Adriana Remedios Suárez Corona is a Professor at the Universidad de León , affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the School of Industrial, Informatics, and Aerospace Engineering . Her research focuses on applied mathematics , particularly in cybersecurity , key exchange protocols , and semigroup action problems . Her work intersects mathematics , computer science , and quantum computing , with publications analyzing cryptographic systems based on group theory and finite fields . She has collaborated with researchers like Rainer Steinwandt and Kashi Neupane . Key Research Topics : Semigroup Action Problem, Identity-Based Encryption, Deniable Authentication, Quantum Cryptanalysis Methodologies : Algebraic Structures, Discrete Logarithm, Computational Security Her email is asuac@unileon.es .
Ana Isabel Fernández Abia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Aerospace Engineering at the University of León. She leads research in Manufacturing Process Engineering with affiliation to the TAFI (Advanced Manufacturing Technologies) research group. Her work focuses on additive manufacturing, machining of advanced materials, and sustainable production techniques. Research interests include: Cutting-edge additive manufacturing with defect analysis High-performance machining of stainless steels and hard-to-cut materials Eco-efficient lubrication and machining methods Materials characterization and post-processing optimization Machine learning applications for manufacturing quality control Industrial innovation through hybrid manufacturing technologies Her recent publications demonstrate strong specialization in: Defect detection in aluminum alloy additive manufacturing using YOLO and machine learning Comparative studies of traditional vs. additive manufacturing techniques Mechanical behavior of advanced materials under different processing conditions Environmental impact analysis of metal casting processes Surface engineering for biomedical applications Tooling optimization for sheet metal forming Her research has significant implications for aerospace manufacturing, biomedical devices, and sustainable industrial production.
Juan Felipe García Sierra is a Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the College of Industrial, Computer and Aerospace Engineering within the Department of Mechanical, Computer and Aerospace Engineering. His academic career focuses on interdisciplinary research bridging robotics, computer architecture, and cybersecurity with applications in pharmacology and medical informatics. He earned a PhD in 2011 with the thesis Contributions to visual attention computation and application to the control of a humanoid robot , supervised by Dr. Vicente Matellán Olivera and Dr. Miguel Carriegos Vieira. Education: PhD (2011) from Universidad de León Research Interests García Sierra's work spans robotics (particularly humanoid robot control, augmented reality teleoperation, and elderly assistance systems), cybersecurity (malware analysis, secure coding standards, mobile application security), and medical applications (pharmacology teaching, respiratory training devices). His recent publications explore dynamic electricity tariff optimization, sports supplementation ethics, and workplace health risks in the hospitality industry. Scientific Contributions Developed visual attention models for RoboCup competitions Innovated parallel computation techniques for centrality measures in graphs Created robotics-based teaching tools for pharmacology education He has collaborated extensively with CAFE CIBERSEGURIDAD research groups and applied robotics to unconventional domains like animal herding and elderly assistance.
Susana Martínez Pellitero is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Informatics and Aerospace Engineering within the College of Industrial, Informatic and Aerospace Engineering at the Universidad de León, Spain. Research Group : TAFI (Advanced Manufacturing and Inspection Technologies) Her educational background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad de León (2015), with a thesis focused on knowledge modeling for automated inspection planning in coordinate measuring machines. Her research spans: Digital Twin implementations in manufacturing Advanced inspection planning algorithms Integration of IoT and cloud computing in industrial metrology Knowledge-based systems for quality control The recent publications demonstrate expertise in manufacturing optimization, aerospace component inspection, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The TAFI research group, where she works, specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies and inspection systems development.
Iago Sanmartín Villar is an Assistant Professor at the University of León, Spain, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Biodiversity and Environmental Management . His work bridges field and laboratory studies to explore behavioral variability in solitary and social insects , focusing on how early experiences, male harassment, and environmental shifts shape behavioral patterns and evolutionary trajectories. He has studied 21 species and collaborated with over 35 researchers globally. Education: PhD in Biology (2017), University of Vigo MSc in Ethology (2012), University of Córdoba BSc in Biology (2009), University of Santiago de Compostela His research interests span ecological and evolutionary mechanisms driving animal behavior, with recent studies on Argentine ants , amphibian communication , and invasive species dynamics . Articles emphasize neuroethology , conservation strategies , and biomechanical adaptations . Collaborative projects include work with the Polish Academy of Sciences and ECOEVO Laboratory . Advising: Mario Crespo Montalbán, MSc thesis on Lasius neglectus metapopulation analysis Íñigo Navidad, BSc thesis on urban pigeon antipredator behavior He actively participates in outreach (e.g., Expociencia 2025 ) and interdisciplinary initiatives, leveraging open science tools like AnimalTA for video tracking.
