Overview
Personal profile
Doctor in Telecommunications and Master in Technologies, Systems, and Networks from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain. Specialist in Business Management from UPV and in Strategic Management from the University of Valencia (UV- Spain). Graduated in Electronic Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), Colombia.
Currently, I am a professor in the Department of Electronics at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) in Bogotá, Colombia, and also a member of the Communications Systems Research Group (SISCOM Group) at the same university.
My research interests include adaptive transmission of multimedia traffic over wireless mesh/ad hoc networks, network architectures with Quality of Service (QoS), and the technologies and applications of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Education
PhD, Doctor in Telecommunications
Award Date: 02 Jul 2015
Esp, Specialization in Strategic Management
Award Date: 20 Jun 2014
Master, Master in Communications Technologies, Systems and Networks
Award Date: 23 Oct 2009
Esp, Business Management Specialist
Award Date: 20 Jun 2008
Bachelor, Electronic engineer
Award Date: 28 May 2002
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Asociado
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Network and Telecommunications Engineering
- Master's Degree in Internet of Things Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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G-Mov: Fall Detection for the Elderly Using IoT and Robotics
Guillermo Andres Aguilera Hurtado & Cristhian Jose Narvaez Gallón, 15 Feb 2026, G-Mov: Fall Detection for the Elderly Using IoT and Robotics. Rocha, A., Costa, C. J., Peñalvo, F. G. & Gonçalves, R. (eds.). Springer, p. 453–465 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems ; vol. 1716).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Intelligent System for Monitoring Sedentary Behaviour to Support Elderly Care
Lynett, S., Mesa, S., Castellanos, W., Zequera, M. & Castellanos, P., 24 Jun 2025, Joint 20th Nordic-Baltic Conference on Biomedical Engineering and 24th Polish Conference on Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering - Joint Proceedings of NBC 2025 and PCBBE 2025. Ladyzynski, P., Pijanowska, D. G. & Liebert, A. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 352-370 19 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 131).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Advanced techniques for adaptive video streaming in SDNs
Castellanos, W., Bustos, J. & Sanabria, F., 2020, Mechatronics, Electronics and Telecommunications Advances Towar Industry 4.0. Editorial Bonaventuriana, p. 67-83 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Internet of things: a multiprotocol gateway as solution of the interoperability problem
Castellanos, W., Macias, J., Pinilla, H. & Alvarado, J. D., 2020, Mechatronics, Electronics and Telecommunications Advances Towar Industry 4.0. Bogotá: Editorial Bonaventuriana, p. 85-105 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Adaptive video transmission over software defined networks
Sanabria, F., Bustos, J.-G. & Castellanos, W., 01 Feb 2019, In: Visión electrónica. 13, 1, p. 152-161 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Projects
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COWNECT – Sistema IoT Ganadero para la Identificación del Celo en Bovinos
Beltran Lopez, C. C. (Estud), Moreno Yepes, D. L. (Estud), Ramírez Vargas, L. M. (Estud), Torres Mesa, F. Y. (Estud) & Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Tut)
01/08/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Smart healthcare IoT solutions for elderly
Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Taller: Prototipos de sistemas IoT para el cuidado de adultos mayores
Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Par evaluador convocatoria interna No 018 - 2023 de la Universidad de San Buenaventura
Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Examiner)
2023Activity: Examination
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Congreso Colombiano de Métodos Numéricos (Event)
Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Reviewer)
2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Prizes
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Mejor Expediente de la Especialidad Ingeniería Telemática
Castellanos Hernández, W. E. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Honorary award
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Thesis
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Autenticación biométrica y encriptación de la información en sistemas del IoMT
Márquez Álvarez, S. (Author), Méndez Sarmiento, V. (Author) & Castellanos, W. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Undergraduate thesis
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Diseño y planificación de una Red Inalámbrica Comunitaria para una Escuela en Norte de Santander
Toro Camelo, J. (Author), Acosta Álvarez, M. A. (Author) & Castellanos, W. (Supervisor), 2024Student thesis: Undergraduate thesis
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Plataforma Software Basada en Algoritmos de Inteligencia Artificial para la Detección de Pérdida Gradual de Fuerza de Agarre y Debilidad Muscular para Pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus
Arregocés Castro, J. C. (Author), Rivadeneira Padilla, N. (Author), Zequera Diaz, M. L. (Supervisor) & Castellanos, W. (Supervisor), May 2023Student thesis: Undergraduate thesis
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SISTEMA BASADO EN INTERNET DE LAS COSAS PARA EL MONITOREO DE GANADO VACUNO USANDO UNA RED LORAWAN
Guzmán Chaves , G. E. (Author) & Castellanos, W. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Undergraduate thesis
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Sistema de medición de oximetría en pie diabético
Beltrán Rodríguez, L. D. (Author), Osorio Mendoza , M. Z. (Author), Rambauth Cespedes, H. Y. (Author), Zequera Diaz, M. L. (Supervisor) & Castellanos, W. (Supervisor), Nov 2022Student thesis: Undergraduate thesis