Dr. Jose Cornejo
Professor
Mechatronics and RoboticsDr. Jose Cornejo is an internationally recognized scholar who currently serves as a Professor at Capitol Technology University, advancing research and technological innovation across Mechatronics, Robotics, and Mechanical Engineering. Prior to this, he served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has contributed as an Adjunct Researcher at the Biorobotics Laboratory of the University of South Florida.
Throughout his career, he has held key appointments as a Professor and Researcher across multiple academic institutions, establishing formidable expertise in Mechanical and Mechatronic Design, alongside Manufacturing and Product Development with cutting-edge applications in the aerospace, industrial, and bionic sectors. Highlighting his active engagement in space initiatives, he serves as the National Point of Contact for the Space Generation Advisory Council - UNOOSA. Reflecting the global influence of his contributions, the 2026 AD Scientific Index ranked him among the top 4% of Mechatronics Engineering researchers worldwide.
Demonstrating a multidisciplinary trajectory, Dr. Cornejo serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for leading scientific journals and conferences, and holds the distinction of serving as an International Judge for the MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 (IU35). He has published more than 120 intellectual contributions indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), which have garnered over 1,850 citations with an H-index of 24. Furthermore, he has contributed extensively as both a dissertation committee member and a dedicated thesis advisor. Underscoring his standing in the engineering community, he holds the distinction of being an IEEE Senior Member, as well as a professional member of both ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics).
The advice he shares with his students is: "Run toward the problems that seem impossible, embrace the 'learning by doing' mindset, and never stop questioning how things work. Your engineering education happens when you apply theory to real-world cyber-physical systems, ask critical questions, and actively discover how your technical skills can create a meaningful global impact."
Areas of Expertise
- Mechatronic System Development and Hardware-Software Integration: Space and Earth-based Technologies
- Aerospace Mechatronics: Planetary Robots, Orbital Robots, Aerial Robots, Space Life Support Systems
- Field Mechatronics: Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and Marine/Submersible Systems
- Industrial-Manufacturing Mechatronics: Robotic Manipulators, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Machinery
- Bio-Medical Mechatronics: Humanoid Robots, Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots, Assistive Robots
Education
- PhD, Industrial, Computer and Civil Engineering (Mechatronics), University of Burgos
- ScD, Production Engineering and Industrial Design (Mechanics and Robotics), Polytechnic University of Madrid
- Grad Certificate, Robotics and Automation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- MEng, Design and 3D Printing (Mechanical Engineering), University of Salamanca
- MSc, Bio-Medical Engineering (Robotics), Valencian International University
- MBA, Business Administration, King Juan Carlos University
- BSc, Mechatronics Engineering, Ricardo Palma University
Organizations & Affiliations
- IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) – Senior Member
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) – Professional Member
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – Professional Member