Summary
Paolo Pancho is a research-focused engineer and PhD student at the University of Alberta with nine years of experience in electronics, automation, and industrial robotics, applied primarily to mass timber construction and advanced manufacturing. He combines a Master’s from МГТУ in Electronic Media Design and Production Technology with hands-on experience designing embedded systems, control architectures, and robotic integrations to tackle housing and infrastructure challenges in Canada. Paolo has transitioned from teaching and early developer roles to leading R&D projects that bridge theory and practical implementation, including automated systems that improve efficiency and sustainability on construction sites. His background in electrical distribution design and tutoring underscores a talent for translating complex technical concepts into usable solutions and mentoring others. He is particularly interested in scalable robotic applications for construction—an approach that blends electronics, control theory, and industrial automation to create reproducible housing technologies. Based in Edmonton, he brings a pragmatic research mindset aimed at delivering deployable, sustainability-minded engineering outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electronics, robotics and mechatronics engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electronics, robotics and mechatronics engineering at University of Alberta
Master’s in Electronic Media Design and Production Technology, Electronic Engineering, Master’s in Electronic Media Design and Production Technology, Electronic Engineering at Московский Государственный Технический Университет им. Н.Э. Баумана (МГТУ)
Electronic and Control Engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, Electronic and Control Engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering at Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Russian, English