Prof. (Dr.) Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Professor, Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MATH-SJ-CR-2026-2298
Profile Summary
Dr. Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña is a mathematician, economist, and university professor with over 20 years of experience in higher education, research, and consultancy across finance, mathematics, and engineering domains. His expertise lies in applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative analysis, with a strong focus on predictive modeling, optimization, and digital transformation. He has led and contributed to high-impact academic and research projects, publishing in indexed journals such as Scopus and Web of Science. His interdisciplinary work integrates mathematical modeling, IoT, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and optimize complex systems.
Dr. Acuña is also actively involved in curriculum development, academic program design, and quality assurance aligned with international standards. In addition to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he serves as a scientific reviewer and contributes to global research initiatives. His consulting experience spans banking, finance, education, and mathematical modeling, supporting both academic and industry advancements.
Dr. Acuña is also actively involved in curriculum development, academic program design, and quality assurance aligned with international standards. In addition to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he serves as a scientific reviewer and contributes to global research initiatives. His consulting experience spans banking, finance, education, and mathematical modeling, supporting both academic and industry advancements.
Subject Matter Expertise
STEM →
• Data Science
• Data Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Optimization
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law →
• Finance
• Mathematical Finance
Social Science & Humanities →
• Education
• Higher Education
• Data Science
• Data Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Optimization
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law →
• Finance
• Mathematical Finance
Social Science & Humanities →
• Education
• Higher Education
Mentorship Offered
Consulting
• Scientific and Technical Consulting
• Business Strategy Consulting
Data & AI
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Analysis
Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
• Scientific and Technical Consulting
• Business Strategy Consulting
Data & AI
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Analysis
Research
• Scientific and Technical Research
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña has over 25 years of experience in academia, research, and consulting, primarily as a university professor across multiple institutions in Costa Rica. His work integrates teaching, curriculum development, and applied research in artificial intelligence, data science, mathematics, and finance. He has led research projects, developed predictive models, contributed to academic quality assurance, and provided consulting services in banking, education, and quantitative analysis, demonstrating a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based decision-making.
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Job Title: Faculty Member (Part-time)
Description: Conducted research in artificial intelligence, data science, mathematical optimization, and digital transformation focused on applied knowledge generation.
Duration: Jan 2012 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
Job Title: Lecturer (Seasonal)
Description: Led scientific research projects in artificial intelligence, engineering, and Industry 4.0, focusing on applied knowledge and innovation.
Duration: Feb 1998 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Job Title: Professor (Part-time)
Description: Teaching, research, and academic development in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-making.
Duration: Jan 2018 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Job Title: Professor (Part-time)
Description: Teaching university courses in quantitative analysis, applied AI, engineering, and strategic decision-making.
Duration: Jan 2022 – Present
Job Title: Faculty Member (Part-time)
Description: Conducted research in artificial intelligence, data science, mathematical optimization, and digital transformation focused on applied knowledge generation.
Duration: Jan 2012 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
Job Title: Lecturer (Seasonal)
Description: Led scientific research projects in artificial intelligence, engineering, and Industry 4.0, focusing on applied knowledge and innovation.
Duration: Feb 1998 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Job Title: Professor (Part-time)
Description: Teaching, research, and academic development in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-making.
Duration: Jan 2018 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Job Title: Professor (Part-time)
Description: Teaching university courses in quantitative analysis, applied AI, engineering, and strategic decision-making.
Duration: Jan 2022 – Present
Educational Summary
Dr. Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña possesses a strong and multidisciplinary academic background, with doctoral-level education in mathematics and theoretical physics, complemented by advanced studies in finance, economics, education, and systems engineering. His academic training reflects a blend of quantitative sciences, technological expertise, and pedagogical development, supporting his work in artificial intelligence, data science, and higher education.
