Short Bio:

Castro Vélez is a researcher that specializes in software engineering and programming languages. She is particularly interested in how automated refactoring and program analysis might lessen the load of correctly, quickly, and safely evolving large and complicated software. Her research focuses on how to enhance and facilitate the long-term evolution of DL systems utilizing Software Engineering approaches. She is also interested in exploring how to create and optimize software for social impact.

Academic Position

Assistant Professor at The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.

Eduacation

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science at The Graduate Center, City University of New York obtained September 2025.
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Computer Science at The Graduate Center, City University of New York obtained January 2024.
• Bachelors in Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science at The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus obtained May 2020.

Research / Areas of Interest

Software Engineering, Programming Languages and Deep Learning.

Contact:

Email: tatiana.castro1@upr.edu
Department of Computer Science
College of Natural Sciences
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Office: C-170
Phone: (787)764-00 x. 88259