Ramón Luis Rizo Aldeguer

Ramón Luis Rizo Aldeguer is a University Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of Alicante. He has held this position since 1996 and continues to be actively involved in teaching and research as recently as 2025. He previously served in various leadership roles including Director of the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (1997-2004) and Deputy Director of the Institutional Projects Area at the University of Alicante (2012-2020).

His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (1992) and a degree in Mathematics from the University of Valencia (1977). He has been a member of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence since 1990 and has held leadership positions within the organization.

Rizo Aldeguer's research focuses on artificial intelligence with particular emphasis on swarm robotics, UAV deployment, and deep reinforcement learning. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in robotics and autonomous systems. He has made significant contributions to educational methodologies, particularly in integrating computational tools into engineering education.

His publication record shows a consistent trajectory in swarm intelligence and robotics, with recent publications (2018-2023) demonstrating increasing sophistication in applying deep reinforcement learning to complex multi-agent systems. His research spans both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in robotics and autonomous systems.

• Fifteen five-year research periods (trienios)
• Six teaching merit periods
• Five six-year research periods (sexenios)
• President of Organizing Committee of VI Conference of Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence (1995)
• President of Scientific Committee of CAEPIA (1999)

Rizo Aldeguer has supervised 14 doctoral theses, with many receiving the highest honors (SOBRESALIENTE CUM-LAUDE). He has participated as a researcher in over 30 competitive public research projects, serving as principal investigator in 12 of them. His educational projects include innovative teaching methods and the development of computational tools for engineering education. He has been instrumental in the design and implementation of computer science programs at both the University of Alicante and the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

He is a founding member of the University Institute for Computer Research and directed the Industrial Computing and Artificial Intelligence research group from 1992 to 2004. His current research continues to focus on swarm robotics and intelligent systems, with active participation in the Valencian Graduate School and Research Network of Artificial Intelligence since 2021.