Mario Cañadas Castro

Mario Cañadas Castro is an Adjunct Professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid, with a multidisciplinary research portfolio spanning serious games, medical imaging technologies, and computational physics. His work includes the EU-funded RAYUELA project addressing cybercrime through gamification, development of the GAMOS simulation framework for nuclear medicine applications, and advancements in PET scanner technology using CdTe detectors. His research also intersects psychosocial studies in healthcare, analyzing nurse well-being in critical care settings and sleep patterns in university populations.

Key contributions include pioneering frameworks for Geant4 simulations and optimizing PET imaging systems under NEMA standards. He has authored over 50 publications on topics ranging from ion-beam surface patterning to AI-driven serious games for social challenges. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, biomedical engineering, and materials science.

Notable projects include the H2020 RAYUELA initiative (2021) and foundational work on pixelated CdTe detectors for brain PET scanners (2013). His research trends emphasize computational tools for healthcare innovation and leveraging serious games for societal issues like cyberbullying prevention.

No scientific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to multiple fields. Advising and grant details are not specified in available records. His work has implications for both academic and applied domains, including EU policy initiatives and clinical healthcare technology advancements.