Innovations in Healthcare Technology & AI: Interview with Karla Muñoz Esquivel | Computing2024
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Dr. Karla Muñoz Esquivel is Assistant Lecturer in Computing at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal. She is also Principal Investigator (PI) at the Wireless Sensor and Applied Research (WiSAR) Lab. Karla has a B.Eng. (Hons.) in Electronic Systems from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus. She has a Ph.D. in Computing, an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Computing and Intelligent Systems and a Pg. Dip. Researchers from Ulster University (UU). She won the 8-over-8 prize for the best Master with a specialism in December 2008. Her Ph.D. dissertation entitled PlayPhysics: An Emotional Student Model for Game-based Learning was one of the three runners-up to attain the British Computer Society (BCS) Distinguished Dissertation Award in 2013. She was granted the EU AlBan scholarship from 2007 to 2008 and the Vice-Chancellor Research Scholarship (VCRS) from 2008 to 2012 at UU to pursue postgraduate studies. Her research has focused on Connected Health, wearable technologies, Human-Computer Interaction, E-learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. She has more than 10 years of experience working internationally in both industry and academia.
In this enlightening interview, we sit down with Karla Muñoz Esquivel, an Assistant Lecturer in Computing and Principal Investigator at the WiSAR Lab in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland. Karla shares her academic journey and current research projects, shedding light on the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and human-computer interaction.
Join us as we delve into Karla’s fascinating work in connected health, where she utilizes AI and sensor data to improve healthcare delivery and employee well-being. Discover the challenges and breakthroughs in creating personalized and cost-effective healthcare solutions, and learn about the real-world applications of her research in enhancing the lives of patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Key Topics Discussed:
• Karla’s academic background and roles at ATU University and WiSAR Lab
• Her teaching subjects: AI, analytics, visualizations, and Human computer interaction
• The REMOTED project for training nurses cost-effectively
• The TE2HEILL project focused on employee and employer well-being
• Challenges in working with sensor data and creating accessible healthcare systems
• Real-world applications and social impact of her research
• Future steps in her research projects and experiences at academic conferences
Stay tuned to learn more about the cutting-edge research shaping the future of healthcare technology!