Luis de Marcos Ortega

Luis de Marcos Ortega is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Alcalá. He belongs to the TIFyC research group (Information Technologies for Training and Knowledge), focusing on interdisciplinary intersections of computer science, education technology, and cybersecurity. He holds a PhD from the University of Alcalá (2009), with a thesis on adaptive educational content sequencing using AI agents.

His research interests span Artificial Intelligence applications (e.g., ChatGPT for automated analysis), Cybersecurity (dark web threat patterns, malware detection), Education Technology (gamification, mobile learning usability), and Interdisciplinary studies (gender representation in academia, editorial board dynamics). Recent work emphasizes AI-driven solutions for content analysis, dark web monitoring, and healthcare IT security.

Key contributions include methodological frameworks for gender detection via AI, optimization of dark web datasets for OpenAI processing, and UML profiles for accessible web design. His publications also address usability guidelines for mobile apps, continuous authentication systems (e.g., JBCA architecture), and gamification in MOOCs and classroom environments.

He has collaborated on projects like the μDevOps platform for cyber ranges, the ProTego healthcare security initiative, and the ECO iMOOC gamification experiment. His work frequently bridges technical innovation with societal impact, emphasizing accessibility, ethical AI, and academic equity.