Antonio Hernández-Blanco, Ph.D

Curriculum Vitae

Doctoral Research

“Design and evaluation of a model to generate reading sequences for learning”

My research examined the automated creation and sequencing of read- ing lists for users unfamiliar with specific knowledge domains. The cen- tral challenge addressed is determining the optimal starting point for a novice and the subsequent progression through relevant documents. The proposed model evaluates readings by examining prerequisite re- lationships and emphasizing attributes like coherence, readability, con- tent, and sentiment. This sequencing task is approached as a combina- torial optimization problem, aiming to identify the best reading paths for effective learning. Document content is representedusingtopicmod- eling and Transformer-based models. These representations, in con- junction with genetic and ant colony algorithms, facilitate the deriva- tion of optimal reading sequences. Empirical tests validate the model’s effectiveness in open and unsupervised learning scenarios, demonstrat- ing the benefits of basing reading sequences on the documents’ intrinsic characteristics. The study highlights the importance of balancing docu- ment generality with thematic relevance in curating reading lists. Work Experience

May 2022 – Jul 2023 (FT)

Indoamerican University. Ecuador

Director of Internal Assessment and Accreditation

Plan and execute the internal evaluation processes for quality assurance and accreditation purposes; as well as the evaluation processes of teach- ing performance and learning outcomes.

Agu 2017 – Apr 2022 (FT)

Technical University of the North. Ecuador

Rectorate’s advisor

Advise on institutional accreditation issues; participate in activities and tasks of the Institutional Evaluation Commission. Advise on academic issues; participate in meetings with academic units. Chair the Hub- North technical committee. Other activities as designated anddelegated by the Chancellor.

Jul 2012 – Nov 2014 (FT)

Higher Education Council (HEC). Ecuador.

Academic advisor

Advise on academic issues to the president of the Commission of Uni- versities and Polytechnic Schools of the HEC. Supervise the develop- ment of the platform for the presentation of projects of careers and pro- gramsoftheHigherEducationsystem.Advise theUniversitiesandPoly- technic Schools in the design of degree projects. Supervise the presenta- tion of undergraduate degree projects. Other activities designated and delegated by the President of the Commission.

Oct 2007 – Jan 2011 (FT)

Autonomous Regional University of the Andes, Ecuador. Lecturer

Professor of Computer Sciences.

1701 SW 48th Terrace, MIAMI, FL, 33165

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniojhb

Education

2016 – 2023 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Computer Science

Universitat d’Alacant. Spain

2010 – 2011 DipHE in Education Sciences

Educational Science

Autonomous Regional University of

the Andes, Ecuador

1992 – 1997 Bachelor of Engineering

Industrial Engineer

University of Matanzas, Cuba

Core Competencies

Adaptability & Application

• Ability to apply knowledge in the generation and optimizationofautomatedsequencesacrossvarious

fields, demonstrating adaptability to different envi- ronments.

• Skilled in employing machine learning techniques for problem-solving, with flexibility to address di- verse technical challenges.

• Experience in using optimization algorithms in var- iedcontexts,showingversatilityandcreativityinproblem- solving.

Machine Learning Expertise

• Excellent understanding of machine learning tech- niques and algorithms, with a focus on applications in NLP and predictive analytics.

• ProficientwithmachinelearningandNLPtoolsand

libraries includingNumpy,Scipy, Scikit-learn, SpaCy, NLTK,Torch, TensorFlow,HuggingFaceandKeras.

• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kuber-

netes), with a practical understanding of their de- ployment in development and production environ-

ments.

Technical Proficiencies

• AdvancedprogrammingskillsinPython,withexpe-

rience in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and algorithm development.

• Knowledgeable in the use of deep learning frame- works to address complex analytical problems.

• Familiar with statistical software and tools for data exploration and model development.

References

Dr. David Tomás Díaz

Position Associate Professor

Employer Department of Software and Computing Systems University of Alicante

Phone +34-965-**-**-** xt.2384 (Work)

Mobile +34-651-**-**-**

Dr. Borja Navarro-Colorado

Position Contracted Doctor

Employer Department of Software and Computing Systems University of Alicante

Phone +34-965-**-**-** xt.2342 (Work)

Mobile +34-663-**-**-**

Dr. Franciso Cadena

Position Lecturer

Employer Center for Research Applied to Polymers

National Polytechnic School

Phone +593-**-***-*** (Work)

Mobile +593-**-***-****

Language Proficiency

• Spanish: Nativeproficiency,offering fluent communicationskills and cultural competence.

• English: Intermediate proficiency, capable of professional and technical communication in diverse settings.

Publications

Hernández-BlancoA.,Herrera-FloresB., TomásD.,Navarro-Colorado B. A systematic review of deep learning approaches to educational data mining. Complexity. 2019 May 12;2019.

López Gutierrez, J. Hernández-Blanco, A. (2019). Percepción estudi- antil sobre la transposición didáctica y su incidencia en la praxis didác- tica, estudio grupos focales. II Congreso Internacional Modelo Didác- tico. Editorial UTN Febrero, 2019. pp 67-75.

Hernández-Blanco A., Tomás D, Navarro-Colorado B. Where to start and where to go next: recommending sequences of learning resources. VI Congreso de la Red Ecuatoriana de Universidades y Escuelas Politéc- nicas para Investigación y Posgrados (REDU). Editorial UTN Noviem- bre, 2018.pp 596-602.

Hernández-Blanco, A., Tomas, D. and Navarro, B. An approach to the recommendation of scientific articles according to their degree of specificity. PROCESAMIENTO DEL LENGUAJE NATURAL, (55), 2015. pp.91-98.

Web Development and Database Management

• Proficient inserver-sideprogrammingwithPHP,en-

abling the creationofdynamicwebapplicationsand

services.

• Experienced in database design, development, and management usingMySQLandSQL,with a strong

understanding of relational database principles.

• Skilled in integrating PHP with MySQL databases

to develop robust back-end functionalities and en- suring efficient data retrieval and manipulation.

• FamiliarwithdevelopingandoptimizingSQLqueries

forperformanceimprovementsandcomplexdataanal-

ysis.

• Knowledgeable inutilizingPHPframeworksandun-

derstanding MVC architecture for scalable web ap-

plication development.

Communication & Dissemination

• Ability to synthesize and present research findings to academic and non-technical audiences, maintain- ing clarity and engagement.

• Effective collaborator, capable of working with in- terdisciplinary teams to integrate AI and machine

learning knowledge into scalable solutions.

• Peer-reviewed publication author, with the ability toarticulateresearchmethodologiesandresultswhile

committing to scientific integrity and reproducibil- ity.

Professional Attributes

• Quick learnerwitharobustabilitytograspnewcon-

cepts andtechnologies,demonstratingagilityinadapt- ing to evolving technical environments.

• Action-orientedwithafocusonresults,ensuringob-

jectives are met with efficiency and precision.

• Excellent time management skills, adept at prioritiz- ing tasks and managing deadlines to maximize pro-

ductivity.

• A strong sense of responsibility, taking ownership of tasks and projects from inception through to suc- cessful completion.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members, fosteringacooperativeandproductiveteam

environment.

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