Felipe is an Electronic Engineer and Astrophysicist based in Costa Rica, with a strong interest in technology, digital communications, scientific programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and astronomy. He holds a PhD in Engineering, with current research focused on addressing complex problems in astrophysics—such as space weather forecasting and stellar parameter estimation—through advanced AI and ML architectures. His academic background includes an M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering with an emphasis in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), a Master Universitario in Astrophysics and Astronomy (MAA), an MBA in Business Administration, and an MTS in Philosophy.
TEACHING COURSES
2026
Theory of Communications and Digital Signal Processing - Mechatronics Engineering 1S26 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 1S26 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Machine Learning - Data Science Program - Computer Engineering School 1-3B25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2025
Theory of Communications and Digital Signal Processing - Mechatronics Engineering 1S25, 2S25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 1S25, 2S25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Machine Learning - Maestría en Computación con énfasis en Ciencias de la Computación 1S25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Machine Learning - Data Science Program - Computer Engineering School 3B25, 6B25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering 2Q25 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2024
Machine Learning - Escuela de Ciencias de la Computación e Informática 2S24 - UCR
Temas Especiales de Teoría de la Computación: Proceso de Análisis en Ciencia de Datos - Programa de Posgrado en Computación e Informática 2S24- UCR
Signals and Systems (Modelos de Sistemas) - Mechatronics Engineering 1 y 2S24 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Theory of Communications and Digital Signal Processing - Mechatronics Engineering 1 y 2S24 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 1 y 2S24 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Machine Learning - Data Science Program - Computer Engineering School 1B24 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2023
Signals and Systems (Modelos de Sistemas) - Mechatronics Engineering I y II S23 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Theory of Communications and Digital Signal Processing - Mechatronics Engineering I y II S23 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Designing Mechatronics Systems - Mechatronics Engineering 1S23 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Digital Electronics - Mechatronics Engineering IIS23 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 2S23 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2022
Signals and Systems (Modelos de Sistemas) - Mechatronics Engineering 1S22/2S22 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Theory of Communications and Digital Signal Processing - Mechatronics Engineering 1S22/2S22 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering 1Q22 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 2S22 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2021
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering 1Q21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Pattern Recognition - Electronic Engineering Department (Boston Scientific) 2Q21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Signals and Systems (Modelos de Sistemas) - Mechatronics Engineering 1S21/2S21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers - Mechatronics Engineering 1S21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Mechatronics Engineering 2S21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Electric Circuit Analysis: DC and AC - Mechatronics Engineering /Physics Engineering 2S21 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2020
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering 2Q20 - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2019
Big Data 6B19 - Data Science Program - Computer Engineering School - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Machine Learning 5B19 - Data Science Program - Computer Engineering School - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering (Embedded Systems 2Q19) - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering (DSP Group 1Q19) - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2018
Fundamental Astronomy - Physics Department - University of Costa Rica (course site)
Pattern Recognition - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Communication Interfaces - Scientific Master in Electronics Engineering - Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2017
Data Mining - Academic Master in Bioinformatics - University of Costa Rica (course site)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEES & LEADERSHIP ROLES
IEEE International Conference on Bio-Inspired Processing (BIP 2025) – Scientific Program Chair: Led the design, review, and selection of the technical program, ensuring thematic coherence, scientific quality, and diversity of contributions.
United Nations/Costa Rica Workshop on Machine Learning Applied to Space Weather and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (UNOOSA) – Local Support & Speaker (Session 3): Supported the organization and coordination of on-site logistics, technical infrastructure, and participant engagement, and delivered a hands-on session on machine learning techniques applied to space weather and GNSS data.
Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO 2026) – Local Chair Hybrid Conference: Coordinated on-site and virtual logistics, technical infrastructure, and local partnerships to ensure a seamless hybrid experience.