Massana Raurich, Joaquim

Massana Raurich, Joaquim is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Automatic Engineering at the University of Girona, Spain. His academic and research activities are centered on intelligent systems, with applications in smart cities, energy forecasting, and healthcare technologies. He is an active member of the eXiT Research Group (Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems), contributing to cutting-edge interdisciplinary projects such as HIT2GAP and PEPPER.

Research Interests:

• Smart Cities and Urban Energy Modeling
• Short-Term Load Forecasting in Non-Residential Buildings
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Insulin Recommender Systems for Type 1 Diabetes
• Multivariate Statistical Monitoring
• Data-Driven Control Systems

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying machine learning and data science to both energy systems and medical decision support, particularly in personalized healthcare. The integration of AI in diabetes management and energy efficiency platforms demonstrates a consistent focus on real-world, impactful applications.

Scientific Contributions:

• Published in high-impact journals such as IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, Energy and Buildings, and Expert Systems with Applications
• Contributed to European research projects including H2020-funded initiatives
• Developed public software for mental health and nervous system disorder detection using EEG data
• Delivered lectures and talks to promote engineering vocations in high schools
• Active participant in international conferences on AI and smart systems

Advising and Grants:

While no formal students are listed, he has supervised final degree projects and guided students in internships and laboratory practices. He has participated in multiple competitive research grants, including national (RTC-2017-6701-1) and European projects (H2020-EeB-2015 –680708, Grant Agreement 689810), demonstrating strong grant acquisition and collaborative research capabilities.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

He is a core member of the eXiT Research Group at the University of Girona, which focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applied to medicine and healthcare. The group develops intelligent systems for personalized decision support, energy monitoring, and adaptive control, operating at the intersection of engineering, computer science, and clinical applications.