Institution Name: Universidad Fidélitas
Degree Title: Doctorate in Business Sciences (Economics)
Field/Description: Research in Business Sciences, Quantitative Analysis, and Decision Models
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad de Salamanca
Degree Title: Doctorate
Field/Description: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Duration: 2002 – 2006
Institution Name: Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics and Computer Science
Duration: 1994 – 2000
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: Teaching (Education)
Duration: 2018 – 2019
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Finance and Financial Interventions
Duration: 2016 – 2018
Institution Name: Universidad Americana (CR)
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics Education
Duration: 2013 – 2015
Institution Name: Universidad Americana (CR)
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics for Primary Education
Duration: 2013 – 2014
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Professional Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Human Resource Management
Duration: 2019 – 2020
Degree Title: Doctorate in Business Sciences (Economics)
Field/Description: Research in Business Sciences, Quantitative Analysis, and Decision Models
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Institution Name: Universidad de Salamanca
Degree Title: Doctorate
Field/Description: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Duration: 2002 – 2006
Institution Name: Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics and Computer Science
Duration: 1994 – 2000
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: Teaching (Education)
Duration: 2018 – 2019
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Finance and Financial Interventions
Duration: 2016 – 2018
Institution Name: Universidad Americana (CR)
Degree Title: Bachelor’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics Education
Duration: 2013 – 2015
Institution Name: Universidad Americana (CR)
Degree Title: Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Mathematics for Primary Education
Duration: 2013 – 2014
Institution Name: Universidad San Marcos
Degree Title: Professional Master’s Degree
Field/Description: Human Resource Management
Duration: 2019 – 2020
Achievements
Dr. Acuña has completed certifications in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and project coordination, supporting his expertise in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Certifications
Title: Getting Started as a Project Coordinator
Issued By: LinkedIn
Issue Date: January, 2026
Title: What Is Generative AI?
Issued By: LinkedIn
Issue Date: January, 2026
Title: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Issued By: IBM
Issue Date: October, 2025
Title: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
Issued By: IBM
Issue Date: October, 2025
Title: Getting Started as a Project Coordinator
Issued By: LinkedIn
Issue Date: January, 2026
Title: What Is Generative AI?
Issued By: LinkedIn
Issue Date: January, 2026
Title: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Issued By: IBM
Issue Date: October, 2025
Title: Getting Started with Cybersecurity
Issued By: IBM
Issue Date: October, 2025
Publication Summary
Dr. Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña has a strong publication record across journals, conferences, and book contributions, focusing on artificial intelligence, data science, applied mathematics, and digital transformation. His work spans applications in healthcare, cybersecurity, IoT, education, and sustainability, with contributions to international journals and conferences such as LACCEI. His research reflects a multidisciplinary approach aimed at solving real-world problems through advanced analytical and technological methods.
Publications
Title: Predictive Artificial Intelligence Models in the Early Identification of Diabetic Retinopathy
Journal Name: Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Maziar Lalezary
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.47852/bonviewAIA52025555
Title: AI-Driven Qualitative Research in Smart Cities: Enhancing Emotional Resilience in Youth and Children
Journal Name: EAI Endorsed Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning
Authors: Jesus Morgan Asch; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.4108/eai.29-9-2025
Title: Autonomous Enterprises: Strategic Decision-Making Powered by Artificial Intelligence in Business Administration
Journal Name: Revista Académica Institucional
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.64183/rvrnw416
Title: Quantum-assisted early detection of diabetic retinopathy: A novel integration of quantum machine learning in biomedical imaging
Journal Name: Medical Data Mining
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.53388/MDM202508018
Title: Quantum-Enhanced Cognitive Modeling for Advanced Logistics Route Optimization
Journal Name: Digital Technologies Research and Applications
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Sacramento Cruz Doriano; Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.54963/dtra.v4i1.1075
Title: Integrative Model of Theory and Practice for Engineering and Management Education in Latin America
Journal Name: Cadernos de Educação Tecnologia e Sociedade
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.14571/brajets.v18.n1.211-231
