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.
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.
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Luis Cabrales Arriaga
Professor
Luis Cabrales Arriaga
Department Chair AY
Luis Cabrales Arriaga
Special Consultant
Luis Cabrales Arriaga
Instructional Faculty, Summer Session
Haoyu Niu
Assistant Professor
Prashanta Pokharel
Assistant Professor
Prashanta Pokharel
Special Consultant
Jeorge Hurtarte
Jeorge Hurtarte
Lecturer
Gabriel Stockdale
Lecturer
Paige Weisskirch
Lecturer
Paige Weisskirch
Special Consultant
Paige Weisskirch
Lecturer
Jesus Clemente
Student Success Advisor
Christina Colmenero
Administrative Support Coordinator, Mechatronics Engineering
Javier Coyt
Mechatronics Engineering Instructional Support Technician
Marc Garcia
Career Coach
Vanessa Lopez
Educational Pathway Advisor