Publications (11)
(* indicates equal contribution)
(Journal Articles & Book Chapters)
- Candela-Leal M.O., Alanis-Espinosa, M., Murrieta-González, J. et al. (2025). Neural Signatures of STEM Learning and Interest in Youth. Acta Psychologica, 255, 104949. PMID:40168892
- Mandujano-Granillo, J.A., Candela-Leal, M.O., Ortiz-Vazquez, J.J. et al. (2024). Human-Vehicle Interfaces: A Review for Autonomous Electric Vehicles. IEEE Access, 12, 121635–121658
- Blanco-Ríos, M.A.*, Candela-Leal, M.O.*, Orozco-Romo, C. et al. (2024). Real-time EEG-based Emotion Recognition for Neurohumanities: Perspectives from Principal Component Analysis and Tree-based Algorithms. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 18, 1319574. PMID:38545515 (editor's choice, 2024)
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Gutiérrez-Flores, E.A., Presbítero-Espinosa, G. et al. (2022). Multi-Output Sequential Deep Learning Model for Athlete Force Prediction on a Treadmill Using 3D Markers. Applied Sciences, 12(11), 5424
- Lozoya-Santos, J.J., Ramírez-Moreno, M.A., Candela-Leal, M.O. et al. (2022). Current and Future Biometrics: Technology and Applications. In R.A. Ramirez-Mendoza, J.J. Lozoya-Santos, R. Zavala-Yoé et al. (Eds.), Biometry: Technology, Trends and Applications (1st ed., pp. 1-30). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. ISBN: 9781003145240
- Ramírez-Moreno, M.A., Carrillo-Tijerina, P., Candela-Leal, M.O. et al. (2021). Evaluation of a Fast Test Based on Biometric Signals to Assess Mental Fatigue at the Workplace—A Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(22), 11891. PMID:34831645
(Conference Proceedings)
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Aguilar-Herrera, A.J., Ramírez-Moreno, M.A. et al. (2024). Conscious Technologies Projects as a Hub for Real Life Challenges in Engineering Education. In Proceedings of the 15th EDUCON (pp. 665-675). Kos, Greece: IEEE
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Martínez-Díaz, D., Orozco-Romo, C. et al. (2023). Biomechanics Digital Twin: Markerless Joint Acceleration Prediction Using Machine Learning and Computer Vision. In Proceedings of the Future of Educational Innovation-Workshop Series: Data in Action (pp. 142-150). Monterrey, Mexico: IEEE
- Candela-Leal, M.O., García-Briones, J.M., Olivas-Martínez, G. et al. (2021). Real-time Biofeedback System for Interactive Learning using Wearables and IoT. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (pp. 2959-2970). Monterrey, Mexico: IEOM (best undergraduate paper award)
- Olivas-Martínez, G., Candela-Leal, M.O., Ocampo-Alvarado, J.C. et al. (2021). Detecting Change in Engineering Interest in Children through Machine Learning using Biometric Signals. In Proceedings of the Machine Learning-Driven Digital Technologies for Educational Innovation Workshop (pp. 33-40). Monterrey, Mexico: IEEE
- Aguilar-Herrera, A.J., Delgado-Jimenez, E.A., Candela-Leal, M.O. et al. (2021). Advanced Learner Assistance System's (ALAS) recent results. In Proceedings of the Machine Learning-Driven Digital Technologies for Educational Innovation Workshop (pp. 26-33). Monterrey, Mexico: IEEE
Presentations (20)
(Invited Talks)
- Candela-Leal, M.O. (2025, March). Panel: Neuroscience Laboratories @ Tec. Presented with Prof. Pedro Cortes, Prof. Manuel Cebral, Prof. Andrés Ayala, Prof. Luis Morán, and Prof. Luz María Alonso at NeuroTalks@Tec: Meet the Experts, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
- Candela-Leal, M.O. (2024, September). Decoding Cognitive Performance: From Chess Puzzles to STEM Classrooms. Presented to senior undergraduate students at Cognitive Neuroscience minor, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
- Candela-Leal, M.O. (2023, April). Computer Vision and Facial Recognition. Presented to senior undergraduate computer science students at Computing Seminar course, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) [one of Mexico’s top eight universities], Monterrey, Mexico [certificate]
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(Presentations)
Oral Presentations
| Artificial Intelligence and Biometrics for Personalized Education. 2nd Educational Research Forum in Aguascalientes (Aguascalientes, Mexico) | 2025 |
| Digital Twins in Education: Enhancing Student Well-being and Academic Performance with Biometric Insights and Machine Learning. U21 Health Sciences Group 2024 Annual Meeting, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (student speaker award) | 2024 |
| High-resolution Fetal Subplate Automatic Segmentation. FNNDSC Research Symposium, Boston Children's Hospital (Boston, MA) | 2024 |
| CHD Fetal Brain Analysis using Combined Quantitative MRI Features and Custom-build Loss Functions. FNNDSC Research Symposium, Boston Children's Hospital (Boston, MA) | 2024 |
| Biomechanics for the Digital Twin of Performance: Study Cases. Conscious Technologies for Smart Communities Workshop (Virtual) | 2021 |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), a Cultural and Ideological Instructor of the Millennial Viewer. 51th Research and Development Congress (Virtual) | 2021 |
