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Meritxell Sáez CornellanaView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Biology
• Dynamical Systems
• Chemical Reaction Networks
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Meritxell Sáez Cornellana serves as a Contracted Professor of Ph.D in the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics at IQS School of Engineering, part of Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. She leads the ADAMIQS (Applied Data Analytics and Modelling IQS) research group funded by AGAUR, and participates in multiple interdisciplinary projects including CERTERA (advanced therapies development), NFT value drivers research, and international collaborations with China on sustainable development in population medicine. Her research focuses on applying mathematical modeling to biological systems, particularly in understanding cell fate decisions through dynamical landscapes and chemical reaction networks. She has developed geometrical frameworks for analyzing gene regulatory dynamics and cell differentiation processes, bridging mathematical theory with biological applications. Her work spans mathematical biology, dynamical systems theory, and data analytics, with particular expertise in bifurcation analysis, model reduction techniques, and statistical approaches to biological decision-making. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear trajectory from foundational mathematical work in algebraic geometry toward increasingly biological applications, with a significant shift around 2016 toward systems biology. Her most impactful work involves creating geometrical landscapes that capture decision-making dynamics during cell fate transitions, which has been cited over 60 times. Recent publications show expansion into statistical approaches for university education and continued development of mathematical frameworks for understanding biological networks. Research leadership and funding: Principal Investigator for ADAMIQS project (Applied Data Analytics and Modelling IQS) funded by AGAUR (2022-2025) Researcher in CERTERA consortium for advanced therapies development (Carlos III Health Institute, 2024-2026) Researcher in NFT value drivers project (Fundación Ramón Areces, 2023-2026) Researcher in PoPMeD-SuSDeV project on sustainable development and global health (2023-2026) Researcher in 2IDLATRL project on learning analytics tools (2022-2023) Professor Sáez Cornellana directs the Applied Data Analytics and Modeling research line at IQS, supervising multiple research projects that integrate mathematical theory with practical applications in biology and education. Her team collaborates across disciplines, connecting mathematical modeling with biological experimentation and educational innovation, creating a unique interdisciplinary research environment focused on extracting meaningful insights from complex data systems.

• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• IoT
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Pedro Miguel Sanchez Sanchez is a researcher affiliated with the University of Murcia , specializing in Machine Learning , Cybersecurity , and IoT . He earned his doctorate in 2024 with the thesis Identical IoT device identification via hardware performance fingerprinting and Machine Learning , supervised by Dr. Alberto Huertas Celdrán and Dr. Gregorio Martínez Pérez. Research Interests Pedro's work focuses on applying Machine Learning and Federated Learning to solve critical challenges in Cybersecurity and IoT environments. His research includes: Developing decentralized federated learning frameworks (e.g., Flighter, ProFe) for secure and efficient model training. Designing malware detection systems using system call data and large language models . Enhancing IoT device authentication via hardware fingerprinting techniques. Exploring moving target defense strategies to counter zero-day attacks on IoT networks. Building knowledge graphs for cyber defense applications. Recent Publications Pedro's 2025–2024 publications demonstrate a strong focus on decentralized federated learning , malware mitigation , and hardware-based security . Key trends include: Advancements in zero-shot learning for multilingual tasks on edge devices. Security frameworks (e.g., Cyberforce, Sentinel) for military reconnaissance and industrial IoT . Behavioral analysis techniques for ransomware detection and continuous authentication . Robustness studies on federated learning architectures under adversarial conditions. Creation of benchmarks like LwHBench for hardware performance evaluation. Collaborations He has collaborated with researchers in the Intelligent Systems and Telematics group, contributing to projects in 5G security , crowdsensing platforms , and trusted execution environments .

