Innovation that connects: Mirror Class between UNINAVARRA and Uniminuto strengthens training in Artificial Intelligence applied to Industry

In order to promote collaborative academic scenarios and strengthen the technological skills of future professionals, the Industrial Engineering Program of Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA developed a mirror class in articulation with Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - Uniminuto. This academic experience brought together Engineer Jhon Sebastián Perdomo González, professor of the subject Automation at UNINAVARRA, and Engineer Manuel Ricardo Ballesteros Santafe, professor of the same subject at Uniminuto, who led a formative dialogue focused on the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industry. The activity was consolidated as a space for national academic exchange that enhances educational quality, promotes the internationalization of knowledge and contributes to the strengthening of the curriculum from a current and highly relevant approach for the productive sector.

During the session, students from both institutions participated in a rigorous analysis of the advances, challenges and opportunities that AI offers for the digital transformation of industrial processes. The professors guided a deep reflection around real use cases, emerging tools and intelligent models that today drive advanced automation, data-driven decision making and optimization of complex systems. The mirror class highlighted the importance of integrating innovative methodologies in the teaching of automation, as well as developing critical thinking, analytical skills and digital competencies that prepare future industrial engineers to perform with excellence in highly technological environments. This inter-institutional exercise, in addition to strengthening meaningful learning, fostered an interdisciplinary dialogue that enriches the students' professional vision and dynamizes the relationship between theory and practice.

The development of this mirror class reaffirms UNINAVARRA's commitment to academic quality, educational innovation and comprehensive training based on meaningful experiences. The articulation with Uniminuto, led by committed teachers and experts in emerging technologies such as engineers Perdomo González and Ballesteros Santafe, demonstrates that collaborative work between institutions is a key strategy to respond to the challenges of Industry 4.0. This type of initiative consolidates the institutional mission of training engineers capable of facing the technological challenges of the country, promoting scientific thinking, academic cooperation and the joint construction of knowledge. With actions like this, UNINAVARRA continues to open frontiers in the training field, promoting digital transformation from higher education and projecting its students as protagonists of industrial development and innovation.

UNINAVARRA strengthens its international projection with the outstanding participation of Eng. Jhon Sebastián Perdomo in the International Seminar on AI and Big Data in Peru.

The Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA continues to consolidate its presence in international academic scenarios thanks to the participation of Engineer Jhon Sebastián Perdomo González, professor of the Industrial Engineering Program, in the International Seminar “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in the Optimization of Industrial Processes”, held at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC). This meeting brought together experts, researchers and professionals from different countries to discuss the advances, challenges and opportunities that emerge in the framework of the industrial digital transformation. Perdomo's intervention stood out for its conceptual rigor, its pedagogical clarity and its ability to connect theory with the real needs of the industry, projecting UNINAVARRA's commitment to a modern, relevant and global training.

During the seminar, the professor presented reflections and analysis on the strategic use of artificial intelligence and the analysis of large volumes of data to improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability in industrial processes. His intervention presented applied cases, optimization models and technological trends that today mark the course of Industry 4.0, providing a comprehensive view of how organizations can make decisions based on data, anticipate scenarios and transform their operations through emerging technologies. This academic space made visible the relevance of the knowledge developed in UNINAVARRA's Industrial Engineering Program, as well as the leadership of its professors in automation, advanced analytics and technological transformation.

Engineer Perdomo's participation in this international scenario not only strengthens UNINAVARRA's institutional positioning, but also opens new possibilities for academic cooperation, the exchange of best practices and the linking of students and teachers with global knowledge networks. These experiences enrich the academic quality of the program, enhance disciplinary updating and reinforce an educational vision based on innovation and excellence. In addition, they inspire future industrial engineers to understand the strategic value of artificial intelligence, Big Data and digitalization, driving them to develop competencies that respond to the current challenges of the productive sector. With this participation, UNINAVARRA reaffirms its commitment to internationalization, applied research and the training of professionals capable of leading transformative processes in Colombia and the world.

Third International Meeting of Research Seedbeds “Opening Frontiers”: a commitment to science without limits from UNINAVARRA

With the purpose of strengthening scientific cooperation ties and projecting knowledge without borders, the Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA held the Third International Meeting of Research Workshops “Opening Borders”, an academic space where the talent, creativity and innovation of young researchers from Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Colombia converged. This event, developed virtually, was consolidated as a platform for multicultural and academic exchange that reflects the institution's commitment to comprehensive training, formative research and the internationalization of knowledge. Under the slogan “Opening Borders”, UNINAVARRA reaffirmed its leadership in the creation of scenarios that promote interdisciplinary dialogue, academic diversity and global cooperation, inspiring new generations to explore, share and transform realities through science.

During the day, participants presented projects with high social, environmental, technological and educational impact, resulting from the collaborative work of seedbed and researchers who seek to provide solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. The presentations, panels, workshops and discussion spaces made it possible to make visible the potential of young researchers and the importance of promoting a scientific culture from the professional training. In this scenario, professors and directors highlighted the value of applied research as the axis of institutional growth. This meeting not only promoted the development of research, communication and collaborative skills, but also strengthened the vision of UNINAVARRA as an innovative institution that articulates research with social projection and regional development.

The Third International Meeting of Research Workshops “Opening Frontiers” reaffirms the role of UNINAVARRA as a reference in higher education, innovation and international cooperation, integrating science and creativity in its educational model. This experience demonstrated that university research is a powerful tool to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build more equitable and sustainable societies. It also strengthened academic networks among Latin American universities, promoting the exchange of knowledge and the collective construction of global solutions. In this way, UNINAVARRA continues to “open frontiers” towards a future where knowledge has no limits, training leaders capable of researching, innovating and transforming the world with vision, ethics and social commitment.

