Mariel Alfaro-Ponce

Mariel Alfaro-Ponce serves as an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Program at Tecnológico de Monterrey's Campus Ciudad de México, where she leads the Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Materials research unit since 2022. Her academic journey spans biomedical engineering, microelectronics, and computer science, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile that bridges engineering disciplines with practical healthcare applications.

Dr. Alfaro-Ponce earned her Bio-medical Engineering degree, Master of Science in Microelectronics Engineering, and PhD in Computer Science from Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Coyoacán, Mexico. This educational foundation has enabled her to develop innovative approaches at the intersection of multiple engineering disciplines.

Her research program demonstrates remarkable breadth across several interconnected domains. She applies artificial intelligence techniques to develop rehabilitation devices and intelligent bioinstrumentation systems, with particular focus on neural network applications for medical diagnostics and prosthetics. Her work extends into sustainable manufacturing processes, including advanced 3D printing applications for both medical devices and food systems. The integration of machine learning with traditional engineering problems represents a consistent thread throughout her research portfolio, demonstrating how computational approaches can solve practical engineering challenges in healthcare and manufacturing.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of AI in biomedical contexts, with growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing solutions. Her work spans from fundamental neural network research to practical implementations in medical devices, food engineering, and environmental applications. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and biomedical applications through the unifying framework of machine learning and intelligent systems.

• National System of Researchers of Mexico (SNI-Level I)
• Mexican Researcher Certification - Level 1

Dr. Alfaro-Ponce's academic leadership extends beyond her research publications to include significant educational contributions. She teaches advanced courses including Design of Digital Bioinstrumentation Systems and supervises doctoral research across multiple disciplines. Her expertise aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of good health and well-being, industry innovation, responsible consumption, and clean energy. The practical orientation of her research suggests strong potential for technology transfer and real-world implementation of her innovations in medical devices and sustainable manufacturing systems.

As leader of the Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Materials research unit in Mexico City, Dr. Alfaro-Ponce oversees a multidisciplinary team working at the cutting edge of sustainable manufacturing technologies. Her research group focuses on integrating artificial intelligence with advanced materials processing, particularly in medical device development and sustainable food production systems. The team's work demonstrates strong connections between theoretical machine learning approaches and practical engineering implementations across multiple application domains.