Personal profile
Research Interests
Across multiple studies, the researcher investigates educational technology with a strong emphasis on AR/VR, learning analytics, and inclusive pedagogy, integrating AI methods to understand emotions, engagement, and learning outcomes. Key themes include AR/VR for algorithm and UML learning, emotion-aware teaching with CNN-based facial analysis, and LMS-like architectures that combine big data with aquaculture and IoT for smarter education-adjacent applications. Methodologies range from mixed methods (surveys, questionnaires, ANOVA, SUS/NASA-TLX) to AI-driven data analysis (LLaMA2 for bullying detection; CNN emotion recognition; AHP-based tool benchmarking). The impact centers on improving emotional engagement, participation, and learning performance while addressing privacy, accessibility, and ethical considerations. The work also explores practical classroom innovations (COMPUAR, UML-3Dfi, AR games) and systemic approaches (AI-assisted assessment, AR-based rule learning, and inclusive design for at-risk students). Overall, the profile presents a cohesive trajectory toward intelligent, emotion-aware, and inclusive educational technologies that support teaching quality, student well-being, and data-informed decision-making in diverse settings.
Key Topics:
- Educational Technology
- Gamification & XR in Learning
- Emotion & Learning Analytics
- AR/VR for Programming & UML
- AI in Education (NLP, ML, Data Science)
- Inclusion, Teacher Training & Accessibility
- Privacy, Ethics & Governance
- Pattern Recognition in Education (bullying detection, emotion states)
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 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Education and Training with Augmented Reality for Children at Risk of Exclusion in the Salesian Project Foundation of Guayaquil (EFRANIRE-FPSG)
Plua Moran, D. H. (Col), Gomez Rios, M. D. (PI), Quiroz Martinez, M. A. (Col), Leyva Vazquez, M. Y. (Col), Mite Torres, S. (Student), Gonzalez Cedeño, G. S. (Student), Ramos Totoy, K. D. (Student), Alverca Cueva, J. A. (Student), Morales Calderón, A. A. (Student), Castillo Aviles, N. C. (Student), Paredes Velasco, M. (External) & Preciado Cortez, A. J. (Student)
27/06/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Comparison of Machine Learning Algorithms for SDN Optimization Using TOPSIS Methodology
Quiroz Martinez, M. A., Bruno Rivadeneira, D. A., Gomez Rios, M. D. & Ortiz Rojas, J. G., 2026, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2024 - Volume 1: Innovative Approaches in AI, IoT, and Software Systems. Garcia, M. V., Reyes, J.-P., Nuñez, C. & Gordón-Gallegos, C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 379-391 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1516 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Emotional Implications of Stress and/or Anxiety Using Augmented Reality in Learning Tools
Gomez-Rios, M., Alejandro Guerra, L., Coral Brito, J. & Paredes Velasco, M., 2026, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2024 - Volume 2: Emerging Technologies in Communication, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy Systems. Garcia, M. V., Nuñez, C., Gordón-Gallegos, C. & Reyes, J.-P. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 279-294 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1532 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The Role of Quantum Computing and Learning Automatic in the Advancement of Medical Prediction Systems
Quiroz-Martinez, M. A., Macias Chiquito, J. L., Choez Cordero, R. D. & Gomez-Rios, M. D., 2026, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2024 - Volume 1: Innovative Approaches in AI, IoT, and Software Systems. Garcia, M. V., Reyes, J.-P., Nuñez, C. & Gordón-Gallegos, C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 393-405 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1516 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Use of a Vocational Test Using a Chatbot in the Selection of a University Career
Quiroz Martinez, M. A., Rodriguez Huancayo, J. D., Castro Arias, S. T. & Gomez-Rios, M. D., 2026, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science, Electronics and Industrial Engineering, CSEI 2024 - Volume 2: Emerging Technologies in Communication, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy Systems. Garcia, M. V., Nuñez, C., Gordón-Gallegos, C. & Reyes, J.-P. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 295-310 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1532 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Analysis of Students’ Emotions in Real-Time During Class Sessions Through an Emotion Recognition System
Quiroz-Martínez, M. Á., Díaz-Fernández, S., Aguirre-Sánchez, K. & Gómez-Ríos, M. D., 2025, Systems, Smart Technologies, and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2024. Inga Ortega, E. M., Robles-Bykbaev, V. E., García Herranz, N. & Gallego Diaz, E. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 81-92 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1331 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Press/Media
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New Pediatrics Study Results from Salesian Polytechnic University Described (Analysis of Emotions In the Use of Augmented Reality Technologies In Education: a Systematic Review)
31/01/23
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