PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP
The people
behind CAPCell.
A multidisciplinary team connecting computing, bioengineering, education, and innovation across Puerto Rico.
CENTER LEADERSHIP
A shared vision.
PI & Center Director
Dr. Manuel Rodriguez Martinez
Computer Science and Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
AI, data systems, distributed computing, and the Internet of Things.
Associate Director
Dr. Maribella Domenech
Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Bioprocessing, biomaterials, tissue models, and scalable cell culture.
RESEARCH GROUP LEADS
Leading the science.
Dr. Camilo Mora
IRG 1 · Intelligent Biomanufacturing Processes
Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Dr. Heidy Sierra
IRG 2 · Sensing Technologies for Biomanufacturing
Computer Science and Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Dr. Juan Patarroyo
IRG 3 · AI Tools for Biomanufacturing
Computer Science and Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
WORKFORCE, PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION
Connecting expertise.
Dr. Emmanuel Arzuaga
Economic & Workforce Development; Academic Outreach
Computer Science and Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Dr. Ubaldo M. Córdova-Figueroa
Economic & Workforce Development Co-lead
Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Dr. Marianne Cartagena
Network Coordination & Industry Outreach
Research and Development
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust
Dr. Michael Alvarez
Intra-jurisdictional Collaborator
Computer Science
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
Dr. Yahya Masalmah
Intra-jurisdictional Collaborator
Computer Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Gurabo
Prof. Alcides Alvear
Intra-jurisdictional Collaborator
Computer Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Gurabo
INDEPENDENT PROJECT EVALUATION
Dr. Chamary Fuentes Vergara
External evaluator, CoopSEI. Supports assessment of project implementation, progress toward objectives, and continual improvement.
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