Francisco Javier Rojas Ruiz

Francisco Javier Rojas Ruiz serves as a University Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada. With a continuous academic career since 1995, he progressed from National Plan Fellow to full professor in 2002 and achieved University Professor status in December 2015. His expertise spans biomechanics, motor learning, and basketball pedagogy across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.

Education:

• Bachelor of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Granada (1994)
• PhD in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Granada (1997) - Thesis: 'Effect of Opposition on the Biomechanical Factors of Jump Throwing After a Previous Basketball Career'
• Senior Basketball Coach, Spanish Basketball Federation (1994)

His research integrates biomechanical analysis with sports performance optimization, focusing on jump throwing mechanics in basketball, motor skill acquisition, and behavioral analysis of athletic techniques. This interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical biomechanics with practical coaching applications, particularly in youth development and elite basketball contexts through his Granada Plus Basketball Club.

Scientific Recognition:

• Unanimously Cum Laude and Extraordinary Doctorate Award (University of Granada, 1997)
• Consistently rated 'excellent' in teaching evaluations (93/100 average)
• Recipient of four five-year teaching accreditation periods (1995-2014)
• Andalusian Regional Government supplements for teaching/research excellence (2004)

Dr. Rojas Ruiz has supervised 12 doctoral theses in quality-accredited programs, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches. His academic leadership includes directing the University of Granada's Employment and Internship Promotion Center (2008-2015) and serving as ANEP evaluator since 2004. He pioneered ECTS implementation pilots and developed original teaching materials that transformed curriculum delivery.

As President of the Iberian Society of Biomechanics and Biomaterials (2013-present), he coordinates cross-disciplinary research in sports medicine and materials science. His editorial work includes assistant editorship for Sports Biomechanics in the European Journal of Human Movement. Through Granada Plus Basketball Club (founded 2014), he oversees 9 federated teams and 12 youth schools training nearly 300 children (5-17 years), applying his biomechanics expertise to athlete development.