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Andrea Ianiro is a Full Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), where he leads research in fluid dynamics, turbulence, and heat transfer. His work bridges experimental techniques and machine learning applications for flow analysis and control. He serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2025-2028) and directs the EFM Lab (Experimental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory) at UC3M. Professor Ianiro's research focuses on turbulence characterization, boundary layer flows, and the application of machine learning to fluid mechanics problems. His work spans experimental techniques including Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), infrared thermography, and advanced data processing methods. Recent research emphasizes data-driven approaches for flow field reconstruction, turbulence control, and heat transfer optimization in wall-bounded flows. His projects often combine theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches to address complex fluid mechanics challenges. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with traditional fluid mechanics. His work increasingly focuses on using deep learning techniques (particularly CNNs and GANs) for flow field prediction from limited measurements, developing meshless computational methods for flow analysis, and applying optimization techniques (including genetic algorithms) to heat transfer enhancement. His research maintains a strong experimental foundation while embracing data-driven approaches to tackle turbulence modeling challenges. Associate Editor of the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2025-2028) Professor Ianiro leads multiple significant research projects including SPANDRELS (SParse AND paRsimonious Event-based fLow Sensing, 2025-2030), HumanIC (Human-Centric Indoor Climate for Healthcare Facilities, 2024-2027), and EXCALIBUR (Extraction of machine learning strategies for turbulent flow control, 2023-2026). His work has attracted funding from the European Commission, Spanish National Research Agency, and industry partners including Airbus. He has supervised numerous theses on topics including AI-based sensing of turbulent flows, convective heat transfer control, and turbulent boundary layers. At UC3M, Professor Ianiro directs the Experimental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (EFM Lab), which focuses on advanced measurement techniques for fluid flow and heat transfer characterization. The lab specializes in PIV/PTV techniques, infrared thermography, and the development of novel experimental approaches for turbulence research. Current research directions include machine learning applications for flow field reconstruction, plasma-based flow control, and heat transfer optimization in complex flow configurations.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulence
• Heat Transfer
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Marco Raiola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering , Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, turbulence, and aerodynamics, with applications in flow diagnostics, heat transfer, and control systems. Research Interests: Turbulent flows, data-driven modeling, particle image velocimetry (PIV), convective heat transfer, and bio-inspired aerodynamics. Projects: Principal researcher in INFLUENTIA-CM-UC3M (2024-2026) and Diagnóstico del ruido de chorro (2022-2025). Collaborator in EU-funded initiatives like HumanIC and ODE4HERA . Contact: Email mraiola@ing.uc3m.es | ORCID: 0000-0003-2744-6347

• Aeronautics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
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Elsa Prada Nuñez is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) . She leads the Quantum Dynamics of Materials (QUDYMA) group and currently serves as Head of the Theory Department. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Karlsruhe University, and Lancaster University, with a focus on condensed matter theory and quantum materials. PhD in Physics from UAM (2006) Tenured Scientist at ICMM-CSIC (2020-2025) Senior Researcher at ICMM-CSIC (2025-present) Her research explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials and nanostructures, particularly topological insulators, Majorana zero modes in hybrid nanowires, graphene and 2D crystals, disorder effects, magnetotransport, spintronics, quantum pumping, straintronics, and exciton dynamics. She has directed over 20 students across PhD, Master's, and undergraduate levels, including notable projects on full-shell hybrid nanowires and twisted bilayer graphene. Recent publications highlight advancements in Josephson junctions, Majorana detection, and topological superconductivity in full-shell nanowires. Awards include the Young Female Scientist 2021 from the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain and Mastercard, and the 2022 Certamen Universitario 'Arquímedes' First Award as a tutor. She has secured significant grants from the Spanish government and European collaborations for projects on quantum materials and topological superconductivity. Principal Investigator for €139,150 Spanish government grant (PID2021-125343NB-I00) Lead on €5,000 ICMM-CSIC grant (2020-2021) Participant in €3.48M EU AndQC project (2019-2023)