Claudia Álvarez Aparicio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Informatics and Aerospace Engineering, within the College of Industrial, Informatics and Aerospace Engineering at the University of León. Her work focuses on robotics, cybersecurity, and machine learning applications in autonomous systems. Doctorate in Machine Learning for Service Robots (2022) Research interests span Robotics , Cybersecurity , and Machine Learning . Her recent publications analyze Cybersecurity in robotic platforms, SQL injection detection , blockchain-based black boxes , and unsupervised learning for traffic anomalies. Key themes include LiDAR sensors , autonomous systems , and security evaluation .
Lluís Gómez Pujol is a Full Professor of External Geodynamics in the Department of Biology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he is also a member of the Earth Sciences Research Group (GEOKARST). He teaches in the Biology, Agri-Food Engineering and Rural Environment, and Marine Ecology Master’s programs, and serves as Coordinator of the Doctorate in Marine Ecology at UIB. His research focuses on coastal geomorphology , biogeomorphology , coastal sedimentology , karst systems , and Quaternary studies , with particular emphasis on Mediterranean coastal environments. He has conducted extensive field and experimental research on rocky shore erosion, beach dynamics, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. His recent publications span topics such as shoreline response to sea-level rise, storm impacts, sediment transport, and remote sensing for coastal monitoring. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining field observations , remote sensing , laboratory analysis , and environmental modeling . Scientific awards and recognitions include: JAE-DOC Postdoctoral Contract (CSIC) Member of the International Advisory Editorial Board of Earth Surface Processes and Landforms (Wiley, since 2014) Co-Chair of the Rock Coast Working Research Group, International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG, since 2017) Scientific Committee Member of the 12th, 14th, and 16th International Coastal Symposium (CERF, USA) He has directed two doctoral theses and numerous master’s and bachelor’s theses, primarily on coastal sedimentology and biogeomorphology. His research has been supported by long-term monitoring projects and collaborations with institutions such as IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), SOCIB, and international universities including Oxford, Melbourne, and Ulster. He led the Beaches Division of the Balearic Coastal Observation and Prediction System (ICTS SOCIB) from 2011 to 2017. He is actively involved in research through the GEOKARST R&D group and contributes to editorial and leadership roles in major international geomorphology forums.
Maria Álvarez de la Granja is a Full Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Galician Philology and the Faculty of Philology. She coordinates the Degree in Galician Language and Literature and serves as Secretary of the journal Estudos de Lingüística Galega . She has been a member of the Galician Language Institute (ILG) and the research group FILGA (Galician Philology and Linguistics). She earned her PhD in Galician Philology from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2002 with a thesis on phraseological units in Galician verbal locutions, supervised by Dr. Francisco Antonio Cidrás Escáneo. Her research focuses on Galician language structure, lexicography, corpus linguistics, and sociolinguistics, particularly exploring lexical variation, language standardization, and the influence of Spanish on Galician. Her work includes seminal studies on the CORTEGAL corpus of student texts, the Dispogal available lexicon project, and the analysis of phraseological units in historical and modern Galician. She has also contributed to Galician-Italian and English-Galician dictionaries, emphasizing standardization and lexical preservation. Key Contributions: Leading the development of the CORTEGAL corpus to analyze student academic writing in Galician Advancing phraseological and lexicographical methods through projects like Dispogal Investigating language contact phenomena between Galician and Spanish Her scholarly output spans over 50 publications, including articles on corpus-based analysis, lexicography, and sociolinguistic dynamics. She has maintained an active academic role since 2002, contributing to Galician language preservation and educational initiatives.
