Lluís Vicent Safont

Lluís Vicent Safont is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Postgraduate Program in Data Management at the UPF Barcelona School of Management. He has held prominent roles such as Rector of Universitat Oberta La Salle (2008–2012) and academic leadership positions at institutions like Universitat Ramon Llull and Universidad La Salle. His research focuses on data science, education technology, and innovative teaching methodologies, with over 70 publications and 50 projects as Principal Investigator. He specializes in curriculum design, educational assessment, and the integration of technology in higher education, including hybrid learning systems and adaptive learning tools.

Education background includes a Doctorate in Engineering and Architecture, alongside master’s and technical engineering qualifications. His work emphasizes bridging education and technology, addressing challenges like early school leaving and digital education readiness. He has contributed to international conferences (IEEE, Erasmus+) and authored books on topics like fuzzy logic in assessment and multimedia in education.

As a leader, he has directed postgraduate programs, research groups, and institutional initiatives, focusing on innovation, internationalization, and educational policy. His projects often involve collaboration across universities and institutions to enhance educational quality and accessibility. Recent work includes the H2O Learn project on hybrid education analytics and initiatives reinforcing engineering leadership in societal contexts.