About Us

Engineering solutions that bridge advanced technology and real-world infrastructure challenges

Our Vision

To be the bridge between cutting-edge AI research and the communities that need it most. We believe technology should serve society—making infrastructure safer, research more accessible, and decision-making more informed.

Our Mission

We are a solutions provider, not a product company. We partner with governments, institutions, and organizations to solve complex infrastructure and research challenges using AI-powered technologies developed through academic-industry collaboration.

Core Principles

Academic Rigor

Every solution we deliver is grounded in peer-reviewed research and validated methodologies from the world's leading universities.

Practical Impact

We translate research into real-world applications that solve actual problems for governments, engineers, and researchers.

Partnership Approach

We work alongside our clients as partners, understanding their unique challenges and tailoring solutions to their specific needs.

Continuous Innovation

We continuously improve our solutions based on field feedback, new research, and emerging technologies.

Leadership

Our team combines deep academic expertise with practical industry experience

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Jose Maria Guyamin Geda, PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Head of International Division, SmartCity Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Dr. Geda is a recognized expert in AI-powered infrastructure assessment, having developed novel methodologies for road crack evaluation using smartphone cameras and deep learning. His research at the University of Tokyo's Bridge and Wind Engineering Laboratory pioneered automatic top-view transformation algorithms that enable accurate pavement assessment without specialized equipment. His work has been published in international journals including Springer's Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering.

Education

Doctor of Engineering, The University of Tokyo | Master of Engineering, The University of Tokyo | BS Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Expertise

Road Crack Evaluation, Deep Learning for Infrastructure, Structural Health Monitoring, Bridge Engineering

Publications

Published researcher with work on pavement crack ratio estimation using smartphone cameras and deep learning classification

Industry Experience

Former Structural Performance Engineer at Vibra-Metrics, specializing in structural integrity evaluation

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Mary Wenzel Austria Andaya

Co-Founder & Research Director

PhD Researcher, Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology)

Mary Wenzel is a leading researcher in disaster risk reduction and seismic analysis of high-rise buildings. Her groundbreaking work analyzes building response during earthquakes using innovative video data techniques, with research spanning Tokyo, Metro Manila, and Bangkok. Her 2025 publication in Earthquake Spectra on the 2019 Central Luzon earthquake response contributed new methodologies for estimating building behavior during seismic events.

Education

PhD Candidate in Architecture & Building Engineering, Institute of Science Tokyo | MEng Urban Design & Built Environment, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Expertise

Disaster Risk Reduction, Seismic Hazard Analysis, High-Rise Building Monitoring, Long-Period Ground Motion Analysis

Publications

Published in Earthquake Spectra (2025) and presented at Japan Geoscience Union Meeting (2022)

Research Focus

Analysis of high-rise building response to long-period surface waves across Asian megacities

Why Work With Us

Research-Backed Solutions

Our technologies are developed through rigorous academic research at world-leading institutions including the University of Tokyo and Institute of Science Tokyo.

Proven at Scale

GLOCAL-EYEZ technology has been deployed across 400+ municipalities and surveyed over 2 million kilometers of roads globally.

Local Understanding

As Filipino founders with deep ties to both Japan and the Philippines, we understand the unique infrastructure challenges of Southeast Asian communities.

End-to-End Support

From initial assessment to deployment, training, and ongoing support—we partner with you throughout the entire journey.

Strategic Partnership

As the exclusive Philippine partner for GLOCAL-EYEZ technology, we work directly with SmartCity Research Institute Japan—the developers of the platform in collaboration with the University of Tokyo. This partnership gives us direct access to the latest research, continuous technology updates, and deep expertise in infrastructure monitoring.