About:
I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at CINVESTAV, as a member of the NicLab research group. My research focuses on bio-inspired cognitive architectures, computational models of motivation, and social behavior in artificial agents.
Research:
Ph.D. Student in Computer Science | Bio-inspired Cognitive Architectures | Multi-Agent Systems | Motivation | Belonging
Research Abstract:
My research proposes a neuro-inspired computational model of motivation in artificial agents, integrating physiological states, incentive value, belonging, and cooperation dynamics from a neuroscientific perspective.
Biography:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
CINVESTAV, Guadalajara, México | In progress - Master's in Software Engineering
Universidad de Guadalajara | 2021 - 2023, Guadalajara, México - Specialist in System Project Management
Universidad del Rosario | 2009 - 2010, Bogotá, Colombia - Systems Engineer
Universidad Manuela Beltrán | 2003 - 2006, Bogotá, Colombia
Contact:
- Email: heiler.duarte@cinvestav.mx
- ORCID: 0009-0002-9592-5390
- Google Scholar: Heiler Duarte Moreno
Journal Articles:
- Duarte Moreno Heiler, Rocha Torres Isaac, Ramos Félix, Madrigal Díaz Daniel Eduardo, & Robles Aguirre Francisco Abelardo. (2026). How consciousness modifies the motivation of belonging in agents. Cognitive Systems Research, DOI: 10.1016/j.cogsys.2026.101469.
- Duarte Moreno Heiler, Ramos Félix, & Robles Aguirre Francisco Abelardo. (2026). Features for Developing Agents with a Sense of Belonging. Cognitive Systems Research, DOI: 10.1016/j.cogsys.2026.101466.
- Cervantes, J. A., López, S., Cervantes, S., Hernández, A., & Duarte, H. (2023). Social robots and brain–computer interface video games for dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review. Brain Sciences, 13(8), DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13081172.

