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• Space Propulsion
• Plasma Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
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Pablo Fajardo Peña is a Full Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). He leads the Plasmas and Space Propulsion Team (EP2) and co-directs the Aerospace Engineering Research Group. His research focuses on advanced propulsion technologies for space applications, including plasma thrusters, electric propulsion, and fluid-thermal systems. Professor Peña's work spans computational modeling of plasma dynamics, experimental characterization of propulsion systems, and development of novel thrusters like Hall effect thrusters and electrospray systems. His recent publications analyze plasma discharge mechanisms, thruster plume behavior, magnetic nozzle effects, and propellant interactions. He leads multiple EU and Spanish-funded projects including HIPATIA (Helicon Plasma Thruster), CHEOPS (Hall Effect Orbital Propulsion), and ADAPT (Advanced Plasma Propulsion). These initiatives focus on developing efficient propulsion systems for spacecraft and addressing challenges in space debris removal. Professor Peña supervises doctoral research on plasma diagnostics and thruster simulation, and has developed simulation tools like HYPHEN (Hybrid Plasma Thruster Holistic Environment). His team collaborates with ESA, Airbus, and SENER Aeroespacial on propulsion technology validation.

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Applied Mathematics
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Carles Padro Laimon is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Telecommunications Engineering. He is a leading researcher in cryptography and information security, focusing on secret sharing schemes, combinatorial structures, and cryptographic protocols. His work integrates discrete mathematics, coding theory, and algorithmic design to address security challenges in digital systems. Padro leads the MAK Research Group (Mathematics Applied to Cryptography) and the ISG-MAK Information Security Group. He has been involved in numerous competitive research projects, including initiatives on post-quantum cryptography and secure multi-user systems. His contributions span over 211 documented activities, including articles, theses, and conference participations. His research interests include the theoretical foundations of cryptography, with a focus on optimizing secret sharing schemes, analyzing matroid-based structures, and developing secure communication protocols. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the UPC and European research networks, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in cybersecurity. Padro holds a PhD in Mathematics from UPC and has supervised doctoral theses and mentored researchers in his field. His work frequently appears in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, Designs, Codes and Cryptography, and SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics.

• Procedural Law
• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Reform
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Dr. Jose R Juan Sanchez is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, specializing in Procedural Law within the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP). He serves in the Administrative Department and leads the NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process research group. Doctorate in Law (1997) from Universitat de València Thesis: Autonomous Communities as Parties in Civil Proceedings Supervised by Dr. Manuel Ortells Ramos His research focuses on procedural law, judicial management, and legal reforms. He investigates tribunal jurisdiction, victim rights, and data protection in criminal proceedings. Recent work includes Photovoice analysis of pandemic healthcare systems and efficiency in Spanish criminal justice. Key article trends span judicial reforms (2015-2024), victim rights in EU legal frameworks (2020-2023), digital justice systems (2016-2017), and social justice in legal education (2022-2023). His work bridges law, criminology, and policy analysis. Current affiliations: Universitat de València, ICCP Institute Research group: NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process

Silverio Juan Martinez FernandezView profile

Professor

• Empirical Software Engineering
• Environmental Sustainability of AI
• Green AI
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Silverio Juan Martinez Fernandez is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) , affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB) and the Department of Service and Information Systems Engineering . He is a core member of the inSSIDE and GESSI research groups. His expertise spans Empirical Software Engineering , Green AI , MLOps , and Software Analytics . Education: Bachelor's in Computer Engineering PhD from UPC in Software Engineering Master's in Computing Research Interests: Focuses on sustainable AI practices, energy-efficient ML systems, and MLOps education. He investigates architectural design for green AI, energy labeling tools for ML models, and agile software development methodologies. His work bridges theoretical research and industrial applications, emphasizing data-driven decision-making. Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects like Green AI-Based Systems Architecture and Q-Rapids , funded by national and EU programs. Collaborates with institutions like Softeam and industry partners to apply software analytics in real-world scenarios. Labs & Teams: Coordinates the inSSIDE group, focusing on integrated software and data engineering. Active in organizing conferences like GREENS and ESEM , and co-develops tools like Skuld for technical debt management.

