Nazario Felix Gonzalez

Nazario Felix Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Systems Architecture and Technology at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, with additional affiliations at the Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB) and the Innovation Group for Technology and Digital Learning. His career spans biomedical engineering research, academic leadership, and technology commercialization.

Education:

• Electronics Engineering degree specializing in Digital Systems from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico (final project: "Mobility Aid for the Blind Using Cognitive Maps" presented at IEEE EMBS 2001)
• Master's in Biomedical Engineering (National Quality Postgraduate Program) from same university (thesis: "3D Echocardiographic Segmentation Using Phase Shift Algorithm")
• PhD from Polytechnic University of Madrid (thesis: "Contribution to NMR properties for biomedical applications")

Research Focus: His work integrates signal processing with biomedical applications, developing systems for objective audiometry using cochlear microphones, memory enhancement via slow-wave sleep modulation, and digital image processing for cardiac diagnostics. Key innovations include the AudioMC and MemBoost projects, demonstrating practical translation of engineering principles to healthcare solutions.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2nd Place in actuaupm 2014 for AudioMC project
• 3rd Place in actuaupm 2015 for MemBoost project

Mentorship and Funding: Tutored 7 final degree projects at UC3M (5 outstanding, 2 notable grades) while securing €178,000 in competitive grants including European Commission Phase I SME funding (€50,000), Mutua Madrileña Foundation grant (€60,000), and IVACE CREATEC Program award (€68,000).

Research Ecosystem: Active in the Technologies for Health Sciences research group and CTB, driving innovation through the Investigación y Lectura de Señales Biomédicas company where he leads R&D patent drafting and funding applications.