Sebastian Tornil SinView profile

Associate Professor

• Automatic Control
• Fault Detection and Diagnosis
• Water Distribution Networks
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Sebastian Tornil Sin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Automatic Control at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI), a joint center of UPC and CSIC. His work focuses on fault detection, diagnosis, and monitoring in industrial and water distribution systems. His research interests lie at the intersection of automatic control , data-driven modeling , and industrial applications . He specializes in leak detection and localization in water networks using sensor data, classifiers, and reasoning frameworks like Dempster-Shafer and Bayesian methods. His work also extends to sensor placement optimization and human-robot task design in academic environments. The recent publications (2017–2022) show a consistent focus on applying machine learning and control theory to real-world infrastructure problems, particularly in water networks. Trends include hybrid data-expert systems, classifier-based fault localization, and incremental sensor deployment strategies. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Sebastian Tornil Sin actively contributes to research through collaborations with experts such as V. Puig, J. Blesa, and A. Soldevila. While no formal advising or grant information is available, his extensive publication record in journals like IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology and Computers and Chemical Engineering indicates strong research leadership and project involvement. He is part of the research team at the Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI) , where he contributes to projects in fault detection, monitoring systems, and robotics applications in industrial and urban infrastructure.

• Renaissance Philosophy
• Women's Thought
• Feminist Philosophy
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Rosa Rius Gatell is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the Universitat de Barcelona's Department of Philosophy, where she has been an active researcher since 1990. She co-founded the Philosophy and Gender Seminar and currently directs the Thesis Laboratory. Her institutional affiliations include roles as an honorary researcher at ADHUC—Centre de Recerca Teoria, Gènere, Sexualitat (since 2016) and the UNESCO Chair Women, Development and Cultures (since 2003). Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on two primary domains: Renaissance philosophy (particularly 16th century) and women's intellectual history spanning the 13th-16th and 20th centuries. She specializes in recovering marginalized female philosophers through editorial projects, translations, and critical analyses of figures like Simone Weil, María Zambrano, and Jeanne Hersch. Her interdisciplinary approach connects philosophy with gender studies, aesthetics, and intellectual history. Publications Analysis: Recent articles (2013-2022) demonstrate three key trajectories: 1) Comparative studies of 20th-century female philosophers (Weil, Zambrano, Hersch) examining ethics, exile, and aesthetics; 2) Renaissance scholarship recovering women thinkers like Moderata Fonte; 3) Philosophical investigations into art, music, and beauty as epistemological frameworks. Her work consistently challenges canonical boundaries through feminist historiography. Research Leadership: Directs the Thesis Laboratory and participates in multiple funded projects including: Consolidated Research Group on Creation and Thinking of Women (SGR 588) Teaching Innovation Group Lletra de dona / LLETRAD Juliana Morell’s Forgotten Legacy research initiative

• Religion and Media
• Digital Media
• Journalism
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Miriam Díez Bosch is a Full Professor at the Blanquerna Faculty of Communication and International Relations, Universitat Ramon Llull, where she conducts research at the intersection of society, technology, religion, and media. She leads key research initiatives such as the Càtedra de Llibertat Religiosa i de Consciènca and the HUMCORE project funded by the European Commission. Her research interests include: Religion and Media Digital Media and Journalism Political Communication on Social Platforms Migration and Media Representation Climate Change Communication Media Ethics and Organizational Values Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing the role of digital platforms in shaping public discourse on religion, migration, and political engagement, with a focus on European contexts. She employs qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews and focus groups, and her work often addresses ethical dimensions of communication. Her scientific contributions are extensive, with over 80 research outputs including books, chapters, and indexed journal articles. She has received funding from national and international bodies such as MINECO and the European Commission. Notable projects include: RISECI : Religion in the Shaping of European Cultural Identity POLITUIT : Political Information, Twitter, and Democracy EDI Project : Ethics in Digital Communication HUMCORE : Humanitarian Corridors and Integration She is actively involved in research teams focusing on religious freedom, digital ethics, and migration, collaborating with scholars across Europe. Her work continues to influence academic and policy discussions on media, religion, and social integration.