• Ancillary Services
• Operation of Electric Power Systems
• Planning of Electric Power Systems
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David Soler Soneira is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Systems at the School of Engineering (ICAI) of Comillas Pontifical University, where he has been teaching since 1994. He is also a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT), focusing on electric power systems. His academic and professional work is deeply rooted in the technical and economic aspects of modern power systems. Research Interests: His primary research areas include ancillary services, operation and planning of electric power systems, and electricity market economics. He specializes in voltage control, reactive power management, and regulatory models for grid services. His work bridges engineering and market design, contributing to the efficient and stable operation of power networks. Publications and Research Trends: His most recent publications, primarily in IEEE journals, focus on voltage regulation, secondary reserve markets, and reactive power markets. These works emphasize market mechanisms, economic valuation, and operational strategies for ancillary services in competitive electricity environments. His research consistently addresses real-world challenges faced by transmission and distribution operators. Scientific Awards: Director of prizewinning work in Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering «Modelo regulatorio del control de tensiones en los sistemas eléctricos de potencia» by Pablo Frías Marín, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Jan 2009 Advising and Grants: He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis and has led or participated in numerous research and consulting projects funded by major energy companies such as Iberdrola, Unión Fenosa, Duro Felguera Energía, and REE (Red Eléctrica de España). These projects have focused on voltage control strategies, automation of power plants, and regulatory modeling. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT), a leading research center in energy systems at Comillas Pontifical University, where he contributes to advanced research in power systems and energy policy.

Mateo Valero CortésView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• High-Performance Computing
• Parallel Computing
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Mateo Valero Cortés is a renowned Professor of Computer Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and Director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). He has held academic and leadership roles since 1974, advancing high-performance computing (HPC) and computer architecture research. His work includes pioneering contributions to vector architectures, multithreading, and instruction-level parallelism. Education includes a Telecommunications Engineering degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (1974) and a PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (1980). His research spans over 700 publications, focusing on HPC systems, parallel computing, and supercomputing infrastructure. Key research interests include vector processing, super-scalar processors, and task-based programming models. Recent work emphasizes scalable architectures for exascale computing and energy-efficient hardware-software co-design. Notable achievements include the Eckert-Mauchly Prize (highest in computer architecture), Seymour Cray Award, and Charles Babbage Prize. He has led initiatives like the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES) and PRACE (European HPC partnership). Academic affiliations include the Royal Academy of Engineering of Spain, ACM Fellow, and IEEE Fellow. He has received 13 honorary doctorates and awards such as Mexico’s Order of the Aztec Eagle. Current projects include the Mont-Blanc HPC prototype and ERC-funded research on multi-core chip design. His BSC oversees over 300 researchers and manages MareNostrum supercomputers.

Marc Sánchez ArtigasView profile

Associate Professor

• Distributed Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data
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Marc Sánchez Artigas is an Associate Professor at Rovira i Virgili University, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics. He holds a PhD from Pompeu Fabra University (2009) and conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL (Switzerland). His research focuses on distributed computing, cloud storage systems, and serverless architectures. He leads the CloudLab research group and coordinates major EU projects like Horizon Europe's CloudSkin and H2020's IOStack. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2009), Pompeu Fabra University MSc in Computer Engineering (2004), Universitat Rovira i Virgili BSc in Computer Engineering (2002), Universitat Rovira i Virgili Research Interests: Distributed systems, cloud computing, software-defined storage, serverless computing, and privacy-preserving storage solutions. His work emphasizes scalable architectures, data management in heterogeneous environments, and optimizing cloud storage efficiency through novel algorithms and frameworks. Awards: Best Paper (IEEE LCN 2007), Best Dataset (ACM IMC 2015), Serra-Hunter Excellence Professorship, and multiple grants from EU and Spanish funding bodies. Grants & Projects: Coordinated over €5 million in projects including H2020 CloudButton (serverless analytics), FP7 CloudSpaces (personal clouds), and national initiatives like Software-Defined Edge Clouds. Active in coordinating IPCEI-CIS for cloud infrastructure. Teaching: Courses on distributed systems, parallel architectures, and cloud computing. Taught at Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

• Power Electronics
• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy Conversion
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Jose Miguel Espi Huerta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Valencia. He is an active researcher in power electronics and control systems, contributing significantly to grid-connected converters, renewable energy integration, and digital control techniques. His research interests include: Power Electronics and Inverter Control Predictive and Robust Control Strategies Renewable Energy Systems (Photovoltaic and Wind) Induction Heating Technologies Remote and Web-Based Educational Labs The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on improving the efficiency and reliability of grid-connected power converters using advanced control methods such as predictive current control and MPPT strategies. His work spans both industrial applications and academic education, particularly in developing remote laboratory platforms for control systems. Scientific awards and honors: No awards listed in the provided text. He has supervised academic theses and is affiliated with the LEII (Laboratory of Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation) research group. While no formal grants are listed, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity. He has contributed to the development of educational tools such as air levitation systems accessible via PLC and web interfaces, promoting innovative teaching methods in engineering education. The LEII research group focuses on industrial electronics, instrumentation, and power systems, providing a collaborative environment for applied research in energy conversion and control technologies.

