Jesper Cockx is an Assistant Professor in the Programming Languages group at Delft University of Technology . His research focuses on the theory and implementation of dependently typed languages , particularly Agda , and he is a core contributor to Agda's development. His work bridges Type Theory , Pattern Matching , and practical Compiler Design through tools like agda2hs . Research Interests : Type Theory and Dependently Typed Programming Pattern Matching and Unification Agda and Compiler Implementation Erasure Annotations for Verified Compilation Generic Programming and Language Design Formal Verification of Functional Code Scientific Awards : NWO Veni Grant (2020) for a Trustworthy and Extensible Core Language for Agda Conference Contributions : He serves on program committees for CPP , WITS , POPL , and ICFP . Recent publications analyze erasure annotations , correct-by-construction compilers , and dependent (co)pattern matching in Agda. His work often intersects with Haskell and functional programming education in the Netherlands.
Marc Alier Forment is an Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Services and Information Systems Engineering within the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB). He is also associated with the Institut de Ciències de l'Educació and serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Engineering, Science, and Technology Education. His research is conducted through the UPC EduSTEAM - STEAM University Learning Research Group. His research interests span Educational Technology , Artificial Intelligence in Education , Learning Management Systems , Open Source in Education , Ethics in Computing , Sustainability in Education , Mobile Learning , Learning Analytics , and Privacy in EdTech . He emphasizes ethical, secure, and sustainable applications of technology in higher education, particularly in engineering contexts. The recent scholarly output highlights a strong focus on the integration of AI in education (especially through the LAMB framework), ethical implications of generative AI, privacy in learning analytics using edge and fog computing, and innovative pedagogical methods in computer science education. His work increasingly bridges technical computing with humanistic concerns such as ethics, privacy, and social responsibility. Best Paper Award TEEM'22 Premis de Programari lliure 2005 de l'AGAUR VI Premi Davyd Luque a la innovació en les TIC Best interoperability innovation: Moodle simple learning tools for interoperability consumer – Spain Marc Alier Forment has led and participated in numerous educational innovation and R&D+i projects, particularly focused on Moodle/LMS integration, mobile learning, open-source educational tools, and the development of ethical and privacy-preserving technologies. He has mentored and collaborated extensively with colleagues on curriculum development, particularly in embedding sustainability and ethics into computing education. His work is central to UPC’s digital education strategy, especially through the Atenea platform. He leads and contributes to the UPC EduSTEAM research group and has been instrumental in developing STEAM-based lecturer training programs. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, education, and social sciences, aiming to create holistic, responsible technological solutions for learning.
Elena Bautista Perez serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Philology and Translation at the Faculty of Humanities, Pablo de Olavide University. Her teaching responsibilities span multiple undergraduate programs in Translation and Interpreting. She is formally affiliated with the following academic programs: Degree in Translation and Interpreting (English, French, and German language streams) Double Degree in Translation and Interpreting: French and International Relations Double Degree in Translation and Interpreting: German and International Relations Her research expertise centers on technology-integrated translation practices, with documented focus areas: Computational Linguistics applications in translation Specialized terminology management systems Software and digital content localization methodologies As part of her academic duties, she supervises Final Degree Projects across all Translation and Interpreting programs, providing comprehensive guidance on research design and practical implementation of translation technologies for undergraduate capstone projects.
Dr. Borja Sanz Urquijo serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Deusto, and has been a core researcher at DeustoTech-Computing since 2008, including a tenure as Head Researcher (2015-2018). He holds a cum laude PhD in Information Systems (2012) from the University of Deusto, specializing in Android malware detection. Education PhD in Information Systems, University of Deusto (2012, cum laude) His research spans machine learning, big data, and knowledge discovery, with critical expansion into AI ethics, fairness, accountability, and societal impact. He investigates AI applications in domestic violence intervention, health rights, law enforcement transparency, and Edge Computing optimization, consistently bridging technical innovation with social responsibility. His work demonstrates rigorous methodology in small-dataset machine learning and genomic sequence analysis. Dr. Sanz Urquijo's publication trajectory reveals evolving expertise from foundational cybersecurity (Android malware analysis, spam filtering) to contemporary societal challenges (feminist AI frameworks, quantum software security). Recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in feminist technology studies and ethical AI governance, while maintaining technical depth in Edge Computing and genomic analytics. Advising and Projects He has supervised multiple theses including doctoral work on Edge Computing for digital twins and cybersecurity competency frameworks. As lead researcher in over 50 projects (H2020, national, private), he currently directs BEACON (industrial AI systems) and contributes to EU initiatives like IMPROVE (domestic violence response) and ELKARTEK (Industry 5.0 ethics). His collaborations span social organizations, enterprises, and research centers globally. Research Environment As a pillar of DeustoTech-Computing, he operates within a multidisciplinary unit advancing AI, cybersecurity, and Edge Computing applications. His leadership in projects like AI-Driven Cognitive Robotic Platforms and REal tiME control systems demonstrates integration of theoretical research with industrial implementation in smart manufacturing contexts.
