Team and Partners

Frugal Innovation Hub Staff

Meet the Staff Members of the Frugal Innovation Hub.

Director

Dr. Silvia Figueira is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering, as well as Director of the Frugal Innovation Hub. She creates and executes program strategy for FIH, and guides student projects to successful outcomes with clients. She is also the faculty lead of the Mobile for Social Benefit Lab.

Director of Programs and Partnerships

Allan Baez Morales

Allan focuses on the development of FIH signature programs with university, corporate and social enterprise partners to create opportunities for faculty and students to engage in the development and implementation of humanitarian technology solutions.

Assistant Program Manager

Eva Bouzos

Eva is currently pursuing her MS degree in Engineering Management while serving as co-president of the Association of Graduate Engineering Students (AGES), researcher in the bioengineering department, and intern in the biotech industry. She helps manage FIH projects and plan events and workshops.

Information & Communication Technologies Assistant

Esai Morales

Esai is pursuing an MS in Computer Science & Engineering. He manages the program's website and assists in the coordination, development, and deployment of student-built humanitarian software projects.