• Condensed Matter Theory
• Quantum Materials
• Topological Insulators
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Yuan Zhong is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business . He previously held positions as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and was a Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Berkeley’s Computer Science Department. Education: PhD in Operations Research, MIT (2012) MA in Mathematics, Caltech (2008) BA in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2006) His research focuses on applied probability and stochastic system design , with applications in cloud computing , supply chain management , and e-commerce logistics . Recent work explores multi-period production systems and dynamic resource allocation in data centers and healthcare operations . Recent publications analyze cloud value chains , sparse graph design for delivery networks, and process flexibility in manufacturing. He has contributed to journals like Operations Research , Annals of Applied Probability , and Stochastic Systems . Scientific Awards: 2012 Kenneth C. Sevcik Outstanding Student Paper Award Best Student Paper Award at ACM Sigmetrics (2012) He teaches courses in business process fundamentals and queueing theory , with a future schedule including Operations Management: Business Process Fundamentals (2025–2026). No explicit student advising list was provided.

• Applied Probability
• Stochastic Systems
• Operations Management
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Prof. Josep Puigmartí-Luis is a Research Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) since 2020, following an ERC Starting Grant in 2015 and an ICREA Research Professorship in 2019. He holds a master’s in Chemistry and Food Engineering from IQS (2003) and a PhD in Materials Science from ICMAB. His research focuses on functional materials synthesis, microfluidic technologies, and self-assembly processes, with applications in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. Key awards include the Premi Antoni de Martí (2009), St. Jordi Award (2006), and ETH Fellowship (2008). His group, ChemInFlow, develops magnetic microrobots and piezoelectric catalytic systems for targeted therapies and environmental remediation. Educations: PhD in Materials Science, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB) Master in Chemistry and Food Engineering, Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), 2003 Research Interests: Synthesis of functional materials in solution/surfaces, microfluidic technologies, non-equilibrium assemblies, magnetic microrobotics, and piezoelectric catalysis. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes microfluidics-driven material synthesis, magnetic microrobot navigation, and piezoelectric catalysis for biomedical and environmental applications. Key themes include nanoreactors, targeted drug delivery, and functional MOF/COF materials. Awards: Premi Antoni de Martí i Franquès de Ciències Químiques (2009) ERC Starting Grant (2015) Rising Star Award (IEEE 3M-NANO 2023) Grants & Labs: ERC Starting Grant (2015), ICREA Professorship (2019). The ChemInFlow Group pioneers interdisciplinary approaches in materials synthesis and robotics, with collaborations spanning Europe and Asia. Labs/Teams: Leads the ChemInFlow Group at UB, focusing on microfluidic technologies and biomedical microrobotics.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Microfluidics
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Alejandro F. Villaverde is a Ramón y Cajal research fellow in the Department of Systems & Control Engineering at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Vigo, Spain. He also serves as a Research fellow at CITMAga since 2022. Previously, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at IIM-CSIC from 2016-2020. His research focuses on the modeling of dynamical systems with particular emphasis on biological applications. Villaverde earned his PhD in Systems and Control Engineering from University of Vigo between 2005 and 2009. His academic career has centered at Spanish institutions with a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging engineering, mathematics, and biology. His primary research interests include systems biology, control theory, and mathematical modeling, with specialized expertise in structural identifiability, observability analysis, and computational tools for dynamic modeling of biological systems. Villaverde's work addresses fundamental challenges in building reliable mathematical models of complex biological processes, with applications spanning immunology to microbial communities. His theoretical contributions have practical implications for improving model reliability and predictive power in biological research. Villaverde has published extensively in top journals including PLOS Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, and IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a consistent research trajectory focused on developing theoretical frameworks for biological model analysis, creating practical software tools, and applying these methods to cutting-edge problems. His work shows particular strength in identifying and addressing fundamental limitations in modeling approaches, especially regarding parameter identifiability and model observability constraints. Among the top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2024 (Stanford University list) Recognition as one of the EEI's top valued instructors at University of Vigo's School of Industrial Engineering Villaverde leads multiple significant research projects including DYNAMO-bio (funded by Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities), SICOMORO (focusing on symmetries in biological communities), and PREDYCTBIO. His group actively develops open-source software tools such as STRIKE-GOLDD for structural identifiability and observability analysis. The laboratory, part of the BICO research group, includes several researchers and students working on various aspects of dynamic modeling in biology, with recent additions including Mahmoud Shams Falavarjani, Adriana González Vázquez, and multiple interns working on specialized projects.

