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• Optics
• Visual Sciences
• Medical Optics
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Sergio Barbero is an Associate Researcher at the Visual Optics laboratory of the Instituto de Óptica (CSIC), Spain, under the supervision of Prof. Susana Marcos. He holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Zaragoza (1999) and a PhD in Visual Sciences from the University of Valladolid (2004), which earned him the Doctoral Thesis Extraordinary Award (2005). His research focuses on optical aberrations, intraocular lens design, wavefront measurement techniques, and gradient-index modeling of ocular structures. Barbero has collaborated with international groups at Indiana University (USA), University of Houston (USA), and Australian institutions. His work includes pioneering studies on crystalline lens tomography, corneal ablation algorithms, and novel wavefront sensing methods. He has authored 16 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to a US patent on wavefront reconstruction techniques. His research spans three core areas: (1) intraocular lens design using analytical tools, (2) gradient-index modeling of the human eye, and (3) in vivo measurement of crystalline lens aberrations. He has secured grants from the Spanish government (I3P-CSIC), NIH (USA), and Fulbright fellowships. Barbero has presented 33 scientific talks/posters, including invited lectures, and maintains an h-index of 9. His work bridges fundamental optics with clinical applications in ophthalmology.

• Dependable and Real-Time Systems
• Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems
• Adaptive Systems
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Dr. Julián Proenza Arenas is an Associate Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) within the Mathematics and Informatics Department of the Higher Polytechnic School. As Secretary of the Politechnical School, he contributes to the management of all engineering bachelor degrees and serves as Academic Coordinator for the EU EMJMD Programme on Engineering of Data-Intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS) since 2021. Ph.D. in Informatics (2007), University of the Balearic Islands Licenciatura in Physics (1989), University of the Balearic Islands His research focuses on Dependable and Real-Time Systems , particularly fault tolerance in distributed environments, Clock Synchronization , and Fieldbus Networks . Recent work emphasizes Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and adaptive mechanisms for industrial automation. He has co-authored over 100 publications and three patents, with multiple best paper awards at IEEE conferences (2004–2023). IEEE Workshop on Factory Communication Systems Best Paper (2004) IEEE ETFA Best Work-in-Progress Paper (2012, 2014, 2016) IEEE ETFA Factory Automation Best Paper (2023) Dr. Proenza supervises 6 completed and 2 ongoing Ph.D. theses and leads national research projects like FT4TSNgrid (2022–2025) and DFT4FTT (2016–2019). He is Principal Investigator of the Sistemas Empotrados Inteligentes y Robótica (SRV-INTER) R&D group and actively collaborates with international institutions including Mälardalen University and Universidade do Porto.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Data Science
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Cecilio Angulo Bahón is a full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB) and the Department of Systems, Automatics and Industrial Informatics Engineering . He leads research in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics , with significant contributions to healthcare data analytics, digital twins, and human-robot collaboration. His research spans machine learning for medical data harmonization, generative adversarial networks in health informatics, and evolutionary algorithms for control systems. Recent publications focus on synthetic healthcare data generation, climate-resilient agriculture , and UMAP-based data analysis . His work bridges AI theory with practical applications in industrial and healthcare domains. Scientific awards include the Sant Jordi 2023 Digital Polytechnic Initiative Award . He has supervised doctoral candidates like Carlos Flores-Vázquez and N. Raya, with key collaborations at the IDEAI-UPC Intelligent Data Science and AI Research Group and the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics (CSIC-UPC).

• Data Mining
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
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Domingo Savio Rodríguez Baena is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, affiliated with the Department of Computer Languages and Systems. His research focuses on data mining, bioinformatics, and computational biology, with a particular emphasis on biclustering algorithms, gene co-expression networks, and high-performance computing applications. PhD in Engineering, Data Science, and Bioinformatics (2012) from Pablo de Olavide University His work spans interdisciplinary domains, including recommender systems , livestock behavior analysis , and biological data interpretation . Recent articles highlight his contributions to multi-GPU optimization , ensemble learning , and historical database construction . Key collaborations include the DATAi Intelligent Data Analysis and DASE Data Analytics Science & Engineering research groups. He has developed tools like the CyEnGNet–App for gene network visualization and BIGO for gene enrichment analysis. Contact: dsrodbae@upo.es

