MANUEL ARMENTEROS GALLARDO

Manuel Armenteros Gallardo is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of Infrastructure and Laboratories in the Department of Communications at the University Carlos III de Madrid. He also serves as Vice Dean of Audiovisual Communications, overseeing academic and technical operations. His research focuses on multimedia technologies, sports refereeing systems (particularly VAR), 3D and stereoscopic imaging, and educational technology integration in sports training.

Key research interests include the application of virtual reality in referee education, gamification for 21st-century skills, and photogrammetry in cultural heritage preservation. He has pioneered projects like the Octoson surround sound system and interactive video tools for FIFA referee training. Over 50 publications since 2011 reflect his work in sports technology, audiovisual production, and educational innovation.

Recent articles emphasize VAR system experiments in international football, 3D workflow optimization, and immersive audio-visual techniques. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in sports arbitration and cultural heritage documentation.

No scientific awards are listed, but his contributions to audiovisual and sports technology are evident through his extensive publication record. He leads laboratory infrastructure management and collaborates on multimedia teaching materials for FIFA instructors.