• Systems Biology
• Control Theory
• Mathematical Modeling
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Alan Briones Delgado is a researcher at the La Salle School of Engineering , Universitat Ramon Llull , with a focus on Internet of Things , Cybersecurity , and Transport Protocols . His work spans projects funded by the European Commission and national grants, including EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 , WeB-Nimbus , and NG-SOC , addressing challenges in cloud computing education, ecological monitoring, and security operations. His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Sensor Networks for sustainable solutions. Key research areas include Quality of Service in heterogeneous networks, Environmental Conservation via IoT, and Teaching and Learning strategies for Big Data. Projects like EcoSentinel and BTL-COP highlight his commitment to Environmental Monitoring and Community Policing applications. His collaborations extend to institutions in the UK , Albania , and Western Balkans . Contact: alan.briones@salle.url.edu

• Internet of Things
• Transport Protocol
• Cybersecurity
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Maria Pau Ginebra Molins is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). She leads the BBT Research Group focused on Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering and is affiliated with the Institute of Research and Innovation in Health. Her educational background, while not explicitly detailed in the provided text, reflects extensive expertise in materials science with a specialization in biomaterials, evidenced by her substantial research portfolio spanning over three decades. Professor Ginebra Molins' research spans biomaterials development, bone tissue engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Her work focuses on calcium phosphate-based materials, 3D printing technologies for bone scaffolds, hydrogel systems, and surface modifications of biomaterials to enhance biological responses. She has pioneered approaches in vat photopolymerization, direct ink writing, and the development of stimuli-responsive biomaterials. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on translational research with clinical applications. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical medical solutions, particularly in bone regeneration, dental implants, and antimicrobial biomaterials. The publications demonstrate expertise in advanced characterization techniques, including spectroscopy and nanoindentation for biomaterial evaluation. Multiple competitive R&D projects including CEX2023-001300-M Maria Maetzu Centre Ciència i Enginyeria Multiescala 17 documented awards and recognitions Leadership in the Inspiring the next generation of innovators project Patents related to 3D-printed bone grafts Professor Ginebra Molins actively supervises doctoral students, with Johansson, L. completing a thesis on 3D-printed biomimetic bone grafts. Her research group (BBT) collaborates extensively with industry and clinical partners to translate laboratory findings into medical applications. She participates in numerous competitive research projects funded by national and European programs, demonstrating the high impact and relevance of her work in the biomaterials field.

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Bone Regeneration
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Alba Espí Malillos serves as a Professor in the Department of Animal Production and Health, Veterinary Public Health, and Food Science and Technology (PASAPTA) at the Catholic University of Valencia, Spain. Her office is located at C/ Tirant lo Blanc, 7, 46115 Valencia, with contact details including telephone 96 136 90 00 and email alba.espimalillos@uchceu.es. Her research spans three interconnected domains: Animal Production focusing on sustainable livestock systems; Veterinary Public Health addressing zoonotic disease control and food safety; and Food Science and Technology examining processing innovations and quality assurance. This tripartite expertise positions her work at the critical intersection of animal welfare, human health protection, and food industry advancements, with practical applications in agricultural policy and public health initiatives.

• Animal Production
• Veterinary Public Health
• Food Science and Technology

Miguel Ángel Sotelo Vázquez is a full Professor at the University of Alcalá, leading the INVETT Research Group (Intelligent Vehicles and Traffic Technologies). He holds the Department of Automatic Control and specializes in autonomous systems, particularly in path planning, sensor fusion, and human-vehicle interaction. His research integrates machine learning, robotics, and control theory to address challenges in intelligent transportation systems. He earned his Ph.D. in 2001 with a thesis on autonomous vehicle navigation in partially known environments. His work emphasizes real-world deployment, explainable AI, and safety-critical systems. Recent projects focus on lane change prediction, pedestrian behavior modeling, and cybersecurity for autonomous systems. Key contributions include neuro-symbolic frameworks for decision-making, real-time multi-physics field reconstruction, and cross-cultural studies of pedestrian interactions. He collaborates internationally on urban mobility resilience and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Research Highlights : Development of knowledge graph-based prediction architectures Experimental validation of human-vehicle interaction in VR environments Creation of the SCOUT trajectory prediction framework