• Climate Change
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Renewable Energy
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Juan Antonio Añel Cabanelas is a Professor of Earth Physics at the University of Vigo , affiliated with the EPhysLab research group and the Specialized Group on Atmospheric and Ocean Physics of the Royal Spanish Society of Physics . He serves as an Executive Editor for Geoscientific Model Development and an Associate Editor for PLoS Climate . PhD in Physics (2007) from the University of Vigo, thesis: Climatic analysis of the tropopause using radiosonde data Taught courses in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Computational Science, and Renewable Energy at the University of Vigo and international institutions His research focuses on climate change impacts , upper troposphere-lower stratosphere dynamics , renewable energy modeling , and computational reproducibility in climate research . He emphasizes instrumental data recovery and open science , with recent work addressing stratospheric contraction and mercury cycling . Key publications span extreme weather-energy sector interactions , Fortran code quality , and ozone data analysis . He mentors PhD students in Physics and Computer Science, and has collaborated with institutions in Mexico, Portugal, and the private sector. He advocates for free software and has organized workshops on climate intervention and citizen science . His work is funded by public grants from Spain's Government, Xunta de Galicia, and private entities like Naturgy and Acciona, with computing support from Google and Microsoft.

Juan Manuel Cebrian GonzalezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Power Management
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Juan Manuel Cebrian Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Informatics, University of Murcia. His work focuses on computer architecture, parallel systems, and energy-efficient computing. Doctorate: University of Murcia (2011), thesis on fine-grain power and thermal management in multicore processors. Research interests: Designing architectural mechanisms for optimizing power consumption and thermal management in multicore systems, cache coherence in parallel architectures, and vectorization techniques for high-performance computing. His work also explores heterogeneous architectures, fault tolerance, and efficient memory systems. Recent article trends: Focus on cache management, speculative execution, lock-free constructs, and performance-energy trade-offs in edge and heterogeneous computing. Key methodologies include gem5 simulation, Arm SVE, and AVX-512 vectorization. Collaboration: Supervised by Dr. Juan Luis Aragón Alcaraz and Dr. Stefanos Kaxiras. Active in the Computer Architecture and Parallel Systems research group.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Microbial Symbiosis
• Genome Reduction
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Rosario Gil García is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Valencia. She is affiliated with the Institute for Biological Systems Integration (I2SYSBIO) and leads research within the GENEVOL Evolutionary Genetics group. Her work bridges molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, and systems biology. Her research focuses on evolutionary genetics of microbial symbioses , particularly in insects. Key areas include genome reduction, minimal genomes, endosymbiont evolution (e.g., Buchnera , Tremblaya , Wolbachia ), and the functional dynamics of gut microbiota in cockroaches and aphids. She investigates how long-term symbiosis shapes genome architecture and metabolic dependencies. The recent publication trends highlight a strong emphasis on minimal cellular systems , synthetic biology applications , and vector control strategies using Wolbachia-mediated incompatibility in Aedes albopictus . Her work combines comparative genomics, experimental microbiology, and systems-level modeling to understand the limits of life and harness symbiosis for biotechnological innovation. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no list of advisees is provided, her role as a PhD supervisor (having been supervised herself) and her leadership in a major research group suggest active mentoring. She is likely involved in competitive research grants related to evolutionary genomics and synthetic biology, though specific funding sources are not listed. Labs and Teams: She is an integral member of the GENEVOL Evolutionary Genetics research group and the I2SYSBIO institute, both of which foster interdisciplinary research in biological systems, evolution, and genomics. These affiliations provide a collaborative environment for advanced genomic and experimental studies.

