Hello there! I’m a recent Ph.D. graduate in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico. I’m actively seeking postdoctoral research positions in areas related to computer algebra, formal methods, and verification.

I completed my Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Deepak Kapur. My research focuses on the computation of certificates of membership in Archimedean quadratic modules in the univariate case. I defended my Ph.D. thesis in May, 2026.

I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Universidad de las Americas Puebla where I was advised by Prof. Mauricio Osorio Galindo. My undergraduate thesis work studied the paraconsistent logic \(C_1\).

Here you can find my CV (updated: May, 2026).

Research Interests

My research lies in the interplay between algebra and logic in verification applications and computer science. Key areas of my work include:

  • Formal Methods
  • Verification
  • Archimedean quadratic modules
  • Groebner basis methods
  • Quantifier-free interpolation for decidable logics
  • Non-classical logics

Contact

  • Email: jcastellanos34 at gmail.com