Mr. Carlos Alberto Vasquez Jalpa | Robotics | Best Researcher Award
Student at National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico
A multidisciplinary mechanical engineer with a robust foundation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and microelectronics, this researcher has consistently merged hands-on engineering with deep theoretical understanding. From soft robotics to hybrid neural networks, the researcher has demonstrated the ability to innovate across domains, contributing to both academia and industry through projects, leadership, and international collaboration.
Profile
Best Researcher Award
This researcher is highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award” due to a strong combination of practical engineering accomplishments and innovative AI-driven research. Their multidisciplinary expertise, publications, leadership in rocketry and robotics, and contributions to international research efforts highlight a strong profile. They also demonstrate a consistent commitment to global problem-solving through co-creative education and technical application.
Education
The academic journey began with a technical diploma in Industrial Maintenance (2012–2015), followed by a degree in Mechanical Engineering (2015–2020), focusing on hydrogen peroxide separation for soft energy in robotics. The researcher then pursued a Master of Science in Engineering in Microelectronics (2020–2022), with a thesis on neuroevolution of hybrid neural networks in robotic agents, showcasing a progression from mechanical systems toward intelligent automation and AI applications.
Experience
With experience spanning design, AI development, and international academic collaboration, the researcher held several significant roles. As an AI Developer at INNOVA 3D Mexico, they led neural network deployments across robotic platforms. They designed hybrid neural networks at ESIME Culhuacan, contributing to global institutions like the Tokyo University of Electro-communications and the University of Science and Technology of China. As a mechanical designer at Ticsa Grupo EPM, they led water treatment design projects, and at Antares Space, they led advanced rocketry designs and CAD optimization efforts.
Research Interest
Their research interests center on artificial intelligence, robotics, neural network design, and hybrid neuroevolution models. They are particularly focused on applying deep reinforcement learning to robotic systems and using soft robotics as a sustainable alternative in automation. Their interests also extend into IoT, electronics, and precision engineering tools, enabling cross-domain innovations.
Publication
A significant contribution to academic literature includes the publication titled “A deep reinforcement learning algorithm based on modified Twin delay DDPG method for robotic applications,” which was presented at the 21st International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems in 2021. This research explored enhanced reinforcement learning strategies tailored to robotic systems, highlighting the author’s advancement of practical AI applications in control systems.
Conclusion
This researcher exemplifies technical excellence, global collaboration, and innovative research. Their ability to transition between mechanical systems and advanced AI frameworks, paired with leadership roles in research and engineering, positions them as a compelling candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” With a consistent trajectory toward impactful, interdisciplinary problem-solving, their contributions have set a strong foundation for future breakthroughs in intelligent systems and robotics.