Horacio Ahuett-Garza

Horacio Ahuett-Garza serves as an Adjunct Researcher in Manufacturing Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Engineering and Sciences, Campus Monterrey, focusing on Industry 4.0/5.0 implementations and smart manufacturing systems.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University
• Master in Science from The Ohio State University
• Mechanical Electrical Engineering degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Dr. Ahuett-Garza's research integrates mechanical engineering with advanced manufacturing technologies, specializing in additive manufacturing optimization, augmented reality applications for industrial training, and electric vehicle propulsion systems. His work emphasizes practical implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts in real manufacturing environments, with significant contributions to digital twin development and smart collaborative robotic systems.

Analysis of his 2019-2022 publications reveals a dominant focus on Industry 4.0 integration, particularly in digital thread implementation, metrology systems, and additive manufacturing process optimization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges mechanical engineering, computer science, and industrial engineering to solve production challenges through technologies like augmented reality and IoT connectivity.

Key recognitions include:

• Comité Técnico EGELIM membership from CENEVAL (2004)
• Mexican Researcher Certification at Level 2

He actively mentors doctoral students through courses like Doctoral Research series and Design of Machine Elements, while leading research initiatives including ASCENT (Centro de entrenamiento automotriz Coahuila sureste) and NL4.0 pilot demonstration cells for human capital development. His IDEEA Global projects foster international engineering collaboration across multicultural teams.

Dr. Ahuett-Garza contributes to Industry 5.0 research through the School of Engineering and Sciences, with projects aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals in affordable energy, health, infrastructure innovation, and quality education.