Codina Bonilla, LluísView profile

Associate Professor

• Web Positioning
• Semantic Web
• Information Systems
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Lluís Codina Bonilla is an Associate Professor at Pompeu Fabra University's Faculty of Communication, specializing in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication. As a founding member of the DigiDoc Research Group (SGR-01103) and Director of the Cybermedia Observatory, he bridges Information Science and Digital Communication through research on SEO, content curation, and digital media systems. PhD in Information Science (Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona) Co-founder of academic journal Hipertext.net Principal Investigator for multiple Spanish national R&D projects Research Interests: His work focuses on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for news media, Semantic Web applications in journalism, and content curation systems. Recent studies explore AI applications in content creation and academic research. Academic Contributions: With over 200 articles and 6 books (including Design and SEO for Content-Intensive Websites ), his publications analyze digital media quality assessment, information architecture, and media verification. His 21 doctoral theses (all cum laude) highlight his role as a mentor in digital communication. Premio Roblón 2021 for Investigator of the Year Multiple UPF Social Council Awards for Teaching Quality Nominated Scimago Best Scientific Article Recognized Researcher Tranches (CNEAI/AQU) Academic Infrastructure: Leads the Cybermedia Observatory and contributes to UPF's SEO Media Lab, while maintaining affiliations with the Catalan Society of Communication and Institute of Catalan Studies. His teaching spans Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, and Research Master's programs.

• Earth Physics
• Climate Science
• Remote Sensing
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Francisco J. Tapiador is a Professor at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha , affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences. His research spans Earth Physics, Climate Science, and Remote Sensing, with a focus on precipitation modeling, climate classification systems, and data fusion techniques. He leads the Earth Physics research group at UCLM and collaborates extensively with international institutions. Key Research Areas : Earth Physics Climate Modeling Satellite Meteorology Data Fusion Algorithms Environmental Uncertainty Quantification Publication Trends : Dr. Tapiador's recent work emphasizes high-resolution precipitation merging via radar corrections, machine learning for storm detection, and uncertainty quantification in climate models. His articles integrate Remote Sensing , Machine Learning , and Climate Informatics to address extreme weather and hydrometeorological hazards. Peer Review Leadership : Atmospheric Research Chaos, Solitons and Fractals Chemosphere Heliyon Journal of Computational Science Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics Water Resources Research Collaborative Networks : Andrés Navarro Eduardo García-Ortega Gyuwon Lee Kyo-Sun Sunny Lim Ziad S. Haddad Technological Impact : His work bridges fluid dynamics , entropy-based algorithms , and neural networks to advance satellite precipitation estimation and climate model validation. Current projects include multi-satellite data correction and climate-human system couplings.

• Optoelectronics
• Visible Light Communication (VLC)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Carlos Iván Del Valle Morales is an Adjunct Professor at Carlos III University of Madrid. His research focuses on visible light communication (VLC), Li-Fi systems, and energy-harvesting technologies. He leads projects in the Grupo Universitario de Tecnologías de Identificación (GUTI), developing optical communication interfaces for IoT, high-power LED characterization, and indoor positioning systems using trilateration and angular diversity. Recent work emphasizes perovskite photovoltaic applications for self-powered IoT nodes and hybrid RF-VLC positioning systems. His publications span 2020–2024, addressing energy efficiency, bandwidth optimization, and hardware design for VLC systems in automotive and multimedia contexts.

• Computer Architecture
• High-Performance Computing
• Distributed Systems
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Yolanda Becerra Fontal is a faculty member at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Computer Architecture within the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). She is actively involved in research projects and collaborations, notably with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and is a member of prominent research groups such as the High Performance Computing Group (CAP) and CROMAI (Computing Resources Orchestration and Management for AI). Research Interests: Her research spans a broad spectrum of computer systems, with a consistent focus on performance, efficiency, and scalability. Key areas include Computer Architecture , High-Performance Computing (HPC) , Distributed and Cloud Systems , Resource and Energy Management in virtualized environments, and Data-Intensive Computing . More recently, her work has centered on innovative time-series database systems and data management for edge and cloud analytics. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output (2020-2022) shows a strong emphasis on time-series data management, proposing novel database architectures like NagareDB and strategies for polyglot persistence. Earlier work (2009-2013) was pivotal in MapReduce workload management, energy accounting for virtualized systems, and optical data center networks, demonstrating a long-standing contribution to foundational distributed computing challenges. Scientific Contributions: Her work has been published in top-tier journals and conferences such as Future Generation Computer Systems , IEEE Transactions , and Nucleic Acids Research . She has also contributed to significant competitive R&D projects and holds patents related to data flow management and distributed indexing. Advising and Grants: Dr. Becerra Fontal has served as a thesis advisor for doctoral students. Her research has been funded through competitive grants from national and regional programs, including Spanish State Research Plans (Plan Estatal de Investigación) and Catalonia's RIS3CAT strategy, supporting projects on high-performance computing and data management. Research Groups and Labs: She is a core member of the CAP - High Performance Computing Group and the CROMAI - Computing Resources Orchestration and Management for AI group at UPC. Her work is closely associated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) , one of Europe's leading supercomputing facilities, indicating access to advanced computational infrastructure.

