Jury Coordinator

Dominican

Holds a PhD in Urban Affairs and Public Policy with emphasis on sustainable development and environmental management, University of Delaware, USA; M.Sc. in History of Science and Technology, with emphasis on technological transfer, Polytechnic University, N. Y.; B.A. in Philosophy, major on sociological theory, State University “Lomonosov”, Moscow. Speaks Spanish, English and Russian. At present is the Director of Flacso Dominican Republic. Author of several publications related to technology and sustainability.

Danish

M.Sc. Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; Diploma in Leadership of Development Processes, Ankerhus Management College. Ample experience in management of development projects in numerous countries:Ethiopia, Nepal, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Brasil, Russia. Author of numerous technical publications.

Spanish

Journalist, Masters Degree in International Relations and postgraduate studies in Entrepreneur Management. At present she is the Director of International Projects of the Technological Center (CETEMMSA) responsible for coordinating international cooperation projects; training of companies on how to participate in European projects; and teaching postgraduate studies.

Brazilian

Masters degree in Education, Sao Paulo Catholic University; Sociologist graduated from Paris University; doctoral studies at the Victor Segalen University at Bordeaux. She is an expert in social science research and project design in the fields of education, school violence, and public policies for youth. At present she is the Coordinator of Youth and Public Policies at FLACSO.

Perubian

Degree in Physics, Masters Degree in Economics, specializing in non-conventional energy. Teaching experience in pre and post graduate studies in the field of innovation management; consultant’s work with small and medium industries, and technological development and innovation. At present she is the Director of the Technical Office for Technological Innovation Centers of the Small and Medium Industries Ministry in Peru.

Uruguayan

She has a PhD in Socio-Economics of Development, from the Universite de Paris, France; a Masters Degree on Development Planning, major in Science and Technology, and Electrical Engineering degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. She has published numerous articles in Spanish, English, and French. Her professional career has developed in the fields of science, technology, society and development through research and teaching in high learning centers.

Chilean

At present works as consultant for institutions such as CEPALC, IDB, UNDP, ILO, and others. He was Executive Vice President of the Corporación de Fomento de Producción (CORFO) in Santiago, Chile, where he worked for six years. Other posts included Representative of the Chilean Embassy before the United Nations; Consultant to the Ministry of Economics of Chile; Consultant for the Inter American Development Bank in several projects developed in Latin America.

He has published numerous works in the fields of economics, finances, innovation, and development.

Colombian

Expert in telecommunications; holds a post graduate degree from the Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Piloto of Colombia and a Legal Degree from the Universidad de los Andes. He is an expert in interdisciplinary work in the frontier between legal and new technologies; politics and new technologies, and management and modernization of the State and Justice. Has worked as a consultant for the World Bank, the General Controller of the Republic of Colombia, the United Nations, and USAID; has been keynote speaker in numerous conferences throughout the world.

He has published numerous works in the fields of information technology, politics, legislation, and others.

Spanish

He is a Professor of Leadership and Management in Public Administration at the IESE Business School and a human resources adviser to numerous companies. Is a member of the Humanism and Democracy Foundation. Was part of Madrid’s City Hall (1995-1997); was a Deputy before the Madrid Assembly, a Deputy at the Valencia Congress. Provincial Secretary of the UCD-Valencia (1976-1981).

He has published numerous works and research in books and academic magazines in the fields of sociology, economics, education and human resources management.

Chilean

He is the Director and manager of Walker Design & Associates and the Director of the School of Design of the Universidad San Sebastian of Chile; winner of numerous design prizes and acknowledgements.

Is a Kenyan professor of the practice of international development at the Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Belfer Center's Science, Technology, and Globalization Project. Prof. Juma has made significant contributions to understanding the dynamic role of technological innovation in economic transformation in developing countries.

Malaysian

Was president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) 2003-2005, and vice president of the Academy of Sciences of Malaysia. He is chairman of the board of the ASEAN Council of Academies of Science, Engineering and Technology (ASEAN-CASE). He was a founding member of the board of the Inter-Academy Council of World Science Academies and a member of the Academic Council of the World Economic Forum.

Argentinian

Aeronautics and astronautics engineer at NASA – expert on guidance, navigation, and control of interplanetary spatial ships. Chief of the guidance, navigation, and control system design of several NASA spatial missions to Mars.

Costa Rican

(Deceased)

Sociologist, Masters Degree in rural development with emphasis on sustainable development projects. Experience in project management and programs related to rural development and natural resources protection; environmental research. Teaching experience in college and postgraduate studies.

Argentinian

Masters degree in Science, University of Costa Rica; Agronomist graduated at University of Buenos Aires. Worked as rural extensionist and university professor in the subtropical region in Argentina until 1984. He joined the International Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) working in development of methodologies, training and technical assistance in various aspects of planning, monitoring and project evaluation, organizations, and sustainable development.

Argentinian

Degree in Economics from the Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires; Accountant from the Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini. President of Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina. Postgraduate studies professor in the fields of science, technology, and development, and other related fields. Researcher of the REDES group. Consultant of several institutions such as UNDP, CEPAL, BID/RICYT. Author of numerous publications related to science, technology and innovation.

North American

Holds a degree in history and French from Tufts University, USA, and a postgraduate degree in history from the University of Cambridge, England. Worked with the United Nations in its Environment Program. At present he is the global Director for Trade and Investment of the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Speaks English, French and Spanish.

Brazilian

Ph.D. from the University of Gainsville, USA; he is a biologist, ecologist, and business administrator;co-founder and Vice-President of the Board of the Institute for Ecological Research in Brazil. He was a professor and rector of the University for Conservation and Sustainability ESCAS in Sao Paulo. He is an Associate Researcher at Columbia University; has received numerous awards for his work in the protection of endangered species. He edited two books and has more than 30 articles published in national and international journals or book chapters.

German

Industrial designer. He is an expert in planning and development of consumer products and capital equipments such as trucks and agricultural machinery. He teaches experts from national and international organizations. His work has taken him to Asia, Africa and South America.