About Me
Manuel Ignacio Ayala Chauvin
Electromechanical Engineer | PhD in Sustainability | Researcher in Energy Optimization and Big Data
I am an Electromechanical Engineer with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Equipment and a PhD in Sustainability from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC-Barcelona Tech). My expertise lies in energy flow optimization, industrial equipment design, and data-driven decision-making. I have collaborated with the Center for Industrial Equipment Design (CDEI-UPC) and have led multidisciplinary research projects funded at national and international levels. I am a professor, Director of Research at Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica, and an active member of the Sustainability Collective – Energy, Society, Economy, and Environment.
Research and Publications
- Evaluation of the Energy Autonomy of Urban Areas
- Underwater Power Generator Based on Gravity Vortex Siphon Boost Energy Transition
- Vortex Optimization of a Low-Head Gravity Hydroelectric Power Plant
- Design and Construction of a Low Cost CNC Milling Machine for Woodworking
- Design of a Gravity Ropeway in Nepal: A Methodological Analysis for Appropriate Technologies
Projects
1. Big Data Analysis & Its Impact on Society, Education, and Industry
Role: Project Leader, Universidad Indoamérica
- Exploring the Landscape of Data Analysis: A Review of Its Application and Impact in Ecuador
- Towards Smart Agriculture: An Overview of Big Data in the Agricultural Industry
2. Technological Innovations in the Paja Toquilla Value Chain
Role: Project Leader, Universidad Indoamérica
Technical Skills
- Python, MATLAB, R
- Optimization with GEKKO and SciPy
- Digital Design and Fabrication: CNC, Arduino, 3D Printing
- Musician
Contact & Online Presence
- Email: mayala@uti.edu.ec
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn
- Researchgate: Researchgate
- ORCID: ORCID
- Web page: Web page