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
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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 1-3B25 - 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)
THESIS ADVISOR / COMMITTEE MEMBER
"Generación sintética de datos de clima espacial usando aprendizaje generativo". Jorge Ruiz Murillo. Physics Engineering. November 2023. [Thesis Advisor]
"Diseño de un sistema automatizado para pruebas de inspección de electrodos de RF en Boston Scientific CR". Sebastian Arias Sanchez. Mechatronics Engineering. November 2021. [Thesis Advisor]
"Modernización de los tableros de automatización y diseños de un sistema de control para la caldera Babcock en la empresa LATAM Agrialim". Francis Alfaro Moya. Mechatronics Engineering. November 2021. [Thesis Advisor]
"Diseño de un sistema de alarma y monitoreo en la dosificación de productos químicos para el proceso de lavado en Abbott Costa Rica". Luis Monge Aguilar. April 2021. [Thesis Advisor]
"Diseño de un sistema de dosificación de hidrógeno para abastecimiento en vehículos eléctricos de celdas de combustible". Helbert Ricardo Piedra Solís. Mechatronics Engineering. August 2020. [Thesis Advisor]
"Elaboración de una guía de diseño para un sistema de control y monitoreo de las variables críticas en los manejadores de aire de la planta Dry de Edwards Lifesciences en Cartago para una futura integración con el sistema de gestión de edificios". Jose Carlos Palacios Rodriguez. Mechatronics Engineering. June 2019. [Thesis Advisor]
"Mejoras en la estimación de posición de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado integrando múltiples sensores". Ing. Esteban Rivera Castillo. Master in Electronic Engineering. TBD. [Thesis Committee]