Laura Portolés Falomir is an Assistant Professor at Jaume I University (Spain) and a member of the LAELA research group. She co-coordinates the English Language Teaching and Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts (MELACOM) MA program. She earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics in 2013. Her research examines multilingual education, third language acquisition, affective factors in learning, and early pragmatic development, with a focus on pedagogical translanguaging and CLIL methodologies. Her publications consistently explore: Teacher beliefs about multilingual pedagogies Pragmatic development in young learners Translanguaging strategies in classrooms Impact of language policies on teacher training Cross-linguistic pragmatic awareness She received the 2016 Outstanding Book Award (Junior Researcher category) from AESLA for her volume Multilingualism and Very Young Learners . She has co-edited special journal issues on multilingualism and CLIL education. As co-coordinator of the MELACOM MA program and LAELA research group member, she contributes to advancing multilingual education research and training future language specialists.
Andrés Boix Palop is a Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Valencia, specializing in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, and Digital Governance. His research bridges traditional legal frameworks with modern challenges posed by artificial intelligence, transparency in public administration, and social cohesion in regulatory contexts. Research Interests Administrative Law with focus on AI and algorithmic accountability Constitutional Law covering territorial reforms and intergovernmental relations Digital Law addressing transparency, data governance, and cultural rights Public Service Regulation and labor law intersections Publication Trends His recent work analyzes the legal implications of AI in governance, including liability frameworks (Article 25 of the AI Regulation) and algorithmic transparency. He explores climate governance, housing policy, and urban mobility through legal lenses, often connecting Spanish administrative law to broader EU regulatory developments like the European Green Deal. Additional Contributions Co-editor of 'Authorship in the Digital Age' (2006) Extensive publications on validation laws, public service reform, and digital authorship
Laura Cuervo Calvo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Arts, and Physical Education at the Faculty of Education, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). A permanent civil servant in the Secondary Education Teaching Corps specializing in Music, she holds a PhD in Musicology from UCM and qualifications in German pedagogy and piano performance from institutions like the Vienna Conservatory. Her expertise lies in Service-Learning methodologies, musical stimulation, and music education across educational levels. Her research focuses on integrating Service-Learning into music education and exploring its impact on student development. She coordinates the Internship Program for Primary Education Teaching and contributes to the Complutense Research Group on Spanish Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries. She has led international projects like the UNAEUROPA Service-Learning network initiative and participated in R&D projects analyzing socio-community music programs and historical music practices. Prof. Cuervo has authored books and articles on music education, including Introducción a la estimulación musical en la infancia , and published in journals like Music Education Research and Quality & Quantity . She actively promotes digital competence in teacher training through initiatives like ApS para favorecer la inclusión mediante juegos musicales and has designed innovative learning programs addressing gender equity in technology use. Her awards include an Austrian Government scholarship for studies in Vienna. She is an editorial board member of the Complutense Electronic Journal of Research in Music Education and consistently bridges research with pedagogical practice through interdisciplinary approaches.
David Fernández Vítores is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá. His academic work centers on Spanish linguistics, language policy, and translation studies. He is actively involved in research groups such as Estudios Culturales Interdisciplinares sobre Estados Unidos (American Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies) and Formación e Investigación en Traducción e Interpretación en los Servicios Públicos (Training and Research in Public Service Translation and Interpreting). These groups explore themes including North American cultural studies, Spanish linguistic presence globally, and sociopolitical aspects of translation. Research Focus: Fernández Vítores' work spans Spanish as an international language, linguistic policies in the EU, sociolinguistics of Spanish-speaking regions, and intercultural communication. His publications frequently analyze the geopolitical impact of Spanish, language vitality, and translation economics. Recent research emphasizes Panhispanism, Spanish in scientific communication, and postcolonial linguistic dynamics in North Africa. Publication Trends: A thematic analysis of his 15 most recent articles (2010–2025) reveals consistent focus on: Spanish language globalization, EU language policy critiques, sociolinguistic demographics, and postcolonial language revival. Methodologies blend quantitative analysis of language usage with qualitative cultural studies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across linguistics, political science, and cultural theory. Research Groups & Teaching: He contributes to curricular development in Translation Project Management and Specialized Translation within the Modern Languages and Translation programs. His research groups prioritize practical applications in public service translation and interdisciplinary cultural analysis.
