Personal profile
Research Interests
Technological advances are advancing ESL pronunciation training through immersive, AI-driven VR environments, real-time feedback, and cloud-backed analytics to promote autonomous language learning. Across numerous projects, the researcher designs and validates immersive educational tools (Unity-based 3D environments, VR headsets, AR/VR for medical and industrial training) that leverage AI/ML for real-time analysis, feedback, and adaptation, enabling personalized practice, performance assessment, and engaging learning contexts. The work spans educational technology, XR, and learning analytics, while also applying ML/DL methods to optimize energy systems, robotics, smart grids, IoT-enabled industrial processes, and digital twins. Methodologies include prototype development, user studies, ISA-95/OPC UA compliant architectures, ROS-based monitoring, DQN/ANN-based control and path planning, fuzzy logic controllers, and data-driven fault diagnosis. Impact is demonstrated via high user acceptance, improved training efficiency, enhanced fault detection, greater energy efficiency, and empowered autonomous systems, with strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity, and industry-ready digital transformation.
Key Topics:
- Educational Technology, Gamification, XR & Learning Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
- Power Systems, Renewable Energy & Microgrids
- Control Systems, Automation & Industrial Control (SCADA/PLC)
- Robotics, Autonomous Systems & Control
- Smart Grids, IoT, Edge/Fog & Industry 4.0
- Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement Systems
- Industrial Digital Twin, AR/VR/IoT for Industry
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of an Adaptive Control System for Industrial Processes Based on Reinforcement Learning Neural Networks and the IEC 61499 Standard
Caiza Guanochanga, G. J. (Col) & Oñate Amaguaña, W. P. (PI)
18/10/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Design of Immersive Reality and Digital Twin Based Environments for Industry 4.0 Applications
Caiza Guanochanga, G. J. (PI), Rojas Urbano, J. A. (Col) & Oñate Amaguaña, W. P. (Col)
10/06/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Design and Implementation of Prototypes and Virtual Environments for Disabled People Based on Social Inclusion Models (Phase 2)
6/07/21 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development of a Bidirectional Architecture Based on Digital Twin for Industrial Process Control Using Virtual and Augmented Reality Environments (Phase 2)
Caiza Guanochanga, G. J. (PI), Rojas Urbano, J. A. (Col) & Oñate Amaguaña, W. P. (Col)
29/06/22 → 21/05/24
Project: Research and Development
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Development of a Digital Twin Based Architecture for Industry 4.0 Process Control Using Virtual and Augmented Reality Environments
6/07/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research and Development
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Applying Deep Q-Networks to Local Route Optimization
Caiza, G., Soto-Rodríguez, A., Ayala, P., Garcia, C. A. & Garcia, M. V., 2026, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 283-300 18 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1512).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Detection of Mobile Phone Use While Driving Supported by Artificial Intelligence
Caiza, G., Guanuche, A. & Villafuerte, C., Jan 2026, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 16, 2, 675.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Review of Quadruped Robot Control and Perception Based on Augmented Reality
Criollo Rodríguez, E., Oñate, W., Caiza, G., Pule Ponce, E., Maldonado Mejía, J. & Varela Aldás, J., 2025, ETCM 2025 - 9th Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (ETCM 2025 - 9th Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Immersive Haptic Technology to Support English Language Learning Based on Metacognitive Strategies
Guanuche, A., Paucar, W., Oñate, W. & Caiza, G., Jan 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 2, 665.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interactive Application with Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence for Improving Pronunciation in English Learning
Caiza, G., Villafuerte, C. & Guanuche, A., Sep 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 17, 9270.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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