Manuel Alejandro Barranco González

Manuel Alejandro Barranco González is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science, specializing in Computer Architecture and Technology. He has been a member of the Steering Committee of the DMI since 2020 and served as Mobility Coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (GEIN) at the School of Engineering (EPS) until the 2023-24 academic year. His research focuses on Dependable and Real-Time Systems, Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems, and Industrial Communication Networks.

• Education:
  • Computer Science degree (2003), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
  • PhD in Computer Science (2010), UIB

His work has resulted in over 50 peer-reviewed publications and three patents for improving CAN reliability. He has received multiple paper awards, including Best Paper at IEEE WFCS 2004 and IEEE ETFA 2022. He has taught courses such as Embedded Systems, Industrial Communication Networks, and Connectivity and Systems Integration in IoT across undergraduate and master's programs in Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mathematics. Manuel is a member of IEEE/IES and IES TCFA, and has served on program committees and as a technical reviewer for IEEE conferences and journals.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Paper Award at IEEE WFCS 2004
  • Best Work-in-Progress Paper Award at IEEE ETFA 2012
  • Best Work-in-Progress Paper Awards at WFCS 2014 and 2016
  • Best Paper Award at IEEE ETFA 2022

He co-supervised four completed doctoral theses and currently advises one more, alongside master's and bachelor's theses in Computer and Industrial Engineering. His research projects are national in scope, and he is affiliated with the SRV-INTER research group (Intelligent Embedded Systems and Robotics).