Meet Our Research Team
The minds behind SpotDesktopForce's natural language processing innovations, dedicated to advancing computational linguistics research and education in the Philippines.
Dr. Marcelino Fernandez
Lead NLP Researcher
With fifteen years exploring computational semantics, Marcelino leads our syntax parsing initiatives. His work on Filipino language models has shaped how we approach multilingual processing challenges. Before joining us in 2023, he spent eight years at University of the Philippines developing morphological analysis tools.
Esperanza Villanueva
Computational Linguistics Specialist
Esperanza transforms complex linguistic theories into practical programming frameworks. Her background in both computer science and linguistics creates bridges between theoretical research and real applications. She develops the curriculum structures that make advanced NLP concepts accessible to our students starting their learning journey.
Our Research Philosophy
We believe natural language processing research flourishes when theoretical depth meets practical application. Our team doesn't just study language—we build tools that help computers understand human communication in meaningful ways.
Every project we undertake considers the unique challenges of Southeast Asian languages. This regional focus drives innovation that benefits both local communities and global NLP research. Our students learn from real research problems, not textbook exercises.
Collaboration shapes everything we do. Whether we're debugging a recurrent neural network or exploring new approaches to sentiment analysis, we work together to push boundaries while maintaining rigorous academic standards.