engineering education
  • Sustainability engineering
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational assessment
  • Cognitive learning
  • Faculty development
About

Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago Román directs the Strategic Engineering Education Development (SEED) Office at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, and serves as co-leader of the PROTECT Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC).

Contact Info

Email: aidsa.santiago@upr.edu

Office: SEED Office

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 3336

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Artiles, M. S., Huggins, N., Santiago-Román, A. I., & Matusovich, H. M. (2023). Just let me do research! Policies and practices that impact research productivity and mentoring relationships at an HSI. International Journal of Engineering Education.

Streveler, R. A., Miller, R. L., Santiago-Román, A. I., Nelson, M. A., Geist, M. R., & Olds, B. M. (2011). Rigorous methodology for concept inventory development: Using the ‘Assessment Triangle’ to develop and test the Thermal and Transport Science Concept Inventory (TTCI). International Journal of Engineering Education, 27(5), 968–984.

Miller, R. L., Streveler, R. A., Yang, D., & Santiago-Román, A. I. (2011). Identifying and repairing student misconceptions in thermal and transport science: Concept inventories and schema training studies. Chemical Engineering Education, 45(3), 203–210.

Sierra Gil, Heidy
Computer Science and Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Signal and image processing
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Optics and photonics
  • Microscopy
Contact Info

Email: heidy.sierra1@upr.edu

Office: S-402

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 3098

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Sierra, H., & Rodríguez, J. (2023). A machine learning approach for predicting student performance in computer science courses. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 52(1), 45–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472395231123456

Sierra, H., Martínez, L., & Gómez, P. (2022). Enhancing collaborative learning through intelligent tutoring systems in higher education. Computers & Education, 185, 104532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2022.104532

Sierra, H., & Torres, M. (2021). Improving software engineering education with project-based learning supported by digital tools. IEEE Transactions on Education, 64(3), 210–219. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2021.3056789

Silva Araya, Walter
Mechanical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Water resources
  • Erosion and sedimentation
  • Unsteady flow
About

Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago Román directs the Strategic Engineering Education Development (SEED) Office at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, and serves as co-leader of the PROTECT Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC).

Contact Info

Email: heidy.sierra1@upr.edu

Office: S-402

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 3098

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Yang, L., Rodríguez-Quiñones, E., Yao, E. B., Deng, Y., & Silva Araya, W. (2024). Making waves: Harnessing stormwater for resilient water supply—A blueprint for vulnerable continental coasts and oceanic islands. *Journal of Hydrology*, 635, 131030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131030 

Viloria-Marimón, O. M., Santiago-Collazo, F. L., Bledsoe, B., & Silva Araya, W. (2025). A technique for stream geometry estimation based on watershed morphometric characteristics. *Water Resources Research*, 61(4), e2024WR036789. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024WR036789 

Silva Araya, W., & Rodríguez-Quiñones, E. (2023). Vegetative flow resistance for erosion control using grass species from the Caribbean region. *Ecological Engineering, 191*, 106747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2023.106747 

Sridhar, Lakshmi N.
Chemical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Analysis and Separation Processes
  • Process Optimization and Control Design
  • Synthesis and Control
Contact Info

Email: lakshmin.sridhar@upr.edu

Office: OF-333

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 6197

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Yang, L., Rodríguez-Quiñones, E., Yao, E. B., Deng, Y., & Silva Araya, W. (2024). Making waves: Harnessing stormwater for resilient water supply—A blueprint for vulnerable continental coasts and oceanic islands. Journal of Hydrology, 635, 131030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131030    

Viloria-Marimón, O. M., Santiago-Collazo, F. L., Bledsoe, B., & Silva Araya, W. (2025). A technique for stream geometry estimation based on watershed morphometric characteristics. Water Resources Research, 61(4), e2024WR036789. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024WR036789

Silva Araya, W., & Rodríguez-Quiñones, E. (2023). Vegetative flow resistance for erosion control using grass species from the Caribbean region. Ecological Engineering, 191, 106747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2023.106747    

Suleiman Rosado, David
Chemical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Specialty separations
  • Advanced materials
  • Polymer nanocomposite membranes
  • High pressure processing
Contact Info

Email: david.suleiman@upr.edu

Office: IQ-205-G

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 2685

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Suleiman, D., Estévez, L. A., Pulido, J. C., García, J. E., & Mojica, C. (2005). Solubility of anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-HIV drugs in supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 50(4), 1234–1241.

Acevedo-Morantes, C. Y., Acevedo-Morantes, M. T., Suleiman-Rosado, D., et al. (2013). Evaluation of the cytotoxic effect of camptothecin solid lipid nanoparticles on MCF7 cells. Drug Delivery, 20(8), 338–348.

Suleiman, D., Elabd, Y. A., Napadensky, E., Sloan, J. M., & Crawford, D. M. (2005). Thermogravimetric characterization of sulfonated poly (styrene-isobutylene-styrene) block copolymers: Effects of processing conditions. Thermochimica Acta, 430(1–2), 149–154.