• Formal Methods
• Satisfiability (SAT)
• Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT)
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Enric Rodríguez Carbonell is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Sciences within the Faculty of Computer Science at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is a key member of the LOGPROG - Lògica i Programació research group, focusing on formal methods, automated reasoning, and combinatorial optimization. Research Interests: His work centers on satisfiability (SAT), satisfiability modulo theories (SMT), and their applications in program verification, constraint solving, and optimization. He investigates techniques such as conflict-driven learning, invariant generation, and Max-SMT for proving termination and safety. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software analysis and industrial problem-solving. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2020–2024) show a sustained focus on enhancing SAT and SMT solvers, particularly in pseudo-Boolean reasoning, integer linear programming, and multi-conflict analysis. Earlier works established contributions in non-linear arithmetic, termination proofs, and efficient encodings for cardinality constraints, reflecting a long-term commitment to foundational and applied aspects of automated reasoning. Scientific Awards: Best student paper award at SAT 2024 Advising and Grants: Rodríguez Carbonell has contributed to multiple competitive R+D+i projects under Spain’s State Research Plans, indicating active grant involvement. He has co-authored doctoral theses and educational initiatives like Jutge.org, demonstrating engagement in academic supervision and pedagogical innovation. Labs and Teams: He is a core researcher in the LOGPROG group at UPC, which specializes in logic and programming, with strong collaborations across formal methods, verification, and constraint technologies.

Paloma Pérez-IlzarbeView profile

Associate Professor

• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophical Logic
• Medieval Logic
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Paloma Pérez-Ilzarbe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Navarra, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts. She is affiliated with the "Lógica y filosofía del lenguaje" research group.

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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Francisco de Arriba Perez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Telecommunications Engineering, University of Vigo, where he contributes to the Research Center for Telecommunication Technologies and leads research within the TC1 Group of Information Technologies. He earned his PhD from the University of Vigo in 2019 with a dissertation titled Application of wrist wearables in educational environments for the characterization of sleep and stress , supervised by Dr. Manuel Caeiro Rodríguez and Dr. Juan Manuel Santos Gago. His research centers on Explainable Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing , with pioneering applications in mental health monitoring (postpartum depression, anxiety, cognitive decline), wearable technology integration , and real-time stream analysis for social networks and financial systems. He specializes in developing interpretable machine learning frameworks that bridge theoretical AI advancements with practical healthcare implementations, particularly through large language models for clinical decision support. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant research trajectory toward healthcare AI (60% of works), with significant contributions to mental health diagnostics using conversational interfaces, followed by applications in social network security (20%) and financial forecasting (20%). His methodology consistently emphasizes explainability , real-time processing , and stream-based adaptation to address data drift challenges. As an active member of the TC1 Group of Information Technologies, he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects advancing telecommunication technologies and information systems, with recent work exploring robotic avatars for social pilgrimage and accessibility enhancements through wearable computing.

Anton MarkočView profile

Associate Professor

• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Philosophy and Literature
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Anton Markoč serves as Associate Professor of General Education Program at the American University of Central Asia. His academic journey includes prestigious positions as a Fellow in Philosophy at Harvard University and a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rijeka. Markoč earned both his PhD and MA in Philosophy from Central European University, where he completed his doctoral dissertation titled "It's Not the Thought that Counts: An Essay on the Irrelevance of Intentions to the Moral Permissibility of Actions" in 2016. His scholarly work centers on ethics, with particular expertise in political philosophy and the intersection of philosophy and literature. Markoč has made significant contributions to debates surrounding Scanlon's contractualism and the relationship between intentions and moral permissibility. His research consistently engages with fundamental questions in moral theory while applying philosophical frameworks to contemporary ethical issues. Analysis of his publications reveals a sustained focus on metaethical questions about the nature of moral permissibility, with particular attention to the role of intentions in moral decision-making. His work demonstrates rigorous engagement with Scanlon's contractualism while also addressing practical ethical concerns, as evidenced by his 2020 article challenging Peter Singer's arguments for global poverty relief. Markoč has developed and taught a diverse range of courses including "Totalitarianism and the Human Condition," "Moral Imagination Through Literature," "Today's Moral Issues," and "Contemporary Political Thought." These courses reflect his interdisciplinary approach, connecting philosophical theory with literature, political issues, and real-world ethical dilemmas. His teaching demonstrates a commitment to exploring both analytical and continental philosophical traditions while addressing contemporary moral controversies.

