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Dr. Tomas Perez-Acle

Vice-Rector for Research and PhD Programs
Universidad San Sebastián – Puerto Montt Campus

Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a researcher in Computational Biology, a field focused on the integrated application of biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to develop computational models aimed at understanding complex biological phenomena. Throughout his academic and scientific career, he has published nearly 70 articles in Q1-indexed journals and three book chapters, and has filed patent applications related to technologies such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, electronics, and robotics. He has also supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to the development of advanced scientific talent. He serves as Associate Editor for international scientific journals including PeerJ, PeerJ Computer Science, and Frontiers in Genetics, and regularly acts as a reviewer for high-impact journals such as PLOS ONE, PLOS Computational Biology, and Nature Communications. Dr. Pérez-Acle has led multiple research projects funded by both national and international agencies, including ANID, FONDEF, and CORFO in Chile, as well as the European Commission, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Air Force and Army research offices. He has also held senior leadership positions in major research institutions, including Director of the UC Bioinformatics Center and Executive Director of the National Laboratory for High Performance Computing (NLHPC) at the Center for Mathematical Modeling of the University of Chile. He currently serves as Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.

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Dr. Ruben Avendaño

Deputy Director, Applied Research Center
Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR)

Leading academic and researcher in aquatic organism pathology, bacterial diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.

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Dr. Tomas Perez-Acle

Vice-Rector for Research and PhD Programs
Universidad San Sebastián – Puerto Montt Campus

Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a computational biologist whose research focuses on the development of computational models to study complex biological phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches integrating biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He has published nearly 70 Q1-indexed scientific articles, book chapters, and patent applications in areas such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, and robotics. He currently serves as Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.

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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and a 2011 Chevenning Scholar. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong expertise in the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, and contract structures. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., leading strategic relationships with more than 300 industrial clients and developing competitive, sustainable energy solutions.

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Jimmy K. Larsen

Founder & CEO
JIMCO A/S

Executive and entrepreneur specialized in air purification and environmental disinfection technologies applied to industrial environments.