Jesús Malo

Jesús Malo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Optics, School of Physics, University of Valencia, Spain. He holds a PhD in Physics (1999) and MSc in Physics (1995) from the same institution. His research focuses on low-level human vision models, information theory applications, and computational neuroscience, with contributions to image processing and vision science. He has held postdoctoral positions at NASA Ames Research Center (1999–2001) and New York University (2013).

• Education: PhD in Physics (1999), MSc in Physics (1995), both from University of Valencia.

Research interests include Fourier analysis, perceptual signal processing, and applications of machine learning to vision science. He is affiliated with the Image and Signal Processing Group and Visual Statistics Group (VI(S)TA) at his university, and serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Image Processing. Awards include the Vistakon European Research Award (1994).

• Advising: Supervised PhD students Irene Epifanio (2002) and Juan Gutiérrez (2005), and MSc students Gabriel Gómez (2004) and Yolanda Navarro (2005).

His work integrates theoretical models with practical applications, such as the COLORLAB software for MATLAB. Teaching focuses on vision science in optometry programs. He is a member of AMIT (Association of Women Researchers and Technologists).

Personal interests include modern art, chamber music, and Valencia’s Barrio del Carmen. His lab and personal pages highlight interdisciplinary collaborations and artistic influences.