Title: Multidimensional evaluation of community resilience to the impact of the Mayan Train: a theoretical model for sustainable development
Journal Name: LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
Authors: Pedro Marcelo Mex Naal; Maria Teresita de Jesus Chi Chan; Sacramento Cruz Doriano; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.56712/latam.v6i1.3510
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Action: Predictive Models for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Journal Name: Not specified (Preprint)
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Maziar Lalezary
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.2139/ssrn.5188206
Title: Fortalecimiento de la integridad académica a través de la IA. Estrategias de prevención del plagio en la era digital
Journal Name: Revista Digital del Doctorado en Educación de la Universidad Central de Venezuela
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.55560/arte.2024.ee.10.4
Title: Healthcare Cybersecurity: Data Poisoning in the Age of AI
Journal Name: Journal of Comprehensive Business Administration Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.47852/bonviewJCBAR42024067
Title: Sistemas de Monitoreo IoT para la Seguridad Laboral en Costa Rica
Journal Name: New Trends in Qualitative Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Ángelo Huertas Rosales; Santiago Vásquez Espinoza
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.36367/ntqr.20.4.2024.e1054
Title: Dispositivos Médicos Conectados. Avances en Monitoreo y Diagnóstico
Journal Name: New Trends in Qualitative Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado; Samantha Sofía Castro Delgado; Dacner Adrián Araya Peralta
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.36367/ntqr.20.3.2024.e1053
Title: Reduciendo la huella de carbono proveniente de la congestión vial en el área metropolitana de San José, Costa Rica
Journal Name: Rhombus
Authors: Ricardo Del Valle Hernández; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.63058/rhombus.v4i2.229
Title: The path to education 5.0: Digital ethics as a driver of innovation in higher education institutions
Journal Name: Not specified (Preprint – SciELO Preprints)
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.1590/SciELOPreprints.8998
Title: Dispositivos Médicos Conectados. Avances en Monitoreo y Diagnóstico
Journal Name: Revista Galo
Authors: Fernando Salas; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: Not specified
Title: The Shift to the 5.0 Revolution: The Challenges of Public Education in Costa Rica
Journal Name: Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n1-104
Title: Sustainable prototype with IoT implementation for remote monitoring of Apis mellifera apiaries in maya regions of Campeche, Mexico
Journal Name: Brazilian Journal of Technology
Authors: Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado; Carlos Alberto Decena Chan; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Luz María Hernández Cruz
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.38152/bjt.v7n2-001
Title: University Didactic 4.0 for Professionals of the 21st Century
Journal Name: Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n8-006
Book Publications
Book Title: Educación, liderazgo y bienestar social como estrategias para construir una sociedad sostenible / Education, leadership and social welfare as strategies for building a sustainable society
Publisher: Universidad Anáhuac Mayab
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-607-8083-43-5
Book Chapters
Chapter Title: Optimization of Urban Mobility with IoT and Big Data: Technology for the Information and Knowledge Society in Industry 5.0
Book Title: Smart Cities
Year: 2025
DOI (if any): 10.1007/978-3-031-85324-1_4
Conference Papers / Proceedings
Title: Integration of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Optimizing Sustainable Processes in Industrial Engineering
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Cybersecurity Challenges in IoT: A Comprehensive Assessment of Current Threats and Future Strategies
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Optimizing Safety and Efficiency: Ergonomics in Firefighter Load Handling
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Design Sprinting for Impact: Fast Innovation in Social Enterprises
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Quantum Ventures: Accelerating Startups with QML
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: NeuroAI Startups: Emotional Data as a Business Model
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Predictive Artificial Intelligence Models in the Early Identification of Diabetic Retinopathy
Journal Name: Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Maziar Lalezary
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.47852/bonviewAIA52025555
Title: AI-Driven Qualitative Research in Smart Cities: Enhancing Emotional Resilience in Youth and Children
Journal Name: EAI Endorsed Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning
Authors: Jesus Morgan Asch; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.4108/eai.29-9-2025
Title: Autonomous Enterprises: Strategic Decision-Making Powered by Artificial Intelligence in Business Administration
Journal Name: Revista Académica Institucional
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.64183/rvrnw416
Title: Quantum-assisted early detection of diabetic retinopathy: A novel integration of quantum machine learning in biomedical imaging