• Computer Science
• Electronics
• Mechanical Engineering
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Guillermo Carpintero del Barrio is a Full Professor at Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), leading the Optoelectronics and Laser Technology Group (GOTL). His research spans Photonics Terahertz communications Integrated microwave photonics Optical frequency combs with applications in satellite systems, biomedical imaging, and 6G telecommunications. Recent publications focus on InP/Si3N4 hybrid lasers, dielectric slot waveguides, and photonic-enabled wireless transmission systems. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary expertise across electronics, optics, and telecommunications. Key contributions include: Hybrid photonic integration techniques Terahertz waveguide probe design Coherent photonic THz transmitters Optical frequency comb generators He has received multiple patents for photonic interconnects and optical devices. Current projects include TERA6G (terahertz systems for 6G networks) and MLPLUS-CM (microsatellite platform development).

Alejandro Laguna SanzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Diabetes Technology
• Glucose Monitoring
• Artificial Pancreas Systems
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Alejandro Laguna Sanz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the School of Engineering, Universitat de València. His work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical diabetes care, focusing on technological solutions for glucose regulation. His research interests include diabetes technology, artificial pancreas systems, glucose monitoring accuracy, and the impact of exercise on glycemic control. He is particularly active in developing and evaluating predictive algorithms for glycemic management, especially in dynamic conditions such as physical activity and post-bariatric hypoglycemia. His work often combines control theory with clinical validation. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on real-world performance of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), sex-specific responses in women with type 1 diabetes, and innovative interventions like elastic band resistance training and dual-hormone closed-loop systems. His research increasingly integrates population modeling, in silico studies, and virtual education platforms for artificial pancreas training. He is a member of the CLIDET research group (Clinimetry and Technological Development in Therapeutic Exercise), where he contributes to the design and clinical evaluation of advanced monitoring and control systems for metabolic diseases. Alejandro Laguna Sanz earned his PhD from Universitat Politècnica de València with a thesis on uncertainty in postprandial glucose modeling in type 1 diabetes, supervised by Dr. Paolo Rosseti and Dr. Jorge Bondía Company. He has not received any explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text. He advises students within his research group, though no specific names are listed. His work is supported by collaborative projects in diabetes technology and engineering, particularly in the development of adaptive control systems and clinical validation of glucose monitoring devices. He is involved in both experimental and simulation-based studies.

Oscar Romero MoralView profile

Professor

• Data Management
• Data Science
• Data Governance
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Oscar Romero Moral is a Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Services and Information Systems Engineering at the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). He leads research in the inSSIDE, inLab FIB, and DTIM groups, focusing on data management, data science, and big data technologies. His work emphasizes knowledge graphs, data governance, and machine learning integration with data systems. Affiliations: UPC, inSSIDE, inLab FIB, DTIM Group Research Interests: Data Management, Data Engineering, Big Data, Knowledge Graphs, Data Governance, Machine Learning Integration He has authored over 276 academic contributions, including peer-reviewed articles on federated healthcare data systems, GPU-accelerated workflows, and graph-driven data integration. His recent work addresses challenges in heterogeneous computing, automated data governance, and scalable data architectures. Romero has served on the program committees of major conferences like VLDB, ICDE, and EDBT, and led competitive research projects in data systems and analytics. He collaborates extensively with industry partners and academic institutions, driving innovations in distributed data management and edge computing.

• Distributed Computing
• Heterogeneous Computing
• Programming Models
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Rosa Maria Badia Sala is a Research Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Departament d'Arquitectura de Computadors and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS). She specializes in distributed computing, heterogeneous systems, and task-based programming models. Her work focuses on advancing high-performance computing (HPC), cloud computing, and workflow management for large-scale scientific applications. She holds a Doctorat en Informàtica and has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including contributions to the COMPSs programming framework and the optimization of HPC workflows. Her collaborations span institutions like BSC-CNS and international initiatives such as JLESC. Recent research includes GPU-accelerated computing, quantum optimization algorithms, and digital twins for power networks. Badia's publications span journals like Future Generation Computer Systems and IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, reflecting her expertise in parallel computing, distributed systems, and real-time data analysis. She has supervised multiple doctoral theses and contributes to research grants focused on HPC and AI integration.

