Faculty and Staff

At Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll learn from faculty in mechatronics engineering recognized for award-winning research and mentorship in robotics, AI and smart systems.

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The Mechatronics Engineering faculty brings expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence and smart system design, along with a commitment to hands-on mentorship.

They are innovators in agriculture automation and aerial systems, guiding students in outstanding and nationally recognized projects. Recent achievements include funded projects in AI-enabled collaborative robots for agriculture, design of robotic sprayers, machine vision for plant canopy imaging and autonomous system development. These accomplishments highlight the department’s strength in combining research, mentorship and real-world applications.

Beyond research, faculty integrate internships, industry partnerships and a year-long capstone project into the curriculum. With small class sizes, state-of-the-art labs and personalized guidance, our faculty and staff ensure every student develops the skills to lead in cutting-edge fields.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

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Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Special Consultant

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Professor

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Department Chair AY

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Special Consultant

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Luis Cabrales Arriaga

Instructional Faculty, Summer Session

Haoyu Niu

Haoyu Niu

Assistant Professor

Prashanta Pokharel

Prashanta Pokharel

Assistant Professor

Prashanta Pokharel

Prashanta Pokharel

Special Consultant

Prashanta Pokharel

Prashanta Pokharel

Special Consultant

Jeorge Hurtarte

Jeorge Hurtarte

Jeorge Hurtarte

Jeorge Hurtarte

Lecturer

Gabriel Stockdale

Gabriel Stockdale

Lecturer

Paige Weisskirch

Paige Weisskirch

Lecturer

Paige Weisskirch

Paige Weisskirch

Special Consultant

Paige Weisskirch

Paige Weisskirch

Lecturer

Jesus Clemente

Jesus Clemente

Student Success Advisor

Christina Colmenero

Christina Colmenero

Administrative Support Coordinator, Mechatronics Engineering

Christina Colmenero

Christina Colmenero

Special Consultant

Javier Coyt

Javier Coyt

Mechatronics Engineering Instructional Support Technician

Marc Garcia

Marc Garcia

Career Advisor

Vanessa Lopez

Vanessa Lopez

Educational Pathway Advisor

Vanessa Lopez

Vanessa Lopez

Special Consultant

Crystal Zavala

Crystal Zavala

Academic Advisor