Digital Manufacturing Assembly Trainer with Digital Twin Simulator
2025 - 2026Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Role: Software Development Lead
My Background
I am an engineering educator, researcher, and AI/ML practitioner whose work connects teaching, applied research, and technology development. I teach and mentor future engineers while building intelligent systems that address real needs in manufacturing, transportation, robotics, and computer vision.
At De La Salle University, I contribute to engineering education and research through manufacturing engineering, machine learning, and applied AI. My experience spans government-funded innovation projects, industry AI development, and graduate research, with a focus on transforming technical concepts into practical systems for digital manufacturing, route planning, road condition monitoring, embedded intelligence, and edge computing.
Professional Snapshot
5+Years Experience
5+Funded Projects
10+Research Areas
4h-index
90Citations
17Publications
Expertise
Robotics and AutomationEmbedded SystemsEdge ComputingRemote SensingApplied Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningComputer VisionImage ProcessingOperations Research and OptimizationAdvanced Manufacturing TechnologiesAdditive ManufacturingProduct Design
Professional Experience
Visiting Graduate Student Researcher
National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan
2026 - PresentConducting research on visuo-tactile sensing for robotic grasping, focusing on sensor design, tactile perception, and robotic manipulation.
Lecturer and Faculty Researcher
De La Salle University, Philippines
2022 - PresentTeaching manufacturing engineering, machine learning, and applied AI courses while mentoring research-oriented student work through the Intelligent Systems Laboratory.
AI / ML Engineer
Intelligent Systems Innovation, Inc. (ISI)
2022 - PresentDeveloping AI applications and machine learning models, and leading applied AI and ML workshops for the company's internship program.
Computer Programmer III
Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research
2019 - 2022Built software for DOST-funded engineering research, including transport analytics, route planning, digital manufacturing training systems, and road condition monitoring.
Education
PhD in Manufacturing Engineering
De La Salle University
2022 - PresentMS in Manufacturing Engineering
De La Salle University
2020 - 2022BS in Electronic Engineering
Technological University of the Philippines
2016 - 2019Diploma in Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
Technological University of the Philippines
2013 - 2016Core Skills
PythonC++Machine LearningComputer VisionRoboticsEmbedded SystemsEdge ComputingOptimization
Certifications
Electronics Engineer
Professional Regulation Commission (2019)Fundamentals of Deep Learning
NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (2022)Government Funded Projects
Road Condition Monitoring and Evaluation Device
2025 - 2026Funding Agency: Commission on Higher Education (Grants in Aid)
Role: Technical Development Lead
Project Syllabi Smart Learning Management System
2024 - 2025Funding Agency: National Research Council of the Philippines
Role: Software Development Lead
Sustainable Technology-Assisted Route Planning for Region VI
2020 - 2022Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Role: Software Developer
Sustainable Cities and Communities in the Philippines Project
2020 - 2022Funding Agency: National Research Council of the Philippines
Role: Policy Researcher
FASTRAC: CATCHALL
2019 - 2022Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Role: Computer Vision Engineer
Leadership and Affiliations
National Research Council of the Philippines
Associate Member (2026 - Present)IEEE Philippines Section
Technical Committee Chair (2026 - Present)IEEE Philippines AESS/GRSS Joint Chapter
Section Secretary (2025 - Present)IEEE HNICEM International Conferences
Technical Chair & Session Chair (2022 - Present)Institutional Engagements
