Jorge Calvo Zaragoza

Jorge Calvo Zaragoza serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Languages and Computer Systems at the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of Alicante, Spain. Appointed Assistant Professor in November 2018, he achieved promotion to Full Professor in September 2022 following significant research contributions in artificial intelligence and pattern recognition.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Computer Applications (University of Alicante, 2016)
• Master's Degree in Information Technology (University of Alicante, 2012)
• Computer Engineering degree (University of Alicante, 2011)

Dr. Calvo Zaragoza's research centers on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition, with active participation in the Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence research group and the Institute of Computer Research. His work integrates theoretical advancements with practical applications across computer vision and machine learning domains, supported by international collaborations.

Notable honors include:

• SCIE-BBVA Foundation Research Award for Young Computer Researchers (2018)
• AERFAI Accessit for best doctoral thesis (2015-2016)
• University of Alicante's Extraordinary Award in Computer Engineering
• University of Alicante's Extraordinary Doctorate Award

His research trajectory was established through a Ministry of Education FPU grant (2013-2017) funding predoctoral stays in Malaga, Nantes, Vienna, Valencia, and Montreal, followed by postdoctoral positions at McGill University (1 year) and Polytechnic University of Valencia (8 months) under a Juan de la Cierva contract from the Ministry of Economy.

He currently contributes to the Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence research group and the Institute of Computer Research at the University of Alicante, driving collaborative projects in machine learning and computer vision applications.