Francisco Javier Pérez Castelo

Francisco Javier Pérez Castelo is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Universidade da Coruña (UDC), specializing in Systems and Automation Engineering. He is affiliated with the Escola Técnica Superior de Enxeñaría and leads research in the Cyber Science and Technology Research Group.

His research focuses on Intelligent Instrumentation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), Knowledge Engineering, Expert Systems, and Intelligent Systems for modeling, optimization, and control. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical applications in marine engineering, power electronics, and industrial automation. His research has significant applications in ship automation, marine systems control, and industrial robotics.

Pérez Castelo's publication record shows a consistent trajectory in control systems and automation, with recent work emphasizing intelligent instrumentation, IIOT applications, neural networks, and expert systems in marine environments. His research has evolved from fundamental control theory to applied intelligent systems with strong industry connections.

• Patent: Universidade da Coruña (UDC) - 22/03/2013 request date, 11/08/2015 grant date
• Patent: Universidade da Coruña (UDC) - 01/10/2010 request date, 26/12/2013 grant date
• Patent: Universidade da Coruña (UDC) - 04/02/2008 request date, 29/03/2011 grant date
• Patent: Universidade da Coruña (UDC) - 19/07/2005 request date, 20/05/2009 grant date

He has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's theses on topics including autonomous vehicles for ship maintenance, marine stability optimization, digital camera stabilization systems, and solar-powered LED lighting. His research has been supported by various funding entities including EMALCSA, CONSELLERIA DE EDUCACIÓN, Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad, and Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Pérez Castelo actively collaborates with researchers across Spain and internationally, with projects spanning from 1995 to the present, demonstrating sustained research productivity.

He teaches across multiple programs including the Master's Degree in Industrial Informatics and Robotics, Degree in Naval Engineering, and Degree in Marine Technologies, covering subjects such as Industrial Drives, Automation and Control Systems, Ship Installation Automation, and Advanced Control of Marine Systems. His teaching laboratory is located in the Laboratorio de Automática (ETSNM).