Eugenio Miguel Isern RiutortView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Microelectronics
• Integrated Circuit Testing
• Sensor Design
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Dr. Eugenio Miguel Isern Riutort serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Technology within the School of Industrial Engineering and Construction at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). His academic profile shows active engagement across multiple degree programs including Automation and Industrial Electronic Engineering, Telematics Engineering, and the Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, where he teaches core courses in Analogue Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation, and related subjects. Beginning his research career in January 1991 with a pre-doctoral scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Science at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Dr. Isern Riutort has established three primary research domains. His foundational work focuses on test and verification methodologies for integrated circuits, where he has developed techniques for fault detection through current consumption analysis (both static IDDQ and dynamic IDDT). This research has evolved to address challenges posed by technological parameter variations in modern microelectronics, leading to innovations in predictive testing, oscillation-based testing, and auto-tuning techniques. A second research stream involves designing radiation sensors using standard MOS integrated circuits, with recent work focusing on floating gate MOS transistors that produce outputs proportional to total ionizing dose. Most recently, he has been developing non-conventional computing methodologies accelerated in hardware to enable artificial intelligence applications for massive and highly complex problems. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across these domains, with particular emphasis on practical applications of theoretical concepts in microelectronics testing and sensor design. The articles reflect a progression from fundamental circuit testing techniques to specialized applications in radiation detection and, most recently, hardware acceleration for AI systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with experimental validation, as evidenced by his focus on both fault modeling and sensor design with experimental measurements. Dr. Isern Riutort actively supervises Final Degree Projects and Master's Theses in Automation and Industrial Electronic Engineering while teaching across multiple programs. His teaching portfolio spans from foundational Analogue Electronics courses to advanced Electronic Instrumentation Systems, demonstrating comprehensive expertise across the electronics curriculum. He maintains a personal academic website (personal.uib.eu/eugeni.isern) and has established research profiles across major academic networks including ORCID, ResearcherID, Scopus, and Dialnet. As a member of the Electronic Engineering (GEE) Consolidated R+D+I Group at UIB, he participates in a collaborative research framework that supports his work in electronics and related technologies. His office is located in room F107 on the first floor of the Mateu Orfila i Rotger building (Physics building) at the university.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Transport
• Magnetoresistance Phenomena
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Jesus Iñarrea Las Heras is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of quantum transport phenomena in two-dimensional electron systems (2DES) under external radiation fields. Key areas include microwave/terahertz-driven magnetoresistance oscillations, radiation-induced zero-resistance states, and the interplay between plasmons, phonons, and electron dynamics in ultra-clean systems. His work emphasizes the theoretical modeling of radiation-driven electron orbits, coherent states, and cat states to explain experimental observations such as off-resonance magnetoresistance spikes, beating patterns, and negative giant magnetoresistance effects. He has contributed to understanding phenomena like plasmon-phonon coupling, polarization sensitivity, and applications in nanoantennas and high-frequency detectors. Publications highlight advancements in explaining radiation effects in 2DES, including Rashba spin-orbit coupling systems, dc/microwave field interactions, and terahertz band applications. Research spans from fundamental physics (e.g., Landau level dynamics, quantum superpositions) to applied nanotechnology (e.g., tunable plasmons, ultra-sensitive detectors). No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided data. His academic contributions are primarily through peer-reviewed articles and collaborations in condensed matter physics and nanoelectronics.

• Machine Learning
• Remote Sensing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Jordi Muñoz Mari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Valencia. He is a key member of the Image and Signal Processing (ISP) research group within the Image Processing Laboratory (IPL), a recognized research institute (ERI) at the university. His research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and environmental science. Key areas include machine learning for Earth observation, biophysical parameter retrieval, crop yield forecasting, climate modeling, and causal inference in ecological systems. He also explores applications of AI in education, particularly generative models for assessment and digital learning tools. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward physics-aware machine learning, uncertainty quantification, and large-scale applications using platforms like Google Earth Engine. His work spans climate extremes (medicanes, hurricanes, droughts), agricultural monitoring, biodiversity, and educational technology, demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation. Jordi Muñoz Mari completed his PhD at the University of Valencia in 2004 on telemonitoring systems for cardiac patients. His ongoing research involves advanced signal processing, kernel methods, and AI-driven geoinformation systems.