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Alejandro Peña is a Full Professor and researcher at EAFIT University’s School of Business. With a Ph.D. in Engineering and postdoctoral expertise in Machine Learning and Financial Risk, his work bridges the gap between computational intelligence and strategic decision-making. His research in augmented intelligence platforms for precision agriculture and financial modeling has been recognized globally, earning him a place as a Distinguished International Associate of the Royal Academy of Engineering (London, UK - https://raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-prizes/programmes/international-programmes/distinguished-international-associates/awardees/professor-alejandro-pena). Dr. Peña specializes in transforming complex data into robust risk management frameworks for the financial and agricultural sectors.

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Ivan Siqueira is a Full Professor in Interdisciplinarity (IHAC/UFBA); PhD and Master's in Letters (FFLCH/USP). Specialist in Music and Art History (Berklee College of Music). Graduated in Letters (UNESP Assis - Portuguese and English). Advisor to the Basic Education Chamber of the National Education Council (2015-2022). Vice-President of the CEB/CNE (2016-2018). President of the CEB/CNE (2018-2020). Acting President of the CNE (July/August 2020). Brazilian representative to the CTR Protocol - Mercosur Education (2016-2022). Advisor to the National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality (2019-2021). Areas of expertise: Education, Digital Humanities, Digital Education, Arts, English Language, Afro-Brazilian Culture, Public Policies. Professor at the School of Communications and Arts, University of São Paulo (2010-2022). Visiting Professor at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (Japan), 2014-2015. Full Professor at the Institute of Humanities, Arts and Sciences Professor Milton Santos (IHAC) of the Federal University of Bahia. Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Humanities (2023-2024). Currently, lecturer in undergraduate studies (IHAC), advisor and vice-coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies on the University (PPGEISU) at the Federal University of Bahia (2023-2025). Research Area: Public policies, Culture, Management and Historical and Conceptual Foundations of the University.

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