José R. Herrero

José R. Herrero is an Associate Professor in the Computer Architecture Department (DAC) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). His primary research area is High Performance Computing (HPC), focusing on parallel algorithms, dense linear algebra, and multicore processor optimization. He has held administrative roles including Vice-Dean for Academic Studies (2010–2013) and Vice-Dean for Institutional and International Relations (2013–2015) at FIB.

Education: PhD in Computer Science from UPC (2006), Postgraduate in Training of University Professors (1997), and a Computer Science degree (1993). Teaching experience includes over 15 courses in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and Parallel Programming at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research interests span HPC, parallel computing, and algorithm design. His work emphasizes optimizing matrix computations and linear algebra libraries for modern architectures. Notable contributions include advancements in sparse Cholesky factorization, task-parallel algorithms, and energy-efficient computing.

Recognition includes UPC's Teaching Mention for Outstanding Quality (2009, 2014, 2019) and a Certificate of Merit for contributions to scientific computing workshops. He advises numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally, including visiting roles at GeorgiaTech and École Polytechnique de Montréal.