• Autonomous Vehicles
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Robotics
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Elisa Santana Monagas is a Part-Time Substitute Professor at the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is affiliated with the Institute of Textual Analysis and Applications (IU IAText) and the ICP2 Project research group. Her research focuses on teacher-student communication styles, motivational messages in educational contexts, and their impacts on student motivation, academic performance, and psychological well-being. She employs sentiment analysis and longitudinal studies to explore reciprocal relations between teaching practices and student outcomes, particularly in secondary education settings. Her key research interests include developmental and educational psychology, with an emphasis on autonomy-supportive communication, relatedness in teacher-student relationships, and the role of emotional engagement in learning. She has contributed to understanding how classroom environments influence covitality, boredom reduction, and adaptive behaviors among adolescents. Notable contributions include analyzing reciprocal dynamics between motivational appeals and academic outcomes, gamification strategies in higher education, and the validation of assessment tools for teacher feedback. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like self-determination theory with methodological innovations in sentiment analysis and needs-supplies fit processes. Elisa collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the GIR IATEXT group, focusing on didactics and learning in specific educational contexts. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and presents at conferences on topics such as teacher enthusiasm, empathetic communication, and the design of pedagogical interventions to enhance student well-being.

• Educational Psychology
• Teacher-Student Communication
• Student Motivation
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Pablo Aragón is a Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation and an Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His work bridges computational social science, civic technology, and technopolitics, with a focus on Wikipedia's governance, digital democracy tools, and participatory systems. He co-founded the Democratic Innovation Lab in Barcelona and the DatAnalysis15M research network. Key research interests include analyzing knowledge integrity in Wikipedia, configuring digital participatory budgeting systems, and studying platform effects in civic technologies. He has led projects like DECODE (decentralized citizen engagement) and contributed to platforms like Decidim, which empower participatory democracy in cities like Barcelona. Recent conference engagements include KDD 2024 (data mining), ICWSM 2024 (social media analysis), and Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024. His work emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, with studies published in ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction and peer-reviewed conferences like CIKM and ACM SIGKDD. Professional affiliations include the Decidim association, Amnistía Internacional España, and the open knowledge advocacy group Civio. His research often intersects with open science, free culture movements, and gender equity in urban mobility.

