David Garrido Romero

David Garrido Romero is a Professor of Historiographic Sciences and Techniques at the University of Cádiz, actively engaged in maritime history and archival research. As a PhD candidate at CEIMAR (Campus of International Excellence for the Sea) and holder of two master's degrees – one in Maritime Heritage, Archaeology, and History (University of Cádiz, Extraordinary Master's Award) and another in Documents, Books, Archives, and Libraries (University of Seville) – his academic foundation is robust. His work bridges maritime history, notarial documentation, and digital humanities.

Research interests span 18th-19th century maritime history from notarial/documentary perspectives, with specific focus on:

• Maritime notarial institutions
• Underwater cultural heritage
• Historical manuscript digitization
• Global communication nodes in colonial contexts
• Archival metadata systems

His recent publications highlight maritime legal frameworks, AI applications in archival work, and transatlantic cultural connections. He has participated in critical conferences at international venues (2016-2024) and received recognition for his work on Cádiz' maritime heritage. The Caravel Project (2018-2019) demonstrates his innovative approach to combining maritime archaeology with artificial intelligence.

Key scientific contributions include:

• Developing probabilistic indexing methods for historical documents
• Digitizing 3200+ notarial maritime records
• Establishing archival metadata standards for maritime heritage
• Analyzing Bourbon dynasty reforms through notarial sources

His work creates bridges between archival science, maritime archaeology, and digital humanities, ensuring historical sources remain accessible for modern research.