Elwin Huaman

Elwin Huaman

Senior Scientist

Innsbruck University

Biography

Elwin Huaman is a Senior Scientist, Project Manager, and Teaching assistant. He has experience in developing and implementing semantic web technologies within academia and industry. He has published several articles and co-authored a book title: Knowledge graphs - Methodology, Tools and Selected Use Cases. Furthermore, He has participated and been awarded in a conference, hackathon, and datathon. Last but not least, He runs several projects, workshops, and presentations related to under-resourced and endangered languages.

He leads the QICHWABASE project, which is a knowledge graph that supports a harmonization process of the language and knowledge of Quechua communities across the world.

Interests

  • Semantic Web
  • Knowledge Graphs
  • Knowledge Curation
  • Quechua language
  • Wikibase

Education

  • PhD in Computer Science, 2019 (ongoing)

    Innsbruck University, Austria

  • Msc in Web Engineering, 2017

    Oviedo University, Spain

  • Msc in Digital Information Systems, 2014

    Salamanca University, Spain

  • BSc in Systems Engineering, 2012

    National University of Altiplano, Peru

Publications

Elwin Huaman, Dieter Fensel (2021). Knowledge Graph Curation: A Practical Framework. IJCKG 2021.

PDF Slides Source Document DOI

Elwin Huaman, Amar Tauqeer, Anna Fensel (2021). Towards Knowledge Graphs Validation through Weighted Knowledge Sources. KGSWC 2021.

PDF Project Slides Source Document DOI

Kevin, Angele, Dieter Fensel, Elwin Huaman, Elias Kärle, Oleksandra Panasiuk, Umutcan Şimşek, Ioan Toma, Alex Wahler (2020). Semantic Web Empowered E-Tourism. Handbook of E-Tourism.

PDF Project DOI

Elwin Huaman, Elias Kärle, Dieter Fensel (2020). Duplication Detection in Knowledge Graphs: Literature and Tools. arXiv.

PDF Project Source Document

Elwin Huaman, Elias Kärle, Dieter Fensel (2020). Knowledge Graph Validation. arXiv.

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Projects

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All Knowledge Graphs Quechua

WordLift NG

Improve the way in which our software (WordLift) understands web articles and builds knowledge bases.

KIPU: Knowledge that Inspires People like U

KIPU is a knowledge engine, chatbot, web search engine and App that stores, evaluates, curates, and represents sustainable destinations.
Elwin Huaman
Slides
KIPU: Knowledge that Inspires People like U

QUIPU [Quechua Language Knowledge Graph]

With QUIPU we are trying to create a knowledge graph that can preserve as much as possible all the Quechua knowledge in a structured format.
Elwin Huaman
Slides
QUIPU [Quechua Language Knowledge Graph]

MindLab

Knowledge Graph-enabled conversational agents, University of Innsbruck and other partners, Private funding.

Quechua Experience

Quechua Experience are activities designed and led by inspiring Quechua families. They go beyond typical tourism by immersing guests in true Quechua family traditions. It’s an opportunity for anyone to learn about their culture, traditions, or expertise without barriers.
Elwin Huaman
Slides Video
Quechua Experience

Awards

Best Project Award at the 4th Summer Datathon on Linguistic Linked Open Data (SDLLOD-22).

European network for Web-centred linguistic data science May 2022 – Jun 2022
Dictionary LODification using Wikibase: Quechua language. Read more.
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First Prize at the ICTs for Indigenous Languages Hackathon as part of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS 2022).

UNESCO Apr 2022 – May 2022
Generating knowledge in minority languages for the Web. Read more.
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Best Paper Award at the Knowledge Graph Semantic Web Conference (KGSWC 2021).

Iberoamerican Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Web Conference Nov 2021
Towards Knowledge Graphs Validation through Weighted Knowledge Sources. Read more.
See certificate

Finalists phase, Aporta Challenge 2019, Ideas competition.

Ministry of Economy and Business, Spain Dec 2019
Web search engine for locating sustainable destinations. It aims to promote responsible and sustainable tourism to preserve the planet. See more.

Der Förderkreis 1669 is an International Conference Scholarships for Outstanding Students.

University of Innsbruck, Austria Jul 2019
The Förderkreis 1669 of the University of Innsbruck supports excellent young researchers by funding conference participation.

First prize in the Smarth Destination Hackathon #Hack4SD

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the Spanish government Jun 2018
I have developed a search engine for sustainable tourism destinations read more

Grant to participate in the meeting of Peruvian scientists in Europe at Berlin, Germany

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Germany Oct 2017
I presented my contributions related to Linked Open Data to the Peruvian scientists community

First prize in the University Contest of Talent and Entrepreneurship - CHAMP-U

University of Oviedo, Spain Jun 2017
The project let Alpaca breeder’s family in Peru offer their houses to visitors read more

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus, PRECIOSA Project, EU Sep 2013

Recent & Upcoming Talks

Knowledge Graphs: Past, Present, and Future

Knowledge Graphs: Past, Present, and Future
Dec 17, 2021 16:00 — 17:00 Congreso Peruano Argentino Boliviano de Ingenieria de Sistemas e Informatica - COPABISI 2021
Elwin Huaman
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Knowledge Graphs: Past, Present, and Future

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - III

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - II
Oct 30, 2021 16:00 — 20:00 Endangered Languages Project (ELP)
Elwin Huaman
Project Slides Video Follow
Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - III

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - II

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - II
Oct 29, 2021 16:00 — 20:00 Clubes de Ciencia Perú
Elwin Huaman
Project Slides Video Follow
Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - II

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - I

Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - I
Oct 11, 2021 16:00 — 20:00 Clubes de Ciencia Perú
Elwin Huaman
Project Slides Video Follow
Quechua Wikipidiya Editaton - I

Towards an Ecology of Knowledge - Yachana 2021

Towards an Ecology of Knowledge - Yachana 2021
Sep 6, 2021 16:00 — 18:00 National University of Altiplano
Elwin Huaman
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Towards an Ecology of Knowledge - Yachana 2021
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Experience

 
 
 
 
 

Researcher

Semantic Technology Institute Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck

Oct 2018 – Present Innsbruck, Austria
I research semantic web technologies within the academy and industry. My main interest is focused on Knowledge Graph Curation, which involves the assessment, cleaning, and enrichment of Knowledge Graphs.
 
 
 
 
 

Business Development Consultant

Information Center and Development RIC Bela Krajina

Oct 2017 – Apr 2018 Crnomelj, Slovenia

Responsibilities include:

  • Planning and implement activities to promote and develop online brand of the tourism and business in the region of Bela Krajina. Using 3D technologies, Oculus Rift, Google Business, TripAdvisor, Wikiloc, Geocaching, Strava and social networks.
  • Organizing TIC workshops to train startups in the co-working space.
 
 
 
 
 

Lecturer

Research Center of the National University of Altiplano

Mar 2016 – Mar 2017 Puno, Peru
Teacher training of the University in research areas, on the use of tools that promote their career as researchers; Mendeley (Bibliographic References Manager), SigmaPlot (Analysis of scientific data) and DSpace (Repository of data).
 
 
 
 
 

System Analyst

Pre-University Center of National University of Altiplano

Nov 2011 – Jul 2013 Puno, Peru

Responsabilities include:

  • Development of information systems, management of databases with information of students, teachers, administrative staff, document management.
  • Implementation and maintenance of the Pre-University center web site.

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