• Renewable Energy Integration
• Power Systems Optimization
• Energy Storage
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Daniel Fernández-Muñoz is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) , affiliated with the Department of Physical Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics. He earned his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on "Generation scheduling in isolated power systems with high variable renewable generation and pump-storage," receiving both the Extraordinary Doctoral Award and Carlos González Cruz Award. He has held academic roles since 2006, including Assistant Professor positions from 2016-2021 and a current permanent Associate Professor appointment. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (UPM), DEA in Electrical Engineering (2010), Civil Engineering degree (2006) Research Focus : Renewable energy integration, power system optimization, battery degradation modeling, and frequency control in isolated grids Collaborations : Instituto de Sistemas Eléctricos de Potencia (Austria), EERA Joint Programme on Energy Storage, H2020 project eNeuron His work emphasizes hybrid wind-battery systems , pumped-storage hydropower , and virtual power plants , with notable publications in JCR Q1 journals. He has contributed to the Energy2Win project on sustainability education and served as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals. Scientific Awards Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (UPM) Premio Carlos González Cruz Teaching activities include Physics for Biomedical Engineering and Energy Systems for Telecommunications. He has participated in international conferences as an invited speaker and contributed to projects funded by the Spanish government and private entities.

Ramon Ferrer CanchoView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantitative Linguistics
• Information Theory
• Network Theory
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Ramon Ferrer Cancho is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Department of Computer Science, affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics and the LQMC research group (Quantitative, Mathematical, and Computational Linguistics). His work focuses on quantitative linguistics, information theory, and network theory, with applications in language structure, evolution, and animal communication. Education: Doctor in Computer Science, Advanced Studies Diploma in Applied Physics and Simulation. Research Interests: Dependency syntax, linguistic laws (Zipf's law, Menzerath-Altmann law), computational models of language, and cross-disciplinary studies in biology and cognitive science. He leads projects on language optimization, complexity, and data analysis. Recent work includes studies on syntactic dependency distances, ape gesture patterns, and bottlenose dolphin communication parallels. His research bridges computer science, linguistics, and biology, emphasizing universal principles in communication systems. Notable contributions include theoretical frameworks for dependency distance minimization, optimization models of language structure, and empirical analyses of primate vocal sequences.

• Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
• Information Theory
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Luis Castedo Ribas is a Professor at the Faculty of Informatics , University of A Coruña (UDC) , Spain, since 2001. Previously held research positions at the University of Southern California (USC) and École supérieure d'électricité (SUPELEC). PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (1993), Technical University of Madrid Department of Computer Engineering Research Group: Electronic and Communications Technology Group Research Interests: Specializing in Signal Processing and Information Theory for Wireless Communications Engineering , with focus on MIMO Communication Systems , 5G Radio Interfaces , Joint Source-Channel Coding , and High-Speed Wireless Communications . His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical prototyping of digital communication systems. Recent Article Trends: Publications span Massive MIMO , Beamforming , AI/ML for Wireless , and Quantum-Inspired Coding , reflecting his leadership in evolving telecom standards (5G→6G). Collaborative work with institutions like IEEE and European consortia. Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper (2007, 2013, 2017) General Co-Chair, IEEE Sensor Array Workshop (2014) General Co-Chair, European Signal Processing Conference (2019) Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator in over 50 projects funded by Spanish Ministry of Science, EU programs, and companies like Atos Origin. Key roles in national and international research consortia.

Georgios PortokalidisView profile

Research Professor

• Systems Security
• Binary Analysis
• Software Hardening
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Georgios Portokalidis is an Associate Research Professor at IMDEA Software Institute and Visiting Research Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology. He leads research in software systems security with focus on binary analysis, software hardening, and operating system security. His research develops practical defenses against software vulnerabilities through techniques like binary debloating, system call filtering, and hardware-assisted security. Current projects explore Rust language security, processor-assisted protection mechanisms, and vulnerability mitigation through code reduction. Publication trends show evolution from foundational binary analysis to applied security hardening, with recent emphasis on Rust security, hardware-assisted defenses, and real-world system protection. Work demonstrates consistent focus on practical, deployable security solutions. He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, currently mentoring researchers at IMDEA. His group investigates binary analysis, software debloating, and system hardening techniques. Major grants include DARPA YFA (2021-2023) and ONR funding (2017-2022) supporting adaptive binary debloating research. Leads the systems security research group at IMDEA Software Institute, collaborating with international partners. Maintains active research partnerships and regularly contributes to top security conferences as program committee member.