Fernando Torre, PhD

About Me

Hello, My name is Fernando. I am a Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor with over 10 years of experience in Frontend Development and UI/UX design and experience with cross-cultural and distributed teams and in international settings.

I grew up in Puerto Rico, got my Ph.D. in Computer Science in Minnesota, and lived in Tokyo for over 5 years. I am now back in Puerto Rico as a Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.

I am passionate about:

Technology

I am particularly interested in Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, and Web/Mobile Development.

Education

I love both to learn and to teach. I look for ways to make learning more fun and engaging.

Languages

I speak four languages (Spanish, English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese) and am learning Russian and Korean.

Diversity

I thrive working with people from diverse backgrounds. I have lived in 4 countries and have been to over 40.

For more on my work, check out my professional experience, projects, and publications.

To find out what makes me who I am, check out my values, strengths, and personality.

I am a quick learner and am constantly acquiring new skills and hobbies.