Dr. Francisco Pena Escobar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francisco Pena Escobar is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in computer vision and unsupervised machine learning applied across diverse contexts, including digital pathology and remote sensing. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm University, and KTH, demonstrating a robust background in academia. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from University College Cork and holds an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Technical University of Madrid, along with a Software Engineering degree from Universidad del Valle. He leads the Learning Supervision Lab, where his research is guided by four principles: the exclusive use of unlabeled data for training models, a focus on real-world data challenges, collaboration with external partners to address genuine needs, and domain-driven design for method creation. His contributions aim to advance artificial intelligence while ensuring practicality and impact in real-world applications.

Research Interests

Courses

Degree Project Computer Engineering, Cycle (HI111X)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).