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Dr. Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos is a leading figure in service robotics, control systems, and engineering education, whose work bridges cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. His research on service robots, highlighted by a highly cited 2021 study (158 citations), analyzes a market exceeding $27 billion and the surge of startups in the field. He has made major contributions to autonomous navigation, developing mobile platforms for semi-structured environments and a COVID-19 response robot (PiBOT). In control engineering, Dr. Lozoya-Santos has advanced underactuated mechanical systems, using neural networks and particle swarm optimization to stabilize complex platforms like the Furuta pendulum and self-balancing robots. Notably, his work extends to educational innovation, where he pioneered a challenge-based learning intensive course using UAVs (22 citations) to develop competency in undergraduate engineers. He also leads the Conscious Technologies research group at Tecnologico de Monterrey, integrating students into real-life challenges that enhance academic experience. His recent exploration of neural signatures of STEM learning (2025) underscores his commitment to understanding how interest and creativity drive technological growth. With over 200 citations across his portfolio, Dr. Lozoya-Santos exemplifies a researcher who not only advances robotics and automation but also shapes the next generation of engineers through hands-on, problem-solving education.