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Professor Juan David Parra Quintero: Excellence that transforms from teaching

Professor Juan David Parra Quintero has established himself as one of the most outstanding leaders of the Industrial Engineering program at Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA, thanks to his unwavering commitment to academic excellence and his contributions to the strengthening of the institutional mission. His professional and formative trajectory, characterized by discipline, rigor and a deep sense of social responsibility, positions him as a visionary educator whose work promotes critical thinking, creativity and autonomy in his students. From his teaching role, Professor Parra embodies the institutional values, becoming an academic leader who inspires, accompanies and guides the new generations of engineers towards a comprehensive training and oriented to the impact on society.

In the classroom, Professor Parra distinguishes himself by the implementation of innovative pedagogical strategies, focused on active methodologies, project-based learning and the integration of technological tools that strengthen the appropriation of knowledge. His pedagogical approach not only promotes a deep understanding of the contents, but also fosters essential skills in contemporary Industrial Engineering: collaborative work, problem solving, analytical thinking, professional ethics and the ability to adapt to the challenges of the industry. His close accompaniment and humanistic leadership generate motivating learning environments, where students find inspiration to achieve their academic goals and develop competencies that transcend the classroom. Thanks to his integrative vision, Professor Parra manages to articulate theory with practice, allowing future engineers to understand the real value of innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

The impact of Professor Juan David Parra Quintero is reflected in the permanent strengthening of the academic quality of the program, contributing to the development of institutional processes of continuous improvement and the positioning of UNINAVARRA as an institution committed to educational excellence. His dedication, pedagogical leadership and ability to transform lives through education make him a reference for the academic community and an example of teaching vocation at the service of the country. From his daily work, he contributes to the formation of engineers capable of responding to the challenges of the 21st century, with criteria, social sensitivity and strategic vision. His legacy is projected as a deep imprint that inspires to continue building knowledge, innovation and social transformation from the classrooms of UNINAVARRA.

Research that transforms: outstanding participation of engineer Juan David Parra Quintero at the IV WCMS - VIII International Congress on Research and Innovation UNINAVARRA

The UNINAVARRA International Research and Innovation Congresses, high-level academic scenarios that promote scientific dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration and the dissemination of frontier knowledge, brought together in its most recent edition researchers, teachers and professionals from different countries committed to generating innovative solutions to global challenges. In this context of academic excellence, the VIII International Congress of Research and Innovation, the III International Congress of Engineering and Industrial Transformation and the III International Congress of Research and Innovation in Environmental Sustainability were held, spaces that consolidate the Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA as a leading institution in applied research. In the midst of this international scenario, the participation of engineer Juan David Parra Quintero stood out for his scientific contribution and his commitment to technological innovation by presenting a high-impact paper for the energy and academic sector.

His research entitled “Evaluation of a machine learning model for the prediction of solar radiation in the Tatacoa desert” aroused great interest among the attendees by exploring a crucial topic for the energy transition, renewable energies and industry 4.0. The study, developed with technical rigor and an innovative approach, analyzed the capacity of a machine learning model to predict solar radiation in one of Colombia's most representative ecosystems: the Tatacoa desert. This territory, with its extraordinary potential for solar projects, constitutes an ideal natural laboratory for scientific and technological research. The paper presented a detailed evaluation of the parameters, algorithms and variables used, highlighting how predictive modeling contributes to design, optimization and decision making in sustainable energy projects. By linking data science, computational modeling and environmental analysis, the research provides essential knowledge to promote the responsible use of solar resources in the region and promote strategic initiatives for sustainable development.

The contribution of engineer Juan David Parra Quintero transcends his outstanding research presentation; his participation strengthens the positioning of the Industrial Engineering program and reaffirms UNINAVARRA's commitment to the generation of high-impact knowledge. His work reflects the importance of promoting applied research based on machine learning, data analytics and sustainability, as fundamental pillars for the training of professionals capable of responding to the technological and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The institution celebrates and exalts his scientific contribution, which inspires the academic community to continue building innovation from research, demonstrating that science and education are essential engines to transform realities and open new opportunities for regional and global progress.

We have an Internationalization Policy "UNINAVARRA FACING THE WORLD"which aims to offer the academic community a bridge between the local environment and the globalized world. Through its lines of action, it provides opportunities for interaction with the national and international environment in classroom and online mode, where you can live training experiences in other contexts, interact with people from different cultures, learn about the global dynamics and its social, cultural, economic, environmental changes, among others; enhance your career with national and international projection and strengthen your training as a global professional and citizen of the world.

Lines of action and opportunities:

• International Cooperation Management: Agreements, alliances, joint projects and networking with more than 200 institutions from different countries around the world such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Spain, United States, Italy, Mexico, Peru, among others.
• Academic Mobility Management: Student exchange opportunities during one or two academic periods throughout the development of the student's academic program in different types of mobility such as: Academic exchange (taking subjects), short course, internship, practicum, mission, research stay, observership and degree modalities. Teaching mobility as national and foreign visiting professors in your classroom.
• Multiculturalism and Multilingualism Management: Activities that contribute to the development of intercultural competencies and communicative competence in a foreign language, mainly English as a universal language.
• Management of the Internationalization of the Curriculum: Joint classes with other institutions through mirror class methodology or COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning).

More information: https://uninavarra.edu.co/internacionalizacion/