Andreu Sansó Rosselló is a Professor of Applied Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Department of Applied Economics. His distinguished career includes significant leadership roles as Director of the Department of Applied Economics (2003-2007) and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (2013-2020). His academic journey spans multiple institutions including the University of Barcelona, University of the Balearic Islands, Open University of Catalonia (UOC), and Veracruzana University in Mexico, with visiting researcher positions at universities in Denmark, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. His educational background includes: Degree in Economic and Business Sciences from the University of Barcelona (1992) PhD in Economics from the University of Barcelona (1996) Specializing in econometrics , Dr. Sansó Rosselló's research spans multiple domains with particular expertise in economic time series analysis, tourism economics, and statistical learning. His methodological contributions to unit root testing, seasonal adjustment, and econometric modeling have been widely recognized. He has extended his expertise to applied fields including tourism demand modeling, health economics, and energy markets, demonstrating the versatility of econometric approaches across disciplines. His work often bridges theoretical econometrics with practical applications, particularly in the context of the Balearic Islands' economy which has a strong tourism focus. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tourism economics and time series analysis , with significant contributions to understanding seasonal patterns in tourism demand, the economic impacts of policies like accommodation taxes, and methodological improvements in econometric testing. His work increasingly incorporates big data analytics and statistical learning approaches, reflecting the evolution of his research toward more sophisticated data analysis techniques. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations spanning economics, healthcare, ecology, and tourism management. Dr. Sansó Rosselló leads multiple research initiatives including the Econometrics and Data Science (ECD) research group and the Economics and Data Science (UECD) unit at UIB, while also participating in the Topological Models for Fuzzy Information Processing (MOTIBO) group. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in econometrics, statistical learning, and data analytics at both undergraduate and master's levels, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of data-literate economists. He actively supervises bachelor's thesis projects across multiple business-related degree programs.
José María Muñoz López is a researcher affiliated with the Molecular Bionics research group at IBEC (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia). His work focuses on biomechanics, tissue engineering, and computational modeling of cellular dynamics. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biophysics, materials science, and mechanical engineering. Key studies include: Mechanistic analyses of collective cell durotaxis and intercellular force transmission (2016) Development of rheological models for tissue fluidisation (2016) Quantitative investigations into epithelial wound healing forces (2014) Computational frameworks for reversible softening in biological tissues (2013) These works demonstrate his emphasis on understanding mechanical interactions in living systems and developing bioinspired materials. His research spans theoretical modeling, computational simulations, and experimental validation to explore cellular mechanobiology.
Thomas Heide Clausen is a Professor at École Polytechnique (France) and leads its computer networking research group. He holds the Cisco Endowed Chair in 'Internet of Everything' and serves as Academic Director for the interdisciplinary Master's program 'IoT: Innovation and Management'. His work focuses on protocols and architectures for maintaining internet connectivity in dynamic environments, particularly through the development of the OLSR and LOADng routing protocols. Education: M.Sc. and PhD from Aalborg University (Denmark) Research: IoT networking, Smart Grid communication, wireless mesh networks, routing protocol design, network load balancing, and security in MANETs Recent Article Trends: Explored machine learning for load balancing (2022), zero-trust architectures (2023), and wireless optimization for IoT/SmarGrid (2016-2022) Scientific Awards: IEEE Senior Member (2016), IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor (2021) Industrial Collaborations: Hitachi (Japan), Fujitsu (USA), Toyota (Japan), Cisco (USA/France), EDF (France), and others
Benjamin Doerr is a full Professor of Computer Science at École Polytechnique in France, affiliated with the Laboratoire d'Informatique (LIX). He conducts research in algorithms and artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on randomized algorithms and heuristic search. His work spans theoretical computer science, evolutionary computation, and mathematical analysis of optimization algorithms. Professor Doerr's research interests center on randomized search heuristics, including evolutionary algorithms, ant colony optimizers, and estimation-of-distribution algorithms. His work extends to foundational areas such as group theory (from his diploma work), discrepancy theory and combinatorial games (from his PhD), and algorithmic mathematics (from his habilitation). He has made significant contributions to understanding the runtime behavior of evolutionary algorithms and establishing theoretical guarantees for their performance across various optimization problems. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, particularly analyzing and improving the performance of popular frameworks like NSGA-II, NSGA-III, and SMS-EMOA. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of providing rigorous theoretical foundations for heuristic search methods, moving beyond empirical observations to establish provable performance guarantees. This theoretical approach has become increasingly influential in bridging the gap between theoretical computer science and practical optimization techniques. Professor Doerr has received several prestigious awards including two Otto-Hahn medals, the Dr. Eduard Martin prize, and the Digiteo-Digicosme prize. His students have also earned significant recognition, with multiple dissertation awards and nominations. He has supervised numerous PhD students to completion, including Tobias Friedrich (now director of HPI and professor at University of Potsdam), Carola Winzen (now permanent researcher at CNRS), and Marvin Künnemann (now professor in Kaiserslautern). He regularly supervises M1/M2 research projects, with many leading to international conference publications at venues like AAAI, IJCAI, and GECCO. Professor Doerr serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals including Artificial Intelligence, Evolutionary Computation, and IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation. At École Polytechnique, Professor Doerr is a member of the executive board of the doctoral school of IP Paris, where he oversees computer science doctoral students across multiple institutions. He previously served as the habilitation reference person for the IDIA department and has been instrumental in shaping the academic processes for doctoral candidates and HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) candidates.
