Francisco J. Quiles

Francisco J. Quiles is a Full Professor of Computer Architecture and Technology at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He currently serves as Director of the Department of Computer Systems and leads the High Performance Networks and Architectures (RAAP) research group, which he founded 33 years ago. His leadership extends to national and international organizations, including his current role as President of the Spanish Scientific Society of Computer Science (SCIE) since 2024.

Dr. Quiles earned his Degree and PhD in Physics (Electronics and Computer Science) from the University of Valencia in 1986 and 1993, respectively. His academic journey began at UCLM in 1987, where he has held numerous leadership positions including Dean of the Department of Computer Science (1991-1994), first Dean of the Computer Science Engineering Faculty (1994-2000), and Vice-Rector of Research (2000-2011).

Dr. Quiles' research focuses on high-performance interconnection networks for multiprocessor systems, clusters, and datacenters, along with parallel algorithms for video compression and transmission. His work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical applications in high-performance computing environments. His research group has established significant collaborations with CERN's ATLAS project since 2019, demonstrating the real-world impact of his work in large-scale scientific computing.

His publication record shows a consistent focus on congestion control, routing algorithms, and network performance optimization across various topologies including Dragonfly, Fat-Tree, and Slim Fly networks. Recent work (2023-2025) has emphasized practical implementations in InfiniBand hardware and solutions for modern datacenter challenges, reflecting the evolving nature of high-performance computing infrastructure.

Dr. Quiles has received recognition through his leadership roles in professional organizations including SARTECO (Spanish Society of Computer Architecture and Technology) and IEEE Computer Society, where he is a Senior Member. His contributions to the field have shaped research directions in computer architecture both nationally and internationally.

With over 270 peer-reviewed publications, supervision of 9 doctoral theses, and participation in more than 128 research projects supported by various national and international funding bodies, Dr. Quiles has made substantial contributions to both academic research and industry collaboration. His work with companies like Huawei, Bull, and Mellanox demonstrates the practical applicability of his research.

The RAAP research group under Dr. Quiles' leadership has established itself as a significant player in computer architecture research, with particular expertise in interconnection networks. Their association with CERN's ATLAS project since 2019 represents a major achievement in applying academic research to fundamental scientific discovery.