Andres Cifuentes Bernal

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Bioinformatic methods development Bioinformatics and computational biology Computational statistics Machine learning

Dr Andres Cifuentes Bernal

Online Course Facilitator

UniSA Online

Teaching Enterprise

I'm currently an Online Course Facilitator at UniSA Online, passionate about bringing my expertise in engineering, data science, and data analytics to online learners.
My diverse background includes a bachelor and master in Mechatronics, and a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on bioinformatics. This allows me to weave research interests in data science, causal inference, and bioinformatics into my teaching, ensuring students engage with cutting-edge knowledge.
With over 8 years of experience as a Lecturer, I'm dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment and supporting student success. Feel free to explore my Google Scholar profile  for my latest research. I am always happy to connect and discuss potential collaborations!

Date Position Institution name
2023 - ongoing Lecturer (Online Course Facilitator) University of South Australia
2017 - 2018 Adjunct Faculty Professor Military University Nueva Granada
2015 - 2016 Full time Faculty Professor Military University Nueva Granada
2013 - 2014 Adjunct Faculty professor Military University Nueva Granada
2011 - 2012 Lecturer Pilot University of Colombia

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2024 Research Award Michael Miller Medal – High Commendation (2024) University of South Australia Australia -
2020 Recognition Associate Researcher – Minciencias / COLCIENCIAS Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Colombia -
2019 Scholarship ATN–South American Scholarship Australian Technology Network of Universities Australia 105000
2018 Fellowship Australia–Americas PhD Research Internship Program Australian Academy of Science Australia 12300

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Spanish - Latin American Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2019 - 2024 University of South Australia Australia PhD in Computer and Information Science
2011 - 2015 Military University Nueva Granada Colombia Master in Mechatronic Engineering (M.Sc.)
2010 - 2011 Military University Nueva Granada Colombia Specialisation in University Teaching
2002 - 2009 National University of Colombia Colombia Mechatronic Engineering

Year Citation
2022 Cifuentes Bernal, A. M., Pham, V. V. H., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., & Le, T. D. (2022). Dynamic cancer drivers: a causal approach for cancer driver discovery based on bio-pathological trajectories. Briefings in Functional Genomics, 21(6), 455-465.
DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3
2021 Cifuentes-Bernal, A. M., Pham, V. V., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., & Le, T. D. (2021). A pseudotemporal causality approach to identifying miRNA-mRNA interactions during biological processes. Bioinformatics, 37(6), 807-814.
DOI Scopus6 WoS3 Europe PMC3
2018 Chacon, Y. F., Plaza, M., & Cifuentes, A. M. (2018). Development and design wearable sensorial system of low cost to determine the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints angles. ECS Transactions, 86(16), 39-45.
DOI
2018 Torres, M. P., Cifuentes, A., & Castillo, F. B. (2018). Diseño de exoesqueletos para miembro inferior. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomedicas, 37(2), 95-104.
2017 Blanco, R. A., Cifuentes Bernal, A. M., & Torres, M. P. (2017). Diseño de un sistema difuso para el reconocimiento de la actividad muscular en señales de EMG superficiales. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 19(4), 729-737.
2017 Plaza, M., & Cifuentes, A. M. (2017). Movement intention prediction by superficial magnetic and pressure sensor. ECS Transactions, 77(11), 1791-1796.
DOI
2016 Plaza, T. M., Aperador, W., & Cifuentes Bernal, A. (2016). Sistema de visión térmica para desplazamiento en personas invidentes y con problemas de movilidad. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomedicas, 35(1), 102-111.
2016 Blanco, R., Cifuentes, A., & Plaza, M. (2016). Software BIOMEPRO para acondicionamiento de señales EMG superficiales y obtención de parámetros relevantes. Ciencia y Poder Aereo, 11(1), 194-201.
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2016 Cifuentes, A., Plaza, M., & Rondón, S. (2016). Diseño de un módulo de transformación para sillas de ruedas eléctricas en silla de ruedas inteligente. Science and Air Power, 11(1), 202-213.
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2016 Castillo, R. A., Cifuentes, A. M., & Olarte, N. E. (2016). Comparison of mechanical designs of modules among modular robotic systems. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 11(17), 9191-9197.
2016 Plaza, T. M., Aperador, C. W., & Cifuentes Bernal, A. (2016). Diseño de órtesis activa para cirugías prolongadas. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomedicas, 35(1), 91-101.
2016 Torres, M. P., Aperador, W., & Cifuentes, A. (2016). Sistemas biomecánicos para patologías musculares y cargas pesadas. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomedicas, 35(4), 354-365.

Courses I teach

  • INFS 1023 UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation (2025)
  • INFS 1028 UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics (2025)
  • INFS 2049 UO Experimental Design (2025)
  • INFS 3081 UO Predictive Analytics (2025)
  • INFS 3087 UO Advanced Topics in Data Analytics (2025)
  • INFS 1023 UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation (2024)
  • INFS 1028 UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics (2024)
  • INFS 2049 UO Experimental Design (2024)
  • INFS 3081 UO Predictive Analytics (2024)
  • INFS 3087 UO Advanced Topics in Data Analytics (2024)
  • INFS 3089 UO Text and Social Media Analytics (2024)
  • MATH 1081 UO Mathematics Essentials in Data Analytics (2024)

Date Event Name Event Type Institution Country
2022 - 2022 International Congress on Advances in Engineering Research, ECCI University, Colombia Congress Universidad ECCI de Colombia Colombia

Date Title Type Institution Country
2022 - ongoing Molecular Therapy - Nucleic Acids - peer reviewer Peer Review University of South Australia -

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