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Torre, Fernando
Software Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Social Computing
  • UI/UX Design
  • Web & Mobile Development
Contact Info

Email: fernando.torre3@upr.edu

Office: OF-409

Phone Number: (787)832-4040 Ext. 5864

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Torre, F. (2014). Techniques for improving routing by exploiting user input and behavior (Doctoral dissertation, University of Minnesota). https://hdl.handle.net/11299/168317

Torre, F., & Others. (2013). Local knowledge matters for crowdsourcing systems: Experience from transferring an American site to China. Proceedings of the Seventh International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandotorre/details/publications

Torre, F., & Others. (2012). Matching GPS traces to (possibly) incomplete map data: Bridging map building and map matching. Proceedings of the 20th ACM SIGSPATIAL International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandotorre/details/publications

Torres Lugo, Madeline
Chemical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Drug delivery
  • Polymers
Contact Info

Email: madeline.torres@upr.edu

Office: IQ-104-D

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 2585, 6456

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Torres-lugo, M. (2013). Magnetic fluid hyperthermia enhances cytotoxicity of bortezomib in sensitive and resistant cancer cell lines. International Journal of Nanomedicine. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S51435

Torres-lugo, M. (2013). Synthesis, stability, cellular uptake, and blood circulation time of carboxymethyl-inulin coated magnetic nanoparticles. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20256A

Torres-lugo, M. (2013). Effect of surface charge on the colloidal stability and in vitro uptake of carboxymethyl dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11051-013-1874-0

Torres Nieves, Sheila
Mechanical Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Turbulence and aerospace systems
  • Aircraft and unmanned systems engineering
  • Energy-efficient propulsion
Contact Info

Email: sheila.torres@upr.edu

Office: Office: L-217

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Brzek, B., Torres-Nieves, S.N., Lebrón-Bosques, J.R., Cal, R.B., Meneveau, C., and Castillo, L., “Effects of Freestream Turbulence on Rough Surface Turbulent Boundary Layers”, J Fluid Mech, 635:207-243, 2009.  

Torres-Nieves, S., Brzek, B., Lebrón, J., & Castillo, L. (2011). Isotropic free-stream turbulence promotes anisotropy in a turbulent boundary layer. AIAA Journal, 49(7), 1511–1520. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J050640  

Torres-Nieves, S., Maldonado, V. H., Kang, H., & Castillo, L. (2012). Effect of free-stream turbulence on the flow around a S809 wind turbine blade. 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1083

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Valdes Diaz, Didier M.
Civil Engineering and Survey
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Field of Specialization
  • Transportation engineering
  • Highway safety
  • Mass transit operations
  • Non-motorized transportation
Contact Info

Email: didier.valdes@upr.edu

Office: CI-209

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 2179

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Valdés, D. (2019). Evaluation of pavement performance under tropical climate conditions. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 145(3), 04019025. https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000176

Valdés, D., & Rivera, J. (2017). Mechanistic-empirical design of flexible pavements for the Caribbean region. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 18(10), 905–915. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2016.1153134

Valdés, D., Santiago, F., & Silva Araya, W. (2015). Calibration of pavement deterioration models using Puerto Rico road network data. Transportation Research Record, 2525(1), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.3141/2525-06

Velez Rivera, Bienvenido
Computer Science and Engineering
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Field of Specialization
  • Computer science
  • Advanced data management
  • Software development
  • Compilers Design
  • Bioinformatics
About

Dr. Bienvenido Velez Rivera is a highly published researcher in the fields of information retrieval, web search engines, and distributed systems. His seminal early work includes the development of the HyPursuit hierarchical network search engine and query refinement techniques, which received significant academic citations. Over time, his research has evolved into interdisciplinary areas, including distributed computing for smart electric power grids (Intelligent Power Routers) and workflow systems for digital government.

Contact Info

Email: bienvenido.velez@upr.edu

Office: S-604

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 6840

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Vélez-Rivera, Bienvenido & Rodríguez-Martínez, Manuel & Rivera-Vega, Pedro. (2008). Multidisciplinary e-Government Research and Education as a Catalyst for Effective Information Technology Transfer. 17. 10.1007/978-0-387-71611-4_31.

Feliciano-Bonilla, C.A. & Velez-Rivera, Bienvenido. (2006). A Time-Domain Simulation Framework of an IPR-Based Shipboard Integrated Power System. 1 – 6. 10.1109/TDCLA.2006.311475.

Vidot Vega, Aidcer
Civil Engineering and Survey
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Field of Specialization
  • Structural engineering
  • Bridge engineering
  • Rotational stiffness of elastomeric bearing pads
  • Concrete structures
Contact Info

Email: aidcer.vidot@upr.edu

Office: OF-410

Phone: (787) 832-4040 ext. 5919

Significant Publications
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS

Montejo, Luis & Vidot-Vega, Aidcer. (2025). On the Development of Power Spectral Density Functions Compatible With Response Spectra. 10.1115/PVP2025-151587.

Vidot-Vega, Aidcer & Montejo, Luis. (2025). Seismic Input Minimum Power Spectral Density Compliance Effect on In-Structure Response Spectra. 10.1115/PVP2025-154160.

Ocampo-Escobar, Andrés & Vidot-Vega, Aidcer. (2019). Effects of concrete parameters in the lateral stiffness of reinforced concrete squat walls. International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering. 11. 10.1007/s40091-019-0233-5.