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Raquel Fernández PeraltaView profile

Research Fellow

• Fuzzy logic
• Fuzzy implication functions
• Functional equations
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Dr. Raquel Fernández Peralta is a predoctoral researcher at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). She is conducting her Ph.D. research under the supervision of Dr. Sebastià Massanet and Dr. Arnau Mir, focusing on characterizing families of fuzzy implication functions and studying their intersections. Degree in Mathematics from UIB (2018) Master's in Statistical and Computational Information Processing from UCM and UPM (2019) Her research interests center on fuzzy connectives, functional equations, and statistical and computational information processing. She is affiliated with the Consolidated R+D+I Group "Soft Computing, Image Processing and Aggregation (SCOPIA)". As an educator, she teaches Abstract Algebra I across multiple degree programs including Mathematics, and Double degrees in Mathematics with Informatics Engineering and Telematics Engineering. She has also taught Mathematics I and II to students in Biochemistry and Biology programs.

• Ecotoxicology
• Soil Ecology
• Environmental Toxicology
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Cornelius A.M. van Gestel is an Associate Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences and the Department of Ecological Science. His research focuses on ecotoxicological effects of chemicals on soil invertebrates, bioavailability, and risk assessment methodologies. He has authored/co-authored over 250 papers and contributed to European projects like NanoFASE and AquaTerra. Dr. van Gestel holds editorial roles in journals such as Applied Soil Ecology and Ecotoxicology. Education: PhD from Utrecht University Agricultural University, Wageningen (with distinction) Research Interests: His work centers on soil invertebrate ecotoxicology, including bioavailability modeling, nanoparticle effects, and mixture toxicity. He investigates how soil properties influence chemical exposure and toxicity to organisms like earthworms, enchytraeids, and mites. His studies address dynamic processes such as toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics, linking individual organism responses to ecosystem-level impacts. Publications: His recent work spans topics like cadmium toxicity in oribatid mites, silver nanoparticle bioaccumulation, and the ecotoxicity of novel pesticides. These studies highlight advancements in understanding chemical interactions in complex substrates and their implications for regulatory frameworks. Awards & Roles: Recipient of the 2015 SETAC Europe Environmental Education Award Member of advisory groups for chemical risk assessment in the Netherlands Supervised over 35 PhD students in ecotoxicology and environmental science Grants & Collaborations: He has led projects on climate change impacts on metal toxicity, nanoparticle environmental fate (NanoFATE), and European soil quality standards. His work integrates laboratory and field studies to inform policy and risk management strategies. Labs & Teams: His research group collaborates internationally on soil ecotoxicology, focusing on bioassay development and advanced analytical techniques to assess chemical contamination effects.

Daniel Ruiz AguileraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fuzzy Logic
• Mathematical Education
• Digital Image Processing
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Daniel Ruiz Aguilera is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). His research focuses on fuzzy logic, particularly the development of logic operators such as conjunctions and implications, and their applications in digital image processing and mathematical education innovation. University: University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Department: Mathematics and Computer Science Research Interests: Ruiz Aguilera's work spans fuzzy logic, soft computing, and the didactics of mathematics. He has contributed to theoretical advancements in uninorms, nullnorms, and aggregation functions, while also applying these concepts to practical problems like image denoising and educational methodologies. Article Trends: His publications emphasize functional equations for uninorms, distributivity properties, and applications of interval-valued fuzzy sets in decision-making, image processing, and uncertainty management. Key subfields include t-norms, aggregation functions, mathematical morphology, and educational technology. Academic Involvement: He has taught courses across multiple programs, including Primary Education, Mathematics, and Teacher Training, and is affiliated with the research group Soft Computing, Image Processing and Aggregation (SCOPIA).

• Fuzzy Logic
• Functional Equations
• Statistical Modeling
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Raquel Fernández Peralta is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). She holds a PhD fellowship (FPU) and is supervised by Dr. Sebastià Massanet and Dr. Arnau Mir for her thesis on fuzzy implication functions. BSc in Mathematics (2018) from UIB, with a thesis on fuzzy implication functions MSc in Statistical and Computational Information Processing (2019) from UCM and UPM, focusing on Markov chains and epidemiological models Her research focuses on fuzzy connectives , functional equations , and statistical & computational information processing . She contributes to the Soft Computing, Image Processing and Aggregation (SCOPIA) research group. Raquel teaches Álgebra Abstracta I in multiple programs (Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering) and has previously taught Matemáticas I/II in Biology and Biochemistry degrees since 2020-21.

• Soft Computing
• Fuzzy Logic
• Biomedical Image Processing
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Dr. Sebastián Massanet Massanet is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). His academic career at UIB spans since 2011, teaching in multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Mathematics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Business Administration, Big Data Analysis, and Intelligent Systems. He has held leadership roles in academic initiatives like co-directing the Master's Degree in Intelligent Systems (2018-2023) and coordinating the Mathematical Talent Stimulation (ESTALMAT) project for UIB (2019-2023). PhD in Mathematics (2012), UIB Master in Mathematics (2009), UIB Graduate in Mathematics (2008), UIB His research focuses on Soft Computing , particularly fuzzy logical connectives (fuzzy implications and aggregation functions) and their applications in approximate reasoning, decision-making, and biomedical image processing. His work includes 53 journal publications (42 in Q1 journals), 114 conference communications, 6 invited book chapters, and 2 edited books. He has supervised 2 theses and serves on editorial boards of Fuzzy Sets and Systems , International Journal on Approximate Reasoning , and International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems . He is actively involved in organizing special sessions at leading conferences (EUSFLAT, IPMU) and has participated in 6 national research projects (2 as PI) and 6 FECYT scientific culture projects (5 as PI). Key affiliations include the Soft Computing, Image Processing, and Aggregation (SCOPIA) research group, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute, and the Board of the European Society of Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT).

Sebastián Massanet MassanetView profile

Associate Professor

• Soft Computing
• Fuzzy Logic
• Fuzzy Implications
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Dr. Sebastián Massanet Massanet is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). He has held academic roles since 2011 and currently teaches courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Mathematics, Computational Intelligence, and Data Mining disciplines. Degree in Mathematics (2008) Master in Mathematics (2009) PhD in Mathematics (2012) with thesis: 'Contributions to the study of fuzzy implications. New constructions and applications to image analysis' His research focuses on Soft Computing , particularly the study of fuzzy logical connectives (implications and aggregation functions) and their applications in approximate reasoning , decision making , and biomedical image processing . He has participated in 6 national research projects (2 as PI) and 6 FECYT science communication projects (5 as PI). Dr. Massanet serves on the Editorial Board of Fuzzy Sets and Systems , International Journal on Approximate Reasoning , and International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems . He has organized special sessions at leading conferences like EUSFLAT and IPMU, and participated in 6 conference organizing committees. BEST THEORETICAL ARTICLE AWARD: ESTYLF 2012, EUSFLAT 2023 He was co-director of the Master's Degree in Intelligent Systems (2018-2023) and coordinator for UIB in the Mathematical Talent Stimulation Project (ESTALMAT) since 2019. His academic output includes 53 impact-factor journal publications (42 in Q1 journals), 114 conference communications, and 6 invited book chapters.