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Eukene Garcia OcinaView profile

Researcher

• Thermal Energy Storage
• Numerical Simulation
• Mechanical Engineering Design
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Eukene Garcia Ocina is a predoctoral researcher at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), focusing on thermophysical properties and thermal degradation of phase change materials (PCMs). She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2021) and a Master's in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (2023), the latter funded by a UPV/EHU scholarship. Education Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (2021), University of the Basque Country Master's in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (2023), University of the Basque Country Her research spans Thermal Energy Storage , Phase Change Materials (PCMs) , and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , with a focus on industrial applications like casting mold cooling. She collaborates with HA Ilarduya (Hüttenes-Albertus Group) and contributes to multidisciplinary energy storage projects. Currently pursuing her doctoral thesis at UPV/EHU, Eukene is funded by a dedicated grant. Her work involves experimental analysis of materials' thermophysical properties and numerical simulation techniques.

Gabriel Oliver CodinaView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Mobile Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Gabriel Oliver Codina is a Full Professor in Computer Architecture at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he serves as the director of the Systems, Robotics and Vision Group (SRV-MARIS). He holds a PhD in Physics from Barcelona Tech (UPC) and has been actively involved in academic research and teaching since 1987. His educational background includes a PhD in Physics from the Barcelona Tech (UPC). This strong foundation in physics has informed his interdisciplinary approach to computer architecture and robotics. Professor Codina's research focuses on mobile robot visual guidance, 3D vision, and sensor-based navigation systems. His work spans several key areas including laser and sonar-based motion estimation, localization and mapping. His research specialties encompass Artificial Intelligence, Sensor Systems Design, and Underwater Craft technology, reflecting a broad yet integrated approach to robotics and computer vision. Throughout his career, he has participated in more than 25 R&D funded research projects and contracts, personally leading over 20 of them. His scholarly output includes more than 125 research publications in the fields of computer vision and mobile robotics. Mobile robot visual guidance 3D vision systems Laser and sonar-based motion estimation Localization and mapping technologies Underwater robotics applications Professor Codina has made significant contributions to academic mentoring, having supervised 5 completed PhD theses with 2 additional theses currently in progress. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering subjects such as analog and digital electronics, microcomputer systems, automatic control, industrial and mobile robotics, computer vision, and perception systems. He currently teaches Automatic Regulation, Extended Study of Robotics, Automation and Control, and Mobile Robot Sensorization and Control across multiple engineering programs. His laboratory work centers around the Systems, Robotics and Vision Group (SRV-MARIS), a Consolidated R&D+I Group where he serves as the Main Researcher, focusing on marine robotics and intelligent systems applications.

• Applied Linguistics
• English for Specific Purposes
• English for Tourism
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Dr. Yolanda Joy Calvo Benzies is a Tenured Contract Senior Lecturer in the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classic Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she serves as Vicedean of Coordination and Projection at the Faculty of Tourism since February 2024. Previously, she was the mobility coordinator for the Faculty of Tourism from February 2020 to February 2024, overseeing Erasmus+ exchanges and student internships. Her educational background includes a BA in English Philology (2008), MA in English Linguistics (2010), and PhD (2016) all from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Her doctoral research focused on the role of pronunciation in EFL classes in Spain. Department of Spanish, Modern and Classic Philology, University of the Balearic Islands Faculty of Tourism (Vicedean since 2024) Applied Linguistics Research Group (REGAL) Dr. Calvo Benzies' research focuses on applied linguistics to English language teaching, particularly English for Tourism, pronunciation instruction, and innovative teaching methodologies incorporating ICTs and AI. She has published over 25 articles and book chapters with international publishers including Peter Lang and Springer, examining topics such as gamification in ESP classrooms, mobile applications in tourism education, and pronunciation challenges for Spanish learners of English. Her recent publications show a clear trajectory toward integrating emerging technologies in language education, with growing emphasis on AI applications since 2022. The research consistently addresses practical classroom applications rather than purely theoretical linguistics, reflecting her commitment to improving language teaching practices. As an active member of the academic community, she has participated in over 50 national and international conferences, served as Assistant Editor for Atlantis (2019-2024) and RAEL (2017-2023), and has supervised more than 40 undergraduate and graduate theses. She currently serves as Co-PI of an AI in language teaching project funded by IRIE and is a member of the Spanish Ministry-funded research project INMESO (PID2021-122267NB-I00) focusing on English in social media. Her teaching innovation work includes conducting workshops on academic presentation skills, pronunciation teaching, and AI tools for language educators at various Spanish universities. She has participated in 5 teaching innovation projects across multiple institutions, demonstrating her commitment to advancing language pedagogy through evidence-based practices and technological integration.