Daniel Amo Filvà is an Assistant Professor at the Engineering Department of La Salle Digital Engineering School, Ramon Llull University. His academic work bridges engineering, education, and data science, with a strong emphasis on learning analytics, educational technology, data privacy, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence in education. His research interests focus on Learning Analytics , Educational Technology , Data Privacy , GDPR in Educational Contexts , Data Literacy , and AI in Education . He explores how digital tools can support personalized, inclusive, and ethically sound learning environments, especially in K-12 and higher education. The recent publications reflect a clear trajectory toward data-driven education, urban mobility innovation, and ethical data use. His work combines empirical research, case studies, and tool development, often using systematic reviews and project-based methodologies. Themes such as GDPR-aware educational design, ChatGPT integration, and robotics for inclusive education recur across his outputs. Scientific Projects: IADE : Integrating AI and Data Literacy in Education for personalization. DIVINTECH : Robotics for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Visibilizar el aprendizaje con ChatGPT : Enhancing education through AI tools. InnovAI : Digital transformation in Catalan SMEs. Acciona y Conecta : Sustainable urban mobility in Barcelona. He advises students such as B. Donate-Beby and S. Aguayo-Mauri, and collaborates with national and international researchers. His work is supported by research grants from institutions like the Department of Education and ACCIÓ. He leads multiple funded projects and contributes to interdisciplinary teams focused on technology transfer and innovation. He is affiliated with research groups working on digital engineering, human-environment interaction, and inclusive technology development. These teams foster collaboration across education, engineering, and public policy sectors to address real-world societal challenges.
Natalia Evnitskaya is a Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics within the Institute for Multilingualism at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona). She holds a doctoral contract (Contractada Doctora) and specializes in research areas including Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), bilingual education, classroom interaction analysis, and educational linguistics. Her research focuses on optimizing language and content integration in multilingual classrooms, particularly in science and history disciplines. She has led projects such as the GRAM research group (Grup de Recerca en Adquisició Multilingüe) and contributed to initiatives like the Trans-CLIL project analyzing curriculum transitions in bilingual education. Her work frequently employs conversation analysis and multimodal interaction studies to explore pedagogical strategies. Dr. Evnitskaya teaches courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Methods for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Master's Dissertation supervision in the Master's Degree in Language Acquisition and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. She has also developed specialized programs such as the Expert in TEFL in Early Childhood Contexts. Her recent publications address topics like peer interaction repair mechanisms, cognitive discourse functions in CLIL, and the role of non-verbal communication in teaching. She co-authored influential studies on CLIL inequities, teacher smile usage, and sociolinguistic factors influencing educational choices in multilingual contexts.
Dr. Maria Dolores Cañabate Ortiz serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. She is the Principal Investigator of the Research Group GREPAI (Education, Heritage and Arts Intermedia) and Coordinator of the Spanish Network of Cooperative Learning. Her academic work spans physical education, cooperative learning methodologies, and movement-based pedagogy within higher education contexts. Dr. Cañabate's research focuses on two primary areas: (1) Reflective and Cooperative Learning with emphasis on Sustainable Education in Higher Education, where she fosters responsible, critical and active learning approaches; and (2) The languages of movement, exploring how body expression can serve as an educational strategy from an integral perspective. Her work demonstrates how physical education and movement-based approaches can address broader educational goals including emotional regulation, social skills development, and sustainable development. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between physical education, sustainable development goals, and innovative teaching methodologies. Her work consistently bridges theoretical educational frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in cooperative learning structures. A significant portion of her research examines how movement and physical expression can enhance cognitive development, emotional regulation, and social integration across diverse educational contexts from preschool through university levels. As Principal Investigator of GREPAI, Dr. Cañabate leads research on education, heritage, and intermediate arts. She has developed multiple collaborative projects examining how cooperative learning approaches can foster sustainable development competencies. Her leadership extends to coordinating the Spanish Network of Cooperative Learning, connecting researchers and practitioners across the country. Dr. Cañabate's laboratory work focuses on movement analysis and cooperative learning implementation. Her team employs multimodal approaches to study physical education methodologies, often incorporating video analysis, reflective practice frameworks, and student perception surveys to evaluate educational interventions. Current projects examine how movement-based pedagogies can address educational inequalities and promote sustainable development goals.
