Personal profile
Research Interests
The collection of works integrates biomedical engineering, robotics, and public health with a strong emphasis on translational impact. Across healthcare, rehabilitation, and public health domains, the research analyzes risk factors of sedentary behavior and pressure-related tissue damage, and evaluates sensor-enhanced cushions and alternating-pressure systems to redistribute load and prevent ulcers. It also surveys corneal biomechanics, glaucoma and cardiovascular diagnostics through AI, deep learning, and innovative imaging techniques, including ultrasound elasticity and neural networks for intraocular pressure prediction, while addressing ethical considerations in bioengineering, roboethics, and governance. In robotics and control, the papers propose time-invariant inverse-kinematics controllers and strategies for socially aware, person-following mobile robots, with attention to actuating limits and trajectory tracking. Collectively, the work demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to improving diagnosis, treatment planning, patient safety, and human-robot interaction, underpinned by computational modeling, signal processing, and ethical/governance frameworks that guide responsible innovation.
Key Topics:
- Healthcare, Clinical Epidemiology & Public Health
- Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation, Prosthetics & Neurotechnology
- Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement Systems
- Robotics, Autonomous Systems & Control
- Control Systems, Automation & Industrial Control (SCADA/PLC)
- Computer Vision, Medical Imaging & Signal Processing
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
- Governance, Law, Policy, Ethics & Regulation
- Ethics, Bioethics & Roboethics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 14 Finished
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Optimization of a dynamic seat prototype to prevent health problems in prolonged sitting posture using a resistive sensor mesh
Pinos Velez, E. G. (PI), Montesdeoca Contreras, J. C. (Col), Valverde Jara, M. S. (Assistant), Gonzales Loja, J. F. (Assistant), Martínez Muñoz, A. C. (Student), Espinoza Endara, L. C. (Student), Luna Cabrera, M. T. (Student), Carchi Solis, C. A. (Student), Yansaguano Pañi, M. D. (Student) & Dominguez Arpi, I. R. (Student)
8/06/23 → 8/06/24
Project: Research and Development
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Identification of Corneal Behavior Patterns Produced by Biomechanical Simulation as a Tool for Analyzing Corneal Response to Force Action
Pinos Velez, E. G. (PI) & Montero Cabrera, N. D. (Student)
8/06/23 → 8/12/24
Project: Research and Development
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Support Tool for the Presumptive Diagnosis of Glaucoma through Digital Processing of Fundus Images and the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pinos Velez, E. G. (PI) & Ortega Cabrera, M. D. C. (Student)
8/06/23 → 8/12/24
Project: Research and Development
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Identification of Corneal Behavior Patterns Produced by Biomechanical Simulation as a Tool for Analyzing Corneal Response to Force Action
Pinos Velez, E. G. (PI), Valverde Jara, M. S. (External), Farfan Tello, D. S. (Student), Ortega Cabrera, M. D. C. (Student), Gonzales Loja, J. F. (Col), Espinoza Endara, L. C. (Student), Luna Cabrera, M. T. (Student), Carchi Solis, C. A. (Student), Yansaguano Pañi, M. D. (Student), Dominguez Arpi, I. R. (Student) & Ortiz Paredes, T. M. (Student)
24/02/22 → 24/08/23
Project: Research and Development
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Design of a dynamic seat prototype that detects in real time the pressure exerted by a person in a seated posture using a mesh of capacitive sensors that, together with a control system, has the capacity to adapt to the person and improve pressure distribution when sitting
Pinos Velez, E. G. (PI), Valverde Jara, M. S. (External), Farfan Tello, D. S. (Student), Ortega Cabrera, M. D. C. (Student), Gonzales Loja, J. F. (Student), Luna Cabrera, M. T. (Student), Yansaguano Pañi, M. D. (Student) & Ortiz Paredes, T. M. (Student)
24/02/22 → 30/03/23
Project: Research and Development
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Advances in the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Corneal Biomechanics Using Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies
Pinos, E., Farfán, D., Gónzales, J., Ortega, M. D. C. & Martínez, A., 2025, 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. Ballarin, V. L., Martinez-Licona, F., Pérez-Buitrago, S. M., Ibarra-Ramírez, E. A. & Berriere, L. R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 47-54 8 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 119 IFMBE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Electronic Aid System for Detection f Obstacles at Head and Trunk Height Visually Impaired Individuals: Design and Implementation
Pinos, E., Del Cisne Ortega, M., Gónzales, J., Farfán, D. & Martínez, A., 2025, 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. Ballarin, V. L., Martinez-Licona, F., Pérez-Buitrago, S. M., Ibarra-Ramírez, E. A. & Berriere, L. R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 160-166 7 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 119 IFMBE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Ethical Reflections on Bioethics, Bioengineering, and Roboethics: Navigating the Crossroads of Science and Morality
Pinos-Velez, E., Martinez-Munoz, A. & Baez-Sanchez, D., 2025, EDUNINE 2025 - 9th IEEE Engineering Education World Conference: Education in the Age of Generative AI: Embracing Digital Transformation - Proceedings. Brito, C. D. R. & Ciampi, M. M. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (EDUNINE 2025 - 9th IEEE Engineering Education World Conference: Education in the Age of Generative AI: Embracing Digital Transformation - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions
Pinos, E., Gónzales, J., Farfán, D., Ortega, M. D. C. & Martínez, A., 2025, 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. Ballarin, V. L., Martinez-Licona, F., Pérez-Buitrago, S. M., Ibarra-Ramírez, E. A. & Berriere, L. R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 167-179 13 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 119 IFMBE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Prolonged Sitting and Its Risks: Analysis of Pathologies and Technological Solutions
Pinos-Velez, E., Martínez-Muñoz, A. & Baez-Sanchez, D., 2025, Proceedings of 10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology - ICICT 2025. Yang, X.-S., Sherratt, S., Dey, N. & Joshi, A. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 143-156 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1413 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review