Pedro Fonseca
Edinburg: EIEAB 3.228
pedro.fonseca01@utrgv.edu
Bio
I am a lecturer in the Computer Science department at UTRGV. I have professional experience in the field of emerging technologies. Where I have participated in different projects where innovation has been the main driver. From chatbots and virtual reality to the deployment of software and drones in construction projects, I am passionate about finding out how technology can boost organization processes and improve people's lives.
As an educator I have taught in the field of video games, computer graphics, human computer interaction and physical interfaces. Additionally, I am interested on helping students on developing research and innovation skills.
Publications
- Sánchez-Díaz X., Ayala-Bastidas G., Fonseca-Ortiz P., Garrido L. (2018) A Knowledge-Based Methodology for Building a Conversational Chatbot as an Intelligent Tutor. . MICAI 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 11289. Springer, Cham
- Fonseca-Ortiz P., Ceballos H.G. : ”Intelligent navigation of linked data with a graphical interface based on semantic similarity” (2019) 5th International Conference of the Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education, VARE 2019
- Trentin, G., Sánchez-Díaz, X., Reyes, R., Garza, D., Fonseca-Ortiz, P., & Garrido, L. (2021). Chapter 2. A Methodology for the Design and Implementation of Virtual Tutors. In Conversational agents as online learning tutors. essay, Nova Science Publishers.
- Cebral-Loureda, M., Rincón-Flores, E., Ante, S., Cristerna, J. G., Solis, J. P., & Fonseca, P. de J. (2024). Chapter 15 artificial intelligence for construction 4. 0: Changing the paradigms of construction. In What ai can do: Strengths and limitations of Artificial Intelligence. essay, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
Education
- B.A, Digital Arts with focus on Human Computer Interaction, Tecnologico de Monterrey, 2013
- MS, Intelligent Systems, Tecnologico de Monterrey, 2017
Courses Taught
CSCI 1380 Introduction to programming
CSCI 1470 Computer Science I
CSCI 3340 Software Engineering I