Téllez-Martínez, Carlos

Professional Profile Dr. Carlos Téllez Martínez is recognized in the innovation and technology transfer ecosystem at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he has built a distinguished career spanning over three decades. currently serving as Associate Director of Technology Intelligence within the Technology Transfer Office, he leads strategic initiatives that connect academic research with the productive sector and the creation of Science and Technology-Based Companies (EBCTec). Academic Background Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management - Institute for Organization & Management in Industry, Poland (1997) Specialization in strategic use of intellectual property for product and process development Honors distinction Master of Science in Quality Systems - ITESM Campus Monterrey (1993) Specialization in Industrial Statistics Bachelor of Science in Administrative Mechanical Engineering - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (1990) Honors distinction National Award for Mexico's Best Students (1989) Awards and Distinctions National System of Researchers (SNI) - Candidate status (2005-2007) 30 years of institutional loyalty to Tecnológico de Monterrey (recognized in 2024) Featured in Who's Who in Science and Engineering (2000) and Who's Who in the World (1998) Representative of San Luis Potosí State at the launch of the Morelos Satellite and Mexico's first astronaut mission (1985) International Experience Advisor to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Consulting engagements in Colombia, Panama, Argentina, and Cuba Specialized Training: Japan Patent Office (Tokyo) United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) WIPO and WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland Career Track at Tecnológico de Monterrey Diversified Leadership Experience: Director, Center for Liaison and Development, School of Engineering and Sciences, Western Region (2021-2022) Director, Department of Liaison and Development (2012-2014) Director, Division of Health Sciences and Biotechnology (2010-2012) Director, Institute for Technology Entrepreneurs (2007-2010) Director, Center for Intellectual Property (2007) Director, Department of Industrial Engineering (2000-2004) 31 years of continuous service (since August 1994) Areas of Expertise Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Strategic patent portfolio management Technology foresight through patent information analysis Technology protection and licensing strategies Science and technology-based company development Industry Experience: Biotechnology and healthcare Telecommunications Mechanical engineering Information systems Professional, scientific, and technical services Teaching and Research Full Professor with institutional classification (2012-2022) Academic rank: Consulting Professor Over 27 years of continuous teaching experience 2024 Student Evaluation Score: 9.61 (84.10th percentile) Expert in innovative methodologies: Project-Oriented Learning (POL) Case Method Design and analysis of experiments Academic Production: 3 granted patents Book chapter publications Over 15 presentations at national and international conferences Doctoral thesis advisor Distinctive Competencies ¿ Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to identify technological opportunities and convert them into commercial value ¿ Transformational Leadership: Certified in institutional leadership programs with over 100 hours of training ¿ Effective Collaboration: Proven experience connecting academia, industry, and government ¿ Talent Development: Builder of high-performance teams in multidisciplinary environments ¿ International Perspective: Established network with global IP organizations and government agencies Languages Spanish: Native English: Professional proficiency French: Basic