Poster Presentations
| FALCONS: Fetal Automatic Landmark Computation and Optimization for Neuroimaging Segmentation. 27th International Conference on MICCAI (Marrakesh, Morocco) | 2024 |
| Real-time Dual-feature Mental Fatigue State SVM Classification using EEG Delta Bandpower. 19th IEEE-EMBS Conference on BSN, MIT Media Lab (Boston, MA) | 2023 |
| Talent Detection Tool for Early Engineering Education. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2023 Annual Meeting, Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ) | 2023 |
| Human Machine Interface for Fleet Electric Vehicles. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2023 Annual Meeting, Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ) | 2023 |
| Biometric Cabin for Neurohumanities Lab. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2023 Annual Meeting, Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ) | 2023 |
| Detection of Engineering Interest in Children - Phase II. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2022 Annual Meeting, Houston University (Houston, TX) | 2022 |
| Digital Twin modeling for Human Biomechanics and Office Spaces. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2022 Annual Meeting, Houston University (Houston, TX) | 2022 |
| Brain on Acting: Neural Dynamics of Actor-Actor Dyads During an Acted Scene. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2022 Annual Meeting, Houston University (Houston, TX) | 2022 |
| Identifying Engineering Interest in Children through Machine Learning using Biometric Signals. 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE-EMBS (Virtual) | 2021 |
| ALAS: Advanced Learner Assistance System for Engineering Education using Wearable Sensors. 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE-EMBS (Virtual) | 2021 |
| Digital Twin of Biomechanics: Joint Force Prediction using Video and AI. NSF IUCRC BRAIN 2021 Annual Meeting (Virtual) | 2021 |
(Other)
Student Presentation - FNNDSC at Harvard Medical School (2024) [presentation]Extended Essay - International Baccalaureate (2020) [extended essay]
Working Papers (11)
(Journal Articles & Book Chapters)
- Ramírez-Moreno, M.A., Hernández-Mustieles, M.A., Candela-Leal, M.O. et al. (accepted). Workplace Measures of Mental Fatigue. In V.B. Patel (Eds.), The Scientific Basis of Fatigue
- Zalevskyi, V., Sancheza, T., Kaandorpe, M. et al. (submitted). Advancing Automated Fetal MRI Brain Tissue Annotation and Biometry: Insights and Trends from FeTA Challenge 2024. Medical Image Analysis
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Martínez-Hernández, A., Moreno-Salazar, I.E. et al. (in prep). Enhanced Real-Time EEG-based Emotion Recognition using an Spherical VAD Model. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Tudon-Martinez, J.C., & Lozoya-Santos, J.J. (in prep). Multi-Sensor Fusion for Vehicle Perception and Intent Recognition in Adverse Weather: A Review. IEEE Access
(Conference Proceedings)
- Ramírez-Arceo, G.A., Candela-Leal, M.O., Tudon-Martinez, J.C. et al. (accepted). Innovative Spaces with Advanced Technologies such as Research Activity Simulators for Engineering Education. In Proceedings of the 16th Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON). London, United Kingdom: IEEE
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Ramírez-Moreno, M.A., & Lozoya-Santos, J.J. (accepted). Task Resolution Time Estimation through Cognitive Load: An EEG Study of Chess Players. 47th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society (CogSci) (San Francisco, CA)
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Wong-Cantú, C.G., Ramírez-Moreno, M.A. et al. (submitted). Enhancing Engagement with Immersive Spaces: A Biomechanical Analysis of Dance. 21st IEEE-EMBS International Conference on BSN (Los Angeles, CA)
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Marrufo-Franco, L.A., Cruz-Gómez, C.F. et al. (submitted). Closed-Loop BCI with Haptic Feedback and Machine Learning for Attention Support in ADHD Students. 48th National Congress of Biomedical Engineering (Monterrey, Mexico)
(Presentations)
- Candela-Leal, M.O., Ramírez-Moreno, M.A., & Lozoya-Santos, J.J. (submitted). Expertise-Driven Variations in Cognitive Load as Response to Environmental Noise: A Chess EEG Study. SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM) (Colombus, Ohio)
- Qiu, B., Gondova, A., Candela-Leal, M.O. et al. (submitted). Regional Analysis of Error Patterns from Automatic Cortical Plate Segmentation in Fetal Brain MRI. Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) (Brisbane, Australia)
- Gondova, A., Candela-Leal, M.O., Yun, H.J. et al. (submitted). Attention-gated Convolutional Neural Network for Automated Segmentation of Fetal Subplate from MRI. Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) (Brisbane, Australia)