Dr. Daniel Verenzuela

• Peer-reviewed publications: 4 journal papers and 9 conference papers. • Led and coordinated research projects with international partners • Performed more than 20 reviews of scientific articles submitted to IEEE journals • Advanced Knowledge in: – 5G Massive MIMO networks – Simulation software development – Signal processing and spatial resource allocation – Estimation and detection theory – Convex and multiobjective optimization theory – Matrix analysis and random matrix theory

• Academic supervisor of four Master thesis projects - Guided students to apply a scientific methodology on their thesis project - Provided detailed feedback on written manuscripts - Assessed the scientific contributions and quality of the thesis manuscript

• Teaching assistant for the Master courses: - Signal Theory - Linear Systems (Digital Signal Processing) - Estimation and Detection Theory - Fundamentals of Multi-user MIMO • Prepared and hosted theoretical exercise sessions • Supervised, supported, and graded computer laboratory sessions • Performed preliminary grading of exams

• I performed initial tuning and optimization of 2G and 3G networks for Ericsson in several network deployments based on different Caribbean Islands • As a consultant on time-critical projects, I was responsible for on-site network assessment, data collection, post processing, realization and presentation of technical reports to the network operators

Title of Licentiate thesis: "Analysis of Alternative Massive MIMO Designs Superimposed Pilots and Mixed-ADCs". Degree: 45 ECTS in advanced courses and 75 ECTS in research corresponding to a Licentiate thesis and public defense.

Energy and Spectral efficiency optimization of wireless networks with emphasis in signal processing techniques in multi-user massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems. Degree: 90 ECTS in advanced courses and 150 ECTS in research corresponding to a PhD dissertation and public defense.

Double degree: European Master of Research on Information and Communication Technologies (MERIT). Master thesis project: "Scalability of Device-to-Device (D2D) communications in cellular networks."

5 year undergraduate engineering program. Undergraduate thesis: “Study of Fractional Frequency Reuse in the Downlink of 4G LTE Systems”. This work obtained an honorable mention (top score)