Concepción Vidal Martín

Concepción Vidal Martín is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the Faculty of Informatics, University of A Coruña (UDC). She has been evaluated for teaching merits over 6 five-year periods and for research merits over 4 six-year terms, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to both education and research in computer science.

Her educational background, while not explicitly detailed in the provided text, includes a PhD as evidenced by her PDI (Profesor Doctor Interino) status and extensive research record. She has been actively contributing to academia since at least the late 1990s based on her publication history.

Research Interests

Dr. Vidal Martín specializes in Logic Programming, with a particular focus on Answer Set Programming and Non-monotonic Reasoning. Her research explores the Logical Representation of Knowledge and the theoretical foundations of equilibrium models in logic programming. She is a member of the Information Retrieval Lab research group at UDC, where she contributes to advancing knowledge in formal methods for artificial intelligence.

Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in knowledge representation and reasoning systems. Through her publications in top-tier journals like Theory and Practice of Logic Programming and Artificial Intelligence, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of declarative programming paradigms and their applications in AI.

Scientific Recognition

• Evaluation of teaching merits: 6 five-year periods
• Evaluation of research merits: 4 six-year terms
• Active researcher with consistent publication record since the late 1990s
• Principal investigator and collaborator on multiple national and regional research projects

Academic Leadership

Dr. Vidal Martín has supervised multiple master's theses, including "Solving Temporal Logical Programs with AI Planners" (2018/2019). She has been involved in numerous research projects funded by various entities including the State Research Agency (AEI), the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Galician Regional Government (Xunta de Galicia).

Her research collaborations extend to international partners, as evidenced by her publications with researchers from various institutions. She has contributed to both theoretical foundations and practical applications of logic programming paradigms.

Research Environment

As a member of the Information Retrieval Lab at the University of A Coruña, Dr. Vidal Martín works within a vibrant research community focused on advancing knowledge in computer science, particularly in logical approaches to information processing and artificial intelligence. Her work contributes to the theoretical underpinnings of declarative programming languages and their applications in knowledge-intensive domains.