Juan Mompean EstebanView profile

Researcher

• Adaptive Optics
• Ophthalmic Imaging
• Visual Science
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Dr. Juan Mompean Esteban is a researcher affiliated with the Optics Laboratory at the University of Murcia. He completed his doctoral thesis in 2021 on "Development of Real-Time Systems Using Graphics Accelerators for Human Visual Optics" under the supervision of Dr. Pablo Artal Soriano and Dr. Juan Luis Aragón Alcaraz. Research Focus: Adaptive optics systems for ocular correction Wearable vision enhancement devices Contrast sensitivity and defocus dynamics GPU/FPGA accelerated optical processing Liquid crystal-based optical modulation Medical imaging with swept-source OCT Technical Expertise: Combines optical engineering with computational methods to address visual impairments through innovative device development.

• Network Security
• Authentication
• Authorization
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Rafael Marin-Lopez is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at the University of Murcia, Spain. He earned his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Murcia in 1998, 2000, and 2008, respectively, and completed a pre-doctoral internship at Toshiba America Research (2005-2006). His research focuses on Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, and Key Distribution across mobile networks , Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , and Internet of Things (IoT) . He actively contributes to standardization, co-authoring RFC 5193 , RFC 5609 , RFC 5637 , and the IEEE 802.21a standard. His recent publications analyze trends in IoT bootstrapping (e.g., CoAP-based solutions), cloud SSO for federated access, secure handover protocols in mobile networks, and privacy frameworks for Kerberos. He has advised Dan Garcia-Carrillo on IoT bootstrapping research and participated in European/national projects, including software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) security. Contact: rafa@um.es , Facultad de Informática, Campus de Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.

Maria Claudia Montiel MorteView profile

Professor

• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Membrane Processes
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Maria Claudia Montiel Morte is a tenured Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Murcia. Her research focuses on the analysis and simulation of chemical, biochemical, and membrane processes. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Murcia (2002) with the thesis titled "Obtención de L-butirina por vía enzimática en un reactor tanque continuo con módulo de ultrafiltración" Research Group: Analysis and Simulation of Chemical, Biochemical and Membrane Processes Her work integrates enzymatic reactor design with ultrafiltration technologies and computational process modeling, emphasizing applications in bioprocessing and membrane separation systems. Although no specific scientific awards are listed, her role involves advancing chemical engineering methodologies within industrial and academic research frameworks.

• Scientific Visualization
• Data Visualization
• Computer Graphics
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Pere Pau Vázquez Alcocer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the ViRVIG research group and the School of Informatics (FIB). With a PhD in Software from UPC (2003), he specializes in Scientific Visualization , Data Visualization , and Virtual Reality applications. His work bridges Computer Graphics with Medical Data Visualization and Molecular Visualization , emphasizing AI applications to visualization . His research spans two decades, focusing on Interactive volume rendering VR-based biomedical analysis Perceptual optimization in visualizations Urban mobility data modeling with recent publications in Computer Graphics Forum , IEEE CG&A , and arXiv on AI-driven visualization frameworks and molecular interaction techniques. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2023) demonstrate trends in AI integration for data visualization, immersive analytics for biomedical applications, and optimization of rendering techniques on mobile and VR platforms, with keywords spanning Computer Science , Neuroscience , and Urban Planning . Awarded the Best PhD thesis (2003) and Best Paper at international conferences, he has supervised 8 PhD students including Pedro Hermosilla (now Assistant Professor at TU Wien) and Jesús Díaz (now Associate Professor at Universitat de Vic). Teaching for over 20 years at UPC across five schools, he currently leads courses in Data Visualization , Scientific Visualization , and Virtual Reality .