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Succession Law
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Jose Maria Cardos Elena is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València. He is a member of the research group DERVUL, which focuses on legal vulnerability, particularly concerning minors, persons with disabilities, and companion animals. He earned his PhD in 2024 with a thesis on obligational donations in Spanish law. Doctorate: Universitat de València, 2024 Thesis: La donación obligacional. Una contribución al régimen jurídico de las prestaciones gratuitas atípicas en el derecho español Supervisor: Dr. Jesús Estruch Estruch His research centers on civil law, especially atypical gratuitous contracts, donation law, family property regimes, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. He analyzes Spanish jurisprudence and doctrinal developments, focusing on issues like donation revocation, domestic work compensation, and property transfers in marital and inheritance contexts. His work bridges doctrinal analysis with practical legal application. His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on donation law, particularly revocation for ingratitude or breach of conditions, the legal form of atypical gratuitous contracts, and the valuation of domestic labor under Article 1438 of the Spanish Civil Code. These works demonstrate a consistent engagement with Supreme Court rulings and a commitment to clarifying complex areas of civil law through detailed case commentary and legal interpretation. He has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards. He supervises doctoral research, as evidenced by his role as thesis supervisor, and his work is closely tied to current judicial developments in Spanish civil law. While no specific grants or projects are listed, his affiliation with the DERVUL research group suggests collaborative research on legal vulnerability. He does not appear to lead a lab or independent research team.

Claudia Poch Pérez BotijaView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Working Memory
• Neurophysiology
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Claudia Poch Pérez Botija is a researcher affiliated with the School of Language and Education at Universidad Nebrija. Her work focuses on Psychobiology , particularly in cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiological mechanisms of memory and attention. Doctorate: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2015) Thesis: Neural oscillatory activity associated with attention orientation in working memory Supervisors: Dr. Pablo Campo Martínez-Lage, Dr. Luis Carretié Arangüena Key research areas include working memory dynamics , emotional processing , neural oscillations (alpha/gamma), and language cognition . Her studies often employ EEG/ERP techniques to explore memory-perception interactions and bilingual cognitive control. Recent publications reveal trends in: Pattern separation mechanisms during memory encoding Cross-modal integration in illusory perception Emotional primacy effects in memory recognition Lesion studies of temporopolar regions in epilepsy patients Neurogenetic influences on fear conditioning (D2 receptor variants) Alpha/gamma oscillation modulation in attentional processes She contributes to understanding mnemonic discrimination , semantic memory impairment in neurological conditions, and neural correlates of bilingualism . Her work bridges basic cognitive mechanisms with clinical applications in temporal lobe epilepsy. Active in the CINC Nebrija Research Center on Cognition and CEDI Research Group , she investigates interrelations between cognition, education, and individual differences.

• Human Rights
• Migration and Refugee Law
• Discrimination and Equality
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Encarnación La Spina is Professor of Philosophy of Law and Research Fellow in the Department of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Deusto, where she coordinates the online Law Degree. She is affiliated with the Pedro Arrupe Human Rights Institute and served on the Loiola Legal Clinic (2018-2025). Her research critically examines human rights, migration law, vulnerability frameworks, and discrimination through comparative legal analysis. Key contributions focus on refugee integration, migrant family dynamics, EU asylum policy, and the impact of algorithmic systems on migration management, with particular attention to intersectional vulnerabilities and critical perspectives on legal categorization. Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal intensifying focus on technological impacts in migration governance (AI regulation, algorithmic bias), Ukrainian displacement responses, and pandemic-era reception systems. These works span international law, human rights, and European Union law, frequently employing interdisciplinary methodologies to deconstruct legal stereotypes and policy contradictions. Her scientific recognition includes: Leonardo Scholarship for Researchers (BBVA Foundation, 2018) I3 Excellence Program Certification (Ramón y Cajal subprogram, 2022) Two CNEAI-ANECA Research Periods (labels 1 and 2 in Philosophy of Law) Professor La Spina directs doctoral research (e.g., Ortiz Ledesma's thesis on social economy standards) and leads major projects including the Resiliencia del derecho antidiscriminatorio initiative (2022-2026) and consecutive Basque Government human rights conventions (2022-2025). Her work integrates theoretical rigor with practical legal clinic engagement through the Loiola Legal Clinic, which combats inequality through community-based legal advocacy and refugee integration support.

