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Department: Research Advancement, Institute for Applied AI Innovation
Luis Antonio Garnica Chavira is a Research Associate at the Institute for Applied AI Innovation (AAII) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His work supports institutional research intelligence, data analytics, and cyberinfrastructure for research administration. He also provides technical training and onboarding for faculty and students in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. He holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from UTEP and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering, with a specialization in hardware, from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua.
His research interests include software engineering, scientific cyberinfrastructure, human centered design, and scientific modeling workflows. His publications address integrated modeling for regional water sustainability decision-making, climate-related water challenges in the Middle Rio Grande, computational workflows, and machine learning methods for estimating water consumption in semi-arid urban landscapes.
He has also contributed to research on requirements validation and facilitated usability studies examining the needs and challenges of older adults. This work included collaboration with the City of El Paso and the El Paso Community College Senior Adult Program.
His broader professional experience includes software consulting and the development of industrial automation applications.
Keywords of Expertise: Software Engineering, Cyberinfrastructure, Systems Architecture, Human Centered Design.