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María Villarroya Gaudó is a Full Professor at the University of Zaragoza, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering within the School of Engineering and Architecture. She is a key member of the ARAGON ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (I3A) and leads the Computer Architecture group (GAZ). In addition to her academic roles, she serves as the Director of the Internationalization Secretariat since 2016 and Director of the UNITA Office.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Electronic Engineering from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2005)
- Diploma of Advanced Studies in Electronics (2002)
- Master in Electronic Engineering (2002)
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (2000)
Dr. Villarroya's research focuses on advancing computing systems with an emphasis on energy efficiency and performance optimization. Her work spans heterogeneous multiprocessor systems, on-chip interconnection networks, and CMOS device modeling. She has made significant contributions to understanding how to balance computational demands with environmental sustainability, particularly examining how different processor types (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs) can be optimally utilized for specific applications while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Her work promoting gender equality in STEM fields has been particularly noteworthy, including founding the "An engineer in every school" initiative and authoring the influential publication "10001 women engineers" during the 2020 pandemic.
Her scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards:
- Exducere Award from Zaragoza City Council (2021)
- Third prize of the STEM 2022 Alliance for Female Talent
Dr. Villarroya has secured multiple research grants, including funding from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology and the Women's Institute. She has been instrumental in developing outreach programs that connect university researchers with primary and secondary schools across Aragon to address the gender gap in engineering education at its earliest stages.
She leads the GAZ research group within the I3A institute, fostering collaboration between different engineering disciplines and supporting research management activities. Her team's work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical applications that address contemporary challenges in computing efficiency.
