I am roboticist, entrepreneur and environmentalist from Chile. I'm currently pursuing a MSc. in Robotics Systems and Control at ETH Zürich in Switzerland.
My passion is finding innovative ways to use robotics and data science for sustainable development. Some of my current projects include robotic river cleanup and hydrogen powered shipping. Given free time, you'll find me at language meetups or doing all types of mountain sports.
This is the intersection between my passions and what I'm good at. Take a look!.
I have experience working and leading teams for engineering design and academic research. My most recent positions can be seen here.
• Responsible design engineer supporting new product integration on 20-250kW electrical generators
• Worked cross-functionally with a global team directly guiding engineers and technical drafters in India and the UK for product testing, improvement, and validation
• Used statistical design tools to increase product performance and reliability
• Developed a nonlinear controller for
Functional Electrical Stimmulation assisted cycling enhancing rehabilitation techniques for people with neurological conditions.
• Published research to the American Control Conference (2019)
• Used Matlab and Simulink to implement controller and achieved global exponential tracking of error signals
• Developed and maintained Aimani Factoring's website, enhancing brand awareness and assisting with company expansion.
• Proposed a market differentiation campaign through environmental solutions within the financial sector in Chile with a projection of over 1000 trees planted within a period of two years
• Organized weekly community building programs for the residence halls and managed a budget of over $1000
• Worked as a certified conflict resolution mediator responsible for 200+ students
• Developed software in MATLAB to optimize Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) design and to test for aircraft stability
• Manufactured and tested 16 carbon fiber MAVs to research low aspect ratio aerodynamics through wind tunnel testing
• Created an official procedure handbook for the MAV manufacturing technique
Here is a list of other projects I've worked on. These include volunteering positions, student teams, and personal projects.
• Currently working on alternative hydrogen-based refueling technology for the shipping industry consisting on containerized hydrogen tanks
• Leading the project to develop a control system for power balancing and distribution of multiple hydrogen containers
• Work with an interdisciplinary team developing a plastic upcycling network in Santiago, Chile
• Develop plastic products that encourage recycling and responsible use of plastic, such as plastic bricks, art pieces, and decorations
• Led a team of 20 people to develop, construct and test an RC aircraft carrying deployable loads for flying competition
• Held seminars on the analysis of flying objects with emphasis on software use such as AVL, XFLR5 and Matlab
• Raised and administered USD 10,000 to fund projects in Sierra Leone, Nicaragua, and Peru among other countries
• Projects included the construction of a well to provide access to drinking water in Nicaragua, and the construction of water closets for a school in Sierra Leone
Here's a list of awards I've received throughout my academic career. It includes scholarships, honorable mentions and awards.
Excellence scholarship awarded to candidates in the Herbert Wertheim college of engineering at the University of Florida.
Excellence scholarship awarded to candidates in the Herbert Wertheim college of engineering at the University of Florida.
Financial scholarship awarded to exemplary undergraduate students in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Florida.
Financial scholarship awarded to three students in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Florida.
Merit based scholarship financing undergraduate studies in the US. Awarded by the Shelby Davis foundation to students in the United World College network.
Certificate of excellence awarded to the top performing students for the academic year.
Scholarship for a six month Chinese language study program in Beijing, China. Awarded for being a finalist in the Chinese Bridge competition in Oslo, Norway 2013.
This is a collection of awards and recognition I've obtained outside my academic career. Including, competitions, hackathons, and other projects I've attended. You can find more about this in my project's section.
Proposed a containerized hydrogen storage system for enabling hydrogen powered shipping. The system consist of a series of connected hydrogen tanks that can regulate the flow output for quick replacement and connection. Read more about it here
Developed an automated zero waste vending system. This consists in reusable containers for goods and supplies, paired with an autonomous delivery, vending, and washing system.
Week-long workshop focused focused on the application of Design Thinking for Teamed Leadership. Worked with project partner Peakon solving the challenge of how to use data based feedback for better leadership.
Week-long program with the focus on Rethinking Mobility for the city of Zürich. Used Design Thinking tools to develop a user-centered design for the future of mobility. Working in collaboration with SBB.
RPS recycling is an initiative to produce 3D printing filaments out of recycled plastic. Presented at the final event of the Values and Ventures competition in Fort Worth, Texas.
Completed year-long certification program on peer mediation and peaceful conflict resolution offered by the Department of Housing at the University of Florida.
Acted as the primary point of contact for conflict mediation for over 200 students.
Zürich, Switzerland - Currently pursuing a MSc. in Robotics, Systems, and Control.
Course on fundamentals of the Dynamic Programming algorithm. Course covers the DPA, Value Iteration, Policy Iteration, Infinite Horizon problems, label correcting algorithms, the Bellman Equation and Shortest Path Problems.
Project based course developing and implementing functionalities of self-driving vehicles. Course covers computer vision, path planning, networking, and project management.
Gainesville, Florida - Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering.
I wrote my honors thesis in nonlinear control of Functional Electrical Stimulation rehabilitation systems.
Published in the American Control Conference in Philadelphia, 2019.
Project focused on improving rehabilitation methods for people with neurological conditions using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Developed an implemented a nonlinear controller for a cycle with decoupled pedals, isolating muscle repair zones.
Led a team of 18 students working on developing a custom remote controlled plane.
Attended the international competition twice, placing 3rd in 2017.
Various, Worldwide - Semester long study program aboard the MV World Odyssey Ship. I attended the Fall 2017 voyage, traveling to 10 countries, including; China, Japan, India, Vietnam, South Africa,and Ghana.
Beijing, China - Completed a semester long advanced Chinese language study program with a scholarship from the Confucius Institute.
Flekke, Norway - Scholarship-based international school in Norway where I attended for my last two years of high school. It's mission is to engage students in international understanding inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. Completed the International Baccalaureate program. UWC RCN Website
Santiago, Chile - Primary and secondary educational institution.
F. I. Esquivel Estay, C. Rouse, M. Cohen, C. Cousin, and W. E. Dixon, "Cadence and Position Tracking for Decoupled Legs during Switched Split-Crank Motorized FES-Cycling," American Control Conference, Philadelphia, PA, July 2019.