Kevin Jiokeng is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Ecole Polytechnique, working in the Epizeuxis team (Networks research team of LIX laboratory). His research focuses on wireless networks, ubiquitous computing, and their applications in localization technologies, mobile healthcare, and smart environments. Current affiliations: Ecole Polytechnique (since 09/2024), INRIA Lille (03/2022-08/2022), Toulouse INP (PhD, 10/2018-01/2022) Research interests: Wireless networks, ubiquitous computing, localization, mobile healthcare, and smart environments. His recent work involves AI-based network intrusion detection, wireless sensing generalizability, and machine learning applications in smart networking. Scientific achievements: Best student paper award at CoRes 2020 Second prize (ex æquo) of PhD Dissertation Award (GDR RSD & ASF, 2023) 200k€ ANR Young Researcher Program grant (2024) Advising and service: Co-advises two PhD students (Stanislas Lucinski and Lucien Dikla) and serves as reviewer/committee member for IEEE INFOCOM, ACM IMWUT, IEEE WiMob, IEEE CSCN, IEEE SMARTCOMP, ACM SIGCOMM, ACM CoNEXT, and AlgoTel/CoRes conferences.
Naama Ben-David serves as an Assistant Professor at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Prior to this position, she completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at VMware Research following her PhD in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, where she was supervised by Guy Blelloch. Her academic foundation includes undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Her educational pathway features: PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University Undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto Dr. Ben-David's research establishes theoretical frameworks for concurrent systems, specializing in performance cost analysis of concurrent programs through rigorous mathematical methods. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical implementations, extending to concurrent data structures and parallel/distributed algorithm design where she actively explores scalability limitations and optimization strategies. Her scholarly recognition includes: Honorable Mention in CMU's School of Computer Science Dissertation Award 2022 PODC Doctoral Dissertation Award NSERC PGSD scholarship Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship During her doctoral studies, she received significant funding through the NSERC PGSD scholarship and Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship. The available documentation does not specify current research grants, student supervision activities, or laboratory affiliations at the Technion.
Patricia Santos is a Tenure Track Professor in Human-Centered Learning Technologies at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) , where she is a senior member of the TIDE (Interactive Distributed Technologies for Education) research group and co-principal investigator of the TESI (Technology, Society, Interactions) research unit. Her career spans interdisciplinary research in Technology-Enhanced Learning , Human-Computer Interaction , and Learning Design , with significant contributions to educational technology, neurorehabilitation tools, and environmental monitoring systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude, UPF, 2011) Research Interests: Patricia’s work bridges Technology-Enhanced Learning and Human-Computer Interaction , focusing on educational technology platforms (e.g., TenCompetence Learning Design Toolkit , ILDE+ Makers a les Aules ), neurotechnology for rehabilitation (e.g., RehabVisual , Empatheia ), and environmental monitoring tools (e.g., Coal Mine GIS Application ). Recent publications highlight her expertise in kinematic analysis , machine learning , and generative AI in education . Scientific Awards: Best PhD Thesis Award (UPF, 2011) Ramón y Cajal Fellowship Mentoring & Funding: She has supervised over 50 final degree projects, 6 PhD theses (3 with Summa Cum Laude ), and secured €2.5 million in grant funding for European projects like D-TIPS , CS-Track , and Courage . She coordinates the Makers a les Aules knowledge-transfer program and leads the Quality and Innovation unit at UPF’s Engineering School.