Juan Jose Gonzalez de la RosaView profile

Professor

• Higher Order Statistics
• Power Quality
• Computational Intelligence
• +6 more

Dr. Juan Jose Gonzalez de la Rosa is a Full Professor in Electronics at the University of Cadiz, Spain, where he founded and leads the Research Group in Computational Instrumentation and Industrial Electronics (PAIDI-TIC-168). His academic career includes a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cadiz (1999) and an M.Sc. in Physics-Electronics from the University of Granada (1992). His research focuses on Higher Order Statistics (HOS), Power Quality assessment, and computational intelligence applications in measurement systems. He has made significant contributions to termite detection through vibratory signal analysis, power quality event classification, and acoustic emission signal processing for industrial applications. His work bridges theoretical signal processing techniques with practical engineering solutions. His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with research trends emphasizing the application of Independent Component Analysis (ICA), wavelet transforms, and higher-order statistics to solve challenging signal processing problems in diverse domains from power systems to biological signal analysis. His work demonstrates particular strength in developing methods that function effectively under low signal-to-noise ratio conditions. Four recognitions in Communication Engineering by Spanish Government Recognition in Computation by Spanish Government Recognition in Electronics by Spanish Government Knowledge Transfer Recognition by Spanish Government As founder of the Computational Instrumentation and Industrial Electronics research group, he has established a productive research environment focused on applying advanced signal processing techniques to industrial measurement challenges. His work on power quality assessment systems and termite detection technologies demonstrates practical applications of his theoretical contributions.

• Constitutional Law
• Labor Rights
• European Union Law
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FERNANDO PEREZ DOMINGUEZ is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public and Labor Law within the Faculty of Law at Universidad de Huelva. His work focuses on constitutional frameworks, labor rights, and European social policies, with particular attention to non-discrimination, public policy evaluation, and workers' rights in transnational contexts. Constitutional Law Labor Rights European Social Policies Non-Discrimination Jurisprudence Public Policy Analysis Recent publications analyze employment obligations under the European Social Charter, reasonable accommodations for disabilities, pandemic-related labor regulations, and efficiency principles in regional governance. His research bridges legal theory with practical workplace equity considerations. Active in legal education innovation, he explores interdisciplinary approaches like musical interpretation of fundamental rights. Current projects examine EU responses to social rights implementation challenges and evolving labor market dynamics.

• criminal law
• legal philosophy
• legal theory
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Pablo Sánchez-Ostiz Gutiérrez is a Professor at the Faculty of Law , University of Navarra, specializing in Public Law and Legal Institutions . He holds a PhD in Law (1994, cum laude) and a Diploma in Philosophical Studies (2000-2002) from the same university. His work focuses on Criminal Law, Legal Philosophy, and Imputation Theory , with significant contributions to understanding normative-empirical intersections in legal systems. Key research areas: Criminal Law, Legal Philosophy, Tax Crimes, Imputation Doctrine, Normative Limits Recent articles trends: Systematic analysis of penal code structures, normative vs. empirical legal enforcement, interdisciplinary connections between Law, Philosophy, and Politics. Collaborations: Co-authorships with Patricia Faraldo Cabana, Javier Gómez Lanz, and contributions to collective works like Medio siglo de Derecho penal en España . Research groups: Member of GRI-3 (Theory of Responsibility and Sanction) at University of Navarra. His 2025 work on monetary thresholds in the Spanish Penal Code demonstrates how quantitative criteria shape criminal liability. In 2024 , he explored the normative-factual duality in legal statements, emphasizing legitimacy in punitive measures.