• Computational Social Science
• Social Computing
• Wikipedia Studies
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José Ramón Yela Bernabé is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Pontifical University of Salamanca, specializing in Basic Psychology. He leads the research group 'Evaluation and intervention in psychological well-being and health' and has been actively contributing to the fields of clinical and health psychology for over three decades. Education: PhD in Psychology from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (1994) - Thesis: 'Learned helplessness in humans (effects of exposure to uncontrollable aversive stimuli and reversal of deficits based on the variables percentage of reinforcement, sequence of failures and attributional instructions)' supervised by Dr. José Luis Marcos Malmierca Research Interests: His research spans multiple interconnected domains within psychology, with particular emphasis on mindfulness-based interventions and self-compassion training . He has extensively investigated the mechanisms through which these approaches improve psychological well-being and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. His work also encompasses learned helplessness phenomena, eating disorders particularly bulimia nervosa, stress reduction interventions , and the role of meaning in life as a protective factor for mental health. Additionally, he explores emotional regulation processes and their impact on psychological outcomes across various populations. Research Trends: Recent publications demonstrate a clear shift toward mindfulness and self-compassion interventions , with systematic evaluations of programs like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). His work increasingly focuses on meta-analytic approaches to establish evidence bases for psychological interventions. There is also notable attention to specialized populations including mental health professionals, parents of children with chronic illnesses, and individuals with behavioral addictions. Scientific Recognition: While specific awards are not mentioned in the provided text, his extensive publication record spanning from 1987 to 2025, with particular productivity in recent years (2020-2025), demonstrates sustained scholarly impact in clinical and health psychology. Contact Information: Email: jryelabe@upsa.es Research Group: He leads the Evaluation and intervention in psychological well-being and health research group, which focuses on developing and evaluating evidence-based psychological interventions to enhance well-being and address mental health challenges across diverse populations.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Mindfulness
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Gonzalo Manzano Paule is a Ramón y Cajal tenure-track researcher at IFISC (Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos), a joint research institute of CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) and UIB (University of the Balearic Islands), where he has been working since January 2023. He previously held a Juan de la Cierva Incorporation fellowship (2021-2023), was an ESQ Postdoc at IQOQI Vienna (2020-2021), and a Postdoc at ICTP Trieste (2018-2020) funded by Scuola Normale Superiore. He obtained his PhD in Physics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in July 2017, followed by a short Postdoc at IFISC (2017-2018). His research interests focus on quantum and stochastic thermodynamics, open quantum systems, information theory, and the foundations of nonequilibrium statistical physics and quantum mechanics. He is particularly interested in applying concepts from nonequilibrium thermodynamics to understand classical and quantum complex systems. While his work is primarily theoretical, he actively seeks collaborations with experimentalists. His research has been featured in popular science journals including Physics, Quanta Magazine, and Diario de Mallorca. He has also collaborated with artist Evarist Torres to merge art and science and has written a popular science article for Investigación y Ciencia (Scientific American). Manzano Paule's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on quantum thermodynamics, fluctuation theorems, and quantum information processing. His work spans theoretical foundations of quantum thermodynamics to applications in quantum heat engines and molecular motors. A notable pattern in his research is the exploration of how quantum effects can enhance thermodynamic processes and the relationship between information theory and thermodynamics. His scientific achievements have been recognized through prestigious fellowships including the Ramón y Cajal program, Juan de la Cierva Incorporation fellowship, and ESQ Postdoc fellowship. His work has also garnered attention in popular science media, indicating its broader impact beyond academic circles. As an educator, Manzano Paule supervises Master's students and teaches advanced courses including Open Quantum Systems for the Master's Degree in Advanced Physics and Applied Mathematics and the Master's Degree in Physics of Complex Systems. His teaching portfolio also includes Quantum Collective Phenomena, Quantum and Nonlinear Optics, Thermodynamics, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. He currently leads the research project 'QTD-InFlexity Quantum thermodynamics: information, fluctuations and complexity' and participates in the 'CoQuSy Complex Quantum Systems' project. He is also part of the María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence at IFISC, which has received continuous funding since 2008.

• Quantum Thermodynamics
• Stochastic Thermodynamics
• Open Quantum Systems
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Victoria Veguilla Del Moral is an Associate Professor in Public Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, specializing in Political and Administrative Science with a focus on Western Sahara politics. Her research examines the complex interplay between territorial administration, political mobilization, and identity in contested spaces, particularly in Dakhla, Western Sahara. She earned her PhD from the University of Granada in 2011 with a thesis titled Policies of the Octopus in Dakhla: Public Action, Halieutic Resources and Social Dynamics , supervised by Dr. Bernard Botiveau and Dr. Juan Montabes Pereira. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with both theoretical political science frameworks and extensive fieldwork in North Africa. Veguilla Del Moral's research interests span International Politics of the Middle East, MENA region studies, political ethnography, and electoral processes in occupied territories. Her work particularly focuses on Sahrawi youth movements, Moroccan territorial policies in Western Sahara, and the dynamics of political mobilization in contested spaces. She approaches these topics through a lens that combines political science, anthropology, and postcolonial studies, revealing the complex ways local populations navigate occupation and political control. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output with significant recent contributions including Regionalization under Occupation: Western Saharan Parliamentary Elites and the Moroccan Regionalization Strategy (2011-16) (2024) and Do Electoral Processes in Western Sahara Produce Representation Beyond the Context of Occupation? (2023). These works demonstrate her ongoing commitment to analyzing the political realities of Western Sahara through empirical research on governance structures, electoral participation, and resistance movements. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available materials, her extensive publication record in reputable academic venues and her contributions to edited volumes like Arab Youths: From Morocco to Yemen: Leisure, Cultures and Politics indicate significant scholarly recognition. Her research methodology combines political ethnography with institutional analysis, often working across linguistic boundaries (publishing in English, French, and Spanish). She has established herself as a leading expert on Western Sahara politics, with particular expertise in the social dynamics of Dakhla and the political mobilization of Sahrawi youth. Her work contributes to broader discussions about governance in contested territories and the relationship between state administration and local populations in postcolonial contexts.

• International Politics of the Middle East
• MENA region studies
• Western Sahara politics
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