Manuel Ocaña Miguel

Manuel Ocaña Miguel is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, University of Alcalá. He leads the Robesafe research group (Service Robotics and e-Safety) focusing on robotics applications for road safety and autonomous systems. His doctoral thesis addressed WiFi-based localization for semi-autonomous robots, supervised by Dr. Luis Miguel Bergasa Pascual. Key research interests include autonomous driving technologies, computer vision, sensor fusion, and energy-efficient systems.

His work spans robotics navigation, traffic management systems, and AI-driven safety solutions. Recent publications emphasize autonomous vehicle decision-making, energy optimization in EV charging, and human-robot interaction in healthcare. Notable contributions include real-time obstacle detection algorithms, gaze-based driver monitoring, and green machine learning implementations on embedded hardware.

Prof. Ocaña's research integrates multi-disciplinary approaches: combining vision-based SLAM with GPS data, developing explainable AI for driver attention estimation, and optimizing solar module efficiency through thermal engineering. His projects often bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications in automotive safety and smart energy systems.

Publications highlight trends in fusion of sensor data (LiDAR/camera), transfer learning for autonomous systems, and simulation-based validation (CARLA). While no specific grants or awards are listed, his prolific output reflects sustained innovation in robotics and intelligent systems. The Robesafe lab serves as a hub for collaborative R&D in service robotics and e-safety technologies.