• Probabilistic Combinatorics
• Extremal Combinatorics
• Random Combinatorial Structures
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Guillem Perarnau Llobet is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with CRM (Centre de Recerca Matemàtica), IMTech (Institut de Matemàtiques de la UPC), and BGSMath (Barcelona Graduate School of Mathematics). His academic journey includes a PhD at UPC under Oriol Serra, followed by a CARP Postdoc Fellowship at McGill University with Bruce Reed and Louigi Addario-Berry (2013–2015), and a Lecturer position at the University of Birmingham (2016–2019). Current Role: Associate Professor, UPC Past Roles: Lecturer, University of Birmingham; Postdoc, McGill University Affiliations: CRM, IMTech, BGSMath Research Focus: Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics, Random Combinatorial Structures, Discrete Stochastic Processes, and Analysis of Randomized Algorithms. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical algorithmic insights, particularly in graph theory and random graph dynamics. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize algorithmic combinatorics, probabilistic methods in random graphs, and hypergraph Hamiltonicity. Key themes include mixing times, synchronization, and percolation phenomena across diverse graph models. Scientific Awards: CARP Postdoc Fellowship Grants & Collaborations: COCOA Grant (coPI) RandNET MSCA Exchange Programme Participant Spanish Discrete and Algorithmic Mathematics Network Coordinator

• Translation Studies
• Interpreting
• Sociolinguistics
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María Goretti García Morales is a Contract Professor at the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) , affiliated with the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpreting . She belongs to the research group GIR Translation and Interpreting, Interculturality, Applied Languages and Travel Literature . Specializes in translation and interpreting Focuses on anglicisms, migration discourse, and cultural studies Active in medical translation applications and film-related linguistic analysis Her recent publications (2022-2025) analyze: Migration representation in Canary Islands press Anglicism handling in machine translation Cultural stereotypes in film posters Humanitarian interpreting for African migrants Historical translation practices during Spanish Inquisition

Roberto Iglesias RodríguezView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Continual Learning
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Roberto Iglesias Rodríguez is an Associate Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with a focus on robotics and machine learning. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution (1996, 2003). His work addresses lifelong robot learning, federated learning, and deployment of intelligent systems in heterogeneous environments. Current affiliation: University of Santiago de Compostela Academic rank: Associate Professor Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (1996, 2003) His research spans robotics, machine learning, and sensor fusion , emphasizing adaptive algorithms for non-IID data, concept drift, and real-time environmental interaction. Projects include service robots learning from humans, distributed control architectures, and federated learning strategies. Recent publications analyze continual learning , scene recognition , and human-robot collaboration . Key themes: robust navigation, multi-sensor systems, and explainable AI.

• Gender Studies
• Gender-Based Violence
• Social Anthropology
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Purificacion Heras Gonzalez serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Human Sciences at Miguel Hernandez University of Elche while holding the strategic leadership role of Deputy Vice Rector for Equality and Diversity. Her institutional footprint spans the Interdisciplinary Center for Gender Studies and the "Economy, Culture and Gender" research group, driving cross-departmental initiatives focused on gender mainstreaming and inclusive policy development across academic structures. Her research program critically examines gender-based violence through multiple lenses: analyzing institutional protocols for sexual harassment in universities, developing technological interventions for intimate partner violence survivors, and investigating health disparities among women experiencing chronic pain and violence. She pioneers interdisciplinary approaches merging social anthropology with information and communication technologies (ICT), particularly focusing on machine learning applications for violence forecasting and biosensor-based safety systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical gender studies with actionable technological solutions for institutional change. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals a distinct trajectory toward integrated technological-social frameworks for violence prevention. Key thematic clusters include: (1) ICT protocol design for academic sexual harassment response systems, (2) predictive modeling of gender-based violence patterns using machine learning, and (3) development of IoT-enabled biosensor platforms for real-time victim protection. This research nexus demonstrates her commitment to translating academic inquiry into practical safety infrastructure while maintaining rigorous social science foundations. Through the Interdisciplinary Center for Gender Studies and "Economy, Culture and Gender" research collective, Professor Heras Gonzalez coordinates multi-institutional teams spanning sociology, public health, engineering, and computer science. These collaborations produce evidence-based policy recommendations while developing technological prototypes for violence prevention, establishing her as a central figure in Spain's academic gender violence research ecosystem.

