Elena Molina Lopez

Elena Molina Lopez is a researcher at the Department of Computer Science within the Barcelona School of Informatics at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC), actively contributing to the ViRVIG research group focused on visualization, virtual reality, and graphical interaction. Her work develops immersive analytics systems for molecular visualization and 3D interaction techniques.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Computer Science (thesis: 'Advanced Interaction in Immersive Analytics Systems for Molecular Visualizations')

Her research spans virtual reality, molecular visualization, 3D interaction, data visualization, human-computer interaction, and computer graphics. She investigates user perception in visualization techniques, with recent work addressing molecular atom selection accuracy, heatmap color palette effects, and statistical visualization design guidelines. Her publications demonstrate technical innovation through user studies and system development.

Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent contributions to top venues like Computers & Graphics and EuroGraphics, with emphasis on VR interaction techniques for molecular structures and perceptual studies in data visualization. Key trends include improving selection accuracy in immersive environments and establishing evidence-based design principles.

She collaborates extensively on research projects including 'Entornos 3D de alta fidelidad para Realidad Virtual y Computación Visual', working with prominent researchers such as Pere Pau Vazquez (8 collaborations), Nuria Pelechano, and Alejandro Rios across health, architecture, and urban applications.

As a core member of the ViRVIG research group, she participates in a dynamic team advancing visualization technologies through interdisciplinary approaches and industry partnerships.