Engr. Robert Justin Chavez of Computer Engineering Department, BulSU COE

Biography:

Robert Justin S. Chavez is a Computer Engineering Instructor and the current Technology and Data Intelligence Officer of the College of Engineering at Bulacan State University. He has been teaching Computer Engineering since 2017, with expertise in programming, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, the Internet of Things (IoT), and software development.

As an educator and technology practitioner, he actively develops innovative technology solutions for education, engineering, and community applications. His projects include AI-powered recognition systems, IoT-based monitoring platforms, mobile applications, and digital information systems. He also gained professional experience in machine learning engineering through his internship at Accenture.

Chavez is currently applying for graduation from the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program at Mapúa University. He is passionate about integrating emerging technologies into teaching, research, and practical applications, with a strong commitment to promoting digital innovation and empowering individuals and institutions to use technology effectively in addressing real-world challenges.

Email:

Address:Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines, 3001

Engr. Paul Ryan Santiago of Electronics Engineer Department, BulSU COE

Biography:

Mr. Paul Ryan A. Santiago is an Electronics Engineer, researcher, and educator known for his work in embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Tiny Machine Learning. He serves as a faculty member in the Electronics Engineering (ECE) department, an adviser of the Association of Engineering Youth for Sustainable Innovations (AEYSI BulSU), a project leader of two (2) DOST-funded projects at Bulacan State University (BulSU), and a former researcher at the Ateneo Innovation Center. 

He teaches electronics engineering and serves as the FABLAB Center In-Charge at Bulacan State University. He focuses heavily on Embedded AI and IoT, applied to, but not limited to, biomedical devices, environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance, robotics, education, and more. With a deep technical background in Edge Computing and Wireless Sensor Networks, Engr. Paul Ryan has shared his expertise as a speaker for the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP), Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP), and various academic organizations. His research portfolio includes several Scopus-indexed published works and patents, covering diverse applications such as computer vision-based healthcare monitoring, predictive maintenance for induction motors, IoT edge devices to track clinical risk outcomes in mechanical ventilators, and fault-tolerant IoT trainer boards. Driven by the goal of "changing the game" for PWDs, he continues to explore how AI can be leveraged to create more inclusive and accessible technological solutions. He is most notably recognized for developing a non-invasive Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Translator that utilizes Continuous-Wave Doppler Radar and Tiny Machine Learning, a project designed to provide a privacy-conscious and motion-based communication tool for the hearing-impaired. Engr. Santiago is actively involved in STEM outreach, conducting workshops for local students to spark interest in science and technology, especially in robotics, electronics, AI, and microcontrollers. 

Email:

Address:Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines, 3000