Journal Name: Medical Data Mining
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.53388/MDM202508018
Title: Quantum-Enhanced Cognitive Modeling for Advanced Logistics Route Optimization
Journal Name: Digital Technologies Research and Applications
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Sacramento Cruz Doriano; Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.54963/dtra.v4i1.1075
Title: Integrative Model of Theory and Practice for Engineering and Management Education in Latin America
Journal Name: Cadernos de Educação Tecnologia e Sociedade
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.14571/brajets.v18.n1.211-231
Title: Multidimensional evaluation of community resilience to the impact of the Mayan Train: a theoretical model for sustainable development
Journal Name: LATAM Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
Authors: Pedro Marcelo Mex Naal; Maria Teresita de Jesus Chi Chan; Sacramento Cruz Doriano; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.56712/latam.v6i1.3510
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Action: Predictive Models for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Journal Name: Not specified (Preprint)
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Maziar Lalezary
Year: 2025
DOI/URL: 10.2139/ssrn.5188206
Title: Fortalecimiento de la integridad académica a través de la IA. Estrategias de prevención del plagio en la era digital
Journal Name: Revista Digital del Doctorado en Educación de la Universidad Central de Venezuela
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.55560/arte.2024.ee.10.4
Title: Healthcare Cybersecurity: Data Poisoning in the Age of AI
Journal Name: Journal of Comprehensive Business Administration Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.47852/bonviewJCBAR42024067
Title: Sistemas de Monitoreo IoT para la Seguridad Laboral en Costa Rica
Journal Name: New Trends in Qualitative Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Ángelo Huertas Rosales; Santiago Vásquez Espinoza
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.36367/ntqr.20.4.2024.e1054
Title: Dispositivos Médicos Conectados. Avances en Monitoreo y Diagnóstico
Journal Name: New Trends in Qualitative Research
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado; Samantha Sofía Castro Delgado; Dacner Adrián Araya Peralta
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.36367/ntqr.20.3.2024.e1053
Title: Reduciendo la huella de carbono proveniente de la congestión vial en el área metropolitana de San José, Costa Rica
Journal Name: Rhombus
Authors: Ricardo Del Valle Hernández; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.63058/rhombus.v4i2.229
Title: The path to education 5.0: Digital ethics as a driver of innovation in higher education institutions
Journal Name: Not specified (Preprint – SciELO Preprints)
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.1590/SciELOPreprints.8998
Title: Dispositivos Médicos Conectados. Avances en Monitoreo y Diagnóstico
Journal Name: Revista Galo
Authors: Fernando Salas; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: Not specified
Title: The Shift to the 5.0 Revolution: The Challenges of Public Education in Costa Rica
Journal Name: Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
Authors: Gabriel Silva Atencio; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n1-104
Title: Sustainable prototype with IoT implementation for remote monitoring of Apis mellifera apiaries in maya regions of Campeche, Mexico
Journal Name: Brazilian Journal of Technology
Authors: Felipe Ángel Álvarez-Salgado; Carlos Alberto Decena Chan; Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña; Luz María Hernández Cruz
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.38152/bjt.v7n2-001
Title: University Didactic 4.0 for Professionals of the 21st Century
Journal Name: Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
Authors: Edwin Gerardo Acuña Acuña
Year: 2024
DOI/URL: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n8-006
Book Publications
Book Title: Educación, liderazgo y bienestar social como estrategias para construir una sociedad sostenible / Education, leadership and social welfare as strategies for building a sustainable society
Publisher: Universidad Anáhuac Mayab
Year: 2025
ISBN: 978-607-8083-43-5
Book Chapters
Chapter Title: Optimization of Urban Mobility with IoT and Big Data: Technology for the Information and Knowledge Society in Industry 5.0
Book Title: Smart Cities
Year: 2025
DOI (if any): 10.1007/978-3-031-85324-1_4
Conference Papers / Proceedings
Title: Integration of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Optimizing Sustainable Processes in Industrial Engineering
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Cybersecurity Challenges in IoT: A Comprehensive Assessment of Current Threats and Future Strategies
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Optimizing Safety and Efficiency: Ergonomics in Firefighter Load Handling
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Design Sprinting for Impact: Fast Innovation in Social Enterprises
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: Quantum Ventures: Accelerating Startups with QML
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI
Title: NeuroAI Startups: Emotional Data as a Business Model
Conference Name: LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2025)
Year: 2025
Organizer: LACCEI