FRANCISCO MANUEL FERNANDEZ RIVERA

Francisco Manuel Fernández Rivera is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Computing under the Faculty of Physics. His research focuses on high-performance computing, parallel algorithms, and LiDAR data analysis. He leads the ARQCOMP research group and is part of the Center for Research in Intelligent Technologies (CITIUS). His work addresses challenges in NUMA systems optimization, sparse matrix computations, and geospatial data processing.

He holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1988), with a thesis on algorithm partitioning in hypercube computers. His research spans parallel computing frameworks, LiDAR-based infrastructure analysis, and performance modeling of distributed systems. Recent projects include developing thread migration strategies for NUMA architectures and creating tools for LiDAR data visualization and simulation.

Key contributions include advancements in LiDAR-based pathfinding, energy-efficient NUMA system management, and parallelization techniques for irregular codes. His work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical applications in urban planning and environmental monitoring.