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Exoskeleton Design
• Stroke Rehabilitation
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Andrea Blanco Ivorra serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science, Optics and Electronic Technology at Miguel Hernández University of Elche, where she teaches Strength of Materials across Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering programs. She holds the position of Chair Secretary for the Chair of Advanced Technologies for Rehabilitation, focusing on developing innovative rehabilitation technologies. Her research centers on rehabilitation robotics and neuroengineering, with emphasis on exoskeleton design for upper limb motor rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and assistive technologies for aging populations. She integrates EEG monitoring, biomechanical analysis, and machine learning to create intelligent systems that enable longitudinal assessment and adaptive therapy protocols. Her work bridges clinical rehabilitation with engineering innovation to improve motor function outcomes. Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory in developing and validating robotic rehabilitation systems, with particular focus on home-based solutions, brain-computer interfaces, and personalized therapy adaptation. Her 2024-2025 output demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, mechanical engineering, and gerontechnology, with consistent emphasis on practical clinical implementation and user-centered design. Dr. Blanco Ivorra's affiliation with the Chair of Advanced Technologies for Rehabilitation drives her work in translating engineering innovations into real-world rehabilitation applications, particularly through the ROAD tele-rehabilitation platform and bimanual exoskeleton systems for daily living assistance.

• Marine Natural Products
• Organic Chemistry
• Stereochemistry
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Emilio Quiñoá Cabana is a Full Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). Born in Lugo, Spain, he earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from USC in 1985, focusing on Marine Natural Products under Prof. Ricardo Riguera. His career spans postdoctoral work at UC Santa Cruz (1985-1988) and a Visiting Associate Professor role there in 1989-1990. Full Professor, USC (1998-present) Director, RIAIDT Research Infrastructure Network Advisor for 15 doctoral theses Research interests include: Dynamic Polymers Stimuli-Responsive Materials NMR Methods for Stereochemistry Nanotechnology Applications Marine Natural Products Recent publications highlight his work on helical polymers, chiral nanocarriers, and visible light-stable materials. Awards include multiple research honors, while his leadership in RIAIDT underscores his institutional impact.

Martin Perez PerezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Systems
• Programming Languages
• Next Generation Computer Systems
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Martin Perez Perez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Computer Engineering, University of Vigo, located at the Ourense campus. His academic responsibilities fall under the "Languages and Computer Systems" area within the university's organizational structure. His research focuses on advanced computing paradigms with particular emphasis on: Computer Systems architecture and design Programming Languages theory and implementation Next Generation Computer Systems development Software Engineering methodologies Distributed Systems infrastructure Formal Languages applications Dr. Perez Perez actively contributes to the "SI4 Next Generation Computer Systems" research group, which drives innovation in computational frameworks and system-level technologies at the university. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the available source material. While the provided information does not specify student advising activities or research grant acquisitions, his institutional role suggests engagement in academic mentorship and potential collaborative funding initiatives within the computer science domain.

Juan Antonio Pastor SanchezView profile

Professor

• Information Science
• Library Science
• Semantic Web
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Juan Antonio Pastor Sanchez is a Professor in the Department of Information and Documentation at the Faculty of Communication and Documentation, University of Murcia. His work focuses on semantic web technologies, controlled vocabularies, ontologies, and knowledge organization systems. He earned his PhD from the University of Murcia in 2009 with a thesis on collaborative thesaurus creation using SKOS standards. Current affiliation: University of Murcia Research groups: Libraries, Archives and Information Culture; Information Technology Key contributions: SKOS-based thesaurus systems, Wikidata integration, semantic scene representation His research spans semantic web applications for information organization, digital transformation in third-sector organizations, and quantitative analysis of cultural systems like literary canons. He has developed tools such as METADATOSHTML Software for metadata extraction and contributed to UNESCO thesaurus standardization. Notable projects include: Wiki3DRank: Measuring knowledge object relevance UNESKOS: Publishing vocabularies as Linked Open Data Collaborative thesaurus systems for TV archives and semantic journalism