Michael Raskin is a Lecturer (maître de conferences) at LaBRI, University of Bordeaux, where he conducts research in theoretical computer science with a focus on distributed systems and formal methods. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in population protocols, temporal graphs, and Petri nets. His research interests span Theoretical Computer Science , Distributed Systems , Algorithms , and Formal Methods , with specific expertise in population protocols, temporal graph analysis, vector addition systems, and verification techniques for parameterized systems. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on computational complexity, state complexity, and threshold phenomena in distributed models. Recent publication trends show a strong emphasis on temporal graph theory (with multiple papers on random temporal graphs and giant components), population protocol analysis (including modular protocols and leaderless rendez-vous systems), and verification techniques for parameterized systems. His work often combines mathematical rigor with practical implementation insights. Raskin has developed significant software projects including: Agnostic Lizard - A portable code walker for Common Lisp QueryFS - A filesystem defined through compiled queries His technical contributions span both theoretical advances and practical systems implementation, with a recurring theme of applying programming language techniques to systems problems. His work on Common Lisp tools demonstrates a commitment to practical language implementation alongside theoretical research.
Amaia Arizkuren Eleta is a researcher at the University of Deusto within the Deusto Business School , focusing on the Management Department . She has coordinated numerous studies on international human resource management, expatriate adaptation, and corporate social responsibility. Research Pillars : Expatriate/repatriate integration, performance-based compensation, cross-cultural management Key Collaborations : Josune Baniandrés Avendaño, Naiara Arnaez Ortega, Marta Muñiz Her work analyzes how digital transformation and intercultural competence impact organizational effectiveness. She has published extensively in journals like Capital Humano and Boletín de Estudios Económicos , emphasizing HR technology and global talent strategies . While no explicit scientific awards are listed, her contributions include: Directing the Experto en Comercio Internacional program (2005-2007) Coordinating academic tribunals for doctoral and master's theses Developing training methodologies for high-performance teams She has supervised 10+ theses on topics ranging from expatriate satisfaction to organizational innovation, maintaining active roles in academic governance through the Basque College of Economists .
Martin Escofet is affiliated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically within the Department of Service and Information Systems Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science of Barcelona (FIB). He is actively involved in multiple research groups including TALP (Language and Speech Technologies and Applications), EduSTEAM, and EDUSteam-ESSI, which focus on educational innovation, sustainability, and technology-enhanced learning in higher education. His research interests span database systems , engineering education , curriculum integration of sustainability competencies , and active learning methodologies . His work emphasizes the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into engineering and computer science curricula, particularly through competency mapping and assessment tools. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward educational innovation and sustainability in technical education . His collaborative work centers on developing frameworks like competency maps and sustainability matrices to embed and assess sustainability across engineering degrees. These efforts are primarily applied in the context of database education, final-year projects, and broader curriculum reform. Martin Escofet collaborates extensively with key figures in educational research at UPC, including F. Sánchez-Carracedo, D. López, E. Vidal, and J. Cabre. Together, they lead pedagogical innovation projects such as EDINSOST, aimed at integrating SDGs into higher education. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his sustained publication record and project leadership underscore his significant contributions to engineering education. He advises on educational projects and contributes to grants focused on curriculum development and sustainability. His work is supported by national and regional funding programs, including the State Research Plan and RIS3CAT. He is also involved in the development of e-assessment tools like LearnSQL for database skills, linking technical education with innovative teaching practices. Martin Escofet is part of several research labs and teams, including TALP, EduSTEAM, and EDUSteam-ESSI, all based at UPC. These groups focus on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science, education, and sustainability. His work bridges technical database research with broader educational transformation, particularly in fostering sustainability competencies among engineering students.
Dr. José María Alonso Moral is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Computation of CiTIUS-USC (Research Center for Intelligent Technologies) at the University of Santiago de Compostela. With a PhD in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2007) and a 'Doctor Europeus' distinction, he has held prestigious positions including Ramón y Cajal researcher (2018-2022), Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher (2012), and served as President of the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT) and Vice-Chair of IEEE Computational Intelligence Society's Explainable Fuzzy Systems Task Force. IEEE Senior Member Associate Editor: IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine (Q1) and International Journal of Approximate Reasoning (Q2) Board Member: ACL SIGGEN (2019-2022) His research focuses on Explainable AI and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence , particularly through interpretable fuzzy systems and natural language generation. Key contributions include the ExpliClas web service for decision tree explanations and JFML library for IEEE 1855-2016 fuzzy system modeling. Recent publications examine counterfactual explanations, fuzzy temporal constraint networks, and feature attribution faithfulness metrics. He leads projects like TRUST (Trustworthy AI) and ReproHum (NLP Evaluation Reproducibility), emphasizing human-centered AI design and cross-disciplinary applications in healthcare and education. As an educator, he developed high school workshops on explainable AI fundamentals through CiTIUS-USC's STEM outreach program. His technical work includes developing explainable classifiers for Alzheimer's disease progression and implementing fuzzy logic systems in embedded platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
