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María Mar Cebrián Villar is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics and Economic History at the University of Salamanca, where she also holds a position at the University Institute for Science and Technology Studies (INST). Her academic career spans several decades of research and teaching in economic history, with a particular focus on Spanish economic development during the mid-20th century. Her educational background includes: Degree in Economics from the University of Salamanca PhD from the European University Institute in Florence Dr. Cebrián Villar's research interests center on economic history, particularly the analysis of Spanish economic growth from 1959-1973, with emphasis on technology transfer's role in this growth. Her work spans business history (including studies of Nestlé and FASA-Renault), patents, pharmaceutical and automotive industries, migration patterns, intellectual property rights, and the importance of learning by doing in adopting foreign technologies. She has developed innovative teaching methods in economic history, incorporating digital tools like wikis and academic posters to enhance student engagement and learning. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on Spanish economic development, technology transfer, and industrial history. A significant portion of her work examines the "Spanish miracle" period of rapid economic growth, analyzing the sources of this growth and the role of technology adoption. More recently, her research has expanded to include pharmaceutical patent systems and the intersection of technology and democracy. Dr. Cebrián Villar has secured substantial research funding throughout her career: One Integrated Action Six projects from the Ministry of Education and Science/Innovation/Science and Competitiveness One project from the University of Salamanca Two projects from the Regional Government of Castile and León She is currently part of a research group of excellence recognized by the Regional Government of Castile and León, working within the Unit for the Study of the History of Industry and Science and Technology Systems (HISCYT). Her international collaborations include research and training stays at prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, the Center for Demographic Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and the University of Sussex in Brighton.

• Economic History
• Technology Transfer
• Spanish Economic Growth
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Santiago Manuel López García is an Associate Professor at the University of Salamanca, affiliated with the Institute of Science and Technology Studies (IeCyT) and the Department of Economics and Economic History. He has served as Head of the Master and PhD program in Social Studies of Science and Technology at Salamanca University since 2010 and was Vice-rector of Prospective and Development at the university from 2004 to 2009. His educational background includes a BA in Contemporary History from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1984) and a PhD in Economics (Technological Change) from the University Complutense of Madrid (1996). His doctoral thesis focused on 'El saber tecnológico en la política industrial del primer régimen de Franco' (Technological knowledge in the industrial policy of the first Franco regime). López García's research spans economic history, science and technology studies, and innovation policy, with particular focus on technological change, industrial clusters, and renewable energy development. His recent work has examined Spain's position in wind power development, technological innovation through patent analysis, and the historical evolution of science policy in Spain. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both historical analysis of technological development and contemporary issues in science policy, showing a trajectory that connects Spain's industrial past with its current innovation challenges. He has published extensively in journals related to economic history, science policy, and technology studies. As Editor of Investigations of Economic History (Journal of the Spanish Association of Economic History) from 2009 to 2011, he contributed significantly to the field of economic history scholarship. His research connects historical patterns of technological development with contemporary innovation policy challenges. He is involved with multiple research groups including CaUSAL (Academic Culture, Heritage and Social Memory) and HISCYT (Unit for the Study of the History of Industry and Science and Technology Systems), demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to the study of science, technology, and society.

• Economic History
• Science and Technology Studies
• Technological Change
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Francisco José García-Peñalvo is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca (USAL), where he has earned four six-year periods of recognized research, one six-year period of recognized transferring and innovation, and five five-year periods of recognized teaching. He serves as Deputy Director of the Research Institute for Educational Sciences (IUCE) and Coordinator of the Doctorate Programme in Education in the Knowledge Society at USAL. Additionally, he holds international positions as a Researcher of International Impact at the Universidad Nacional San Agustín in Peru and previously served as a Distinguished Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico (2016-2018). His research interests focus on educational technology, particularly eLearning, human-computer interaction, informal learning, mobile learning, computational thinking, and open innovation. He has pioneered work in challenge-based learning, learning analytics, and educational robotics, examining how technology can enhance teaching and learning processes across various educational contexts. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in both formal and informal educational settings. García-Peñalvo leads the GRIAL Research Group (research GRoup on InterAction and eLearning), a Consolidated Research Unit of the Junta de Castilla y León Government since 2006. His publication record includes over 100 papers in JCR SCIE/SSCI-indexed journals (63 Q1), with research trends showing increasing focus on learning analytics, educational robotics, and open innovation in educational contexts. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding how technology can transform educational practices and improve learning outcomes. Gloria Begué Award for teaching excellence (2019) Maria de Maeztu Award for research excellence (2023) Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists list (2019-2023) With 30 Ph.D. theses supervised, García-Peñalvo has significantly contributed to developing the next generation of researchers in educational technology. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Education in the Knowledge Society and Associate Editor for prestigious journals including IEEE Access, Computers in Human Behavior, and Computers in Human Behavior Reports. His research has been supported by numerous projects including the VALS European Project and the WYRED project, focusing on virtual placements, open innovation, and youth empowerment in digital society. The GRIAL research group he leads continues to explore innovative approaches to technology-enhanced learning, with current work focusing on learning analytics in challenge-based environments and the role of social robots in educational contexts.

• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Alfonso González Briones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca, where he conducts cutting-edge research in intelligent systems and their applications. He is a prominent member of the BISITE Research Group and has also worked with the GRASIA Research Group at Complutense University of Madrid as a 'Juan De La Cierva' postdoc. His academic journey at the University of Salamanca includes a Bachelor of Technical Engineering in Computer Engineering (2012), a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (2013), a Master's Degree in Intelligent Systems (2014), and a PhD in Computer Engineering (2018). His research focuses on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence for developing smarter, more energy-efficient cities that improve social welfare and promote sustainable development. His work spans Multiple Agent Systems (MAS), energy optimization, smart cities infrastructure, Industry 4.0 applications, and machine learning techniques for various domains including social networks, transportation, and agricultural systems. Dr. González Briones has published extensively with over 30 journal articles and 60 conference proceedings publications, demonstrating consistent productivity across multiple domains of computer science and artificial intelligence. His research trends show a clear progression from foundational work in multi-agent systems toward increasingly sophisticated applications in smart cities, energy management, and Industry 4.0 contexts, with a growing emphasis on practical implementations that address real-world challenges. 2nd place in 1st SENSORS+CIRTI Award for best national thesis in Smart Cities (CAEPIA 2018) Juan de la Cierva State Program Grant in ICT - Information and Communication Technologies (2018) Member of scientific committees for Advances in Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence Journal (ADCAIJ) and British Journal of Applied Science and Technology (BJAST) Reviewer for prestigious journals including Supercomputing Journal, Journal of King Saud University, Energies, Sensors, Electronics, and Applied Sciences As an active researcher, Dr. González Briones has participated in 10 international research projects and served on technical committees for prestigious international conferences including AIPES, HAIS, FODERTICS, PAAMS, and KDIR. His work bridges academic research with practical industry applications, particularly in energy optimization systems, IoT, and Machine Learning solutions for real-world problems. He has also collaborated with private research centers including Virtual Power Solutions in Portugal and AIR Institute, where he worked as Project Manager in Industry 4.0 and IoT projects. His research infrastructure includes work with the BISITE Research Group, where he develops and implements multi-agent architectures for optimizing energy consumption and other complex systems. His laboratory work spans smart home energy management, intelligent transportation systems, semantic analysis for Industry 4.0, and social network analysis applications.

• Ubiquitous Computing
• Ambient Intelligence
• Smart Cities
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Marta Somoza Fernández is a Professor in the Department of Library Science, Documentation and Audiovisual Communication at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, University of Barcelona. With over two decades of academic experience since 1999, she has established herself as a prominent figure in information science and library studies. Dr. Somoza Fernández holds a degree in Contemporary History (1989), Cultural Anthropology (1995), and a doctorate in Documentation (2009), all from the University of Barcelona. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to the evolution of information management and scholarly communication. Her research focuses on documentary databases, information retrieval systems, bibliometric studies, and user training methodologies. She has pioneered approaches to evaluating interactive tutorials developed by academic libraries, analyzing journal visibility in emerging citation indexes, and identifying predatory journals in bibliographic databases. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in library science. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on bibliometric evaluation of scholarly communication, particularly regarding Spanish journals in international databases. Her research demonstrates growing interest in journal evaluation systems like MIAR (Matrix for Information and Journal Evaluation) and the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). She has also maintained a strong commitment to information literacy through her studies on interactive training materials for academic libraries. Dr. Somoza Fernández has participated in significant research projects including "i-VIU: Grup d'estudis mètrics sobre el valor i ús d'informació" (2005-2014) and studies on the identification and evaluation of journals in Spanish humanities and social sciences research. Her work has been supported by institutions including the Department of Universities, Research and Information Society of the Catalan Government (DURSI) and the Ministry of Education and Science. Her teaching portfolio spans multiple disciplines within information science, including information sources for scientific research, nursing research methodology, user support and training, and communication techniques. She has developed specialized courses on web tutorials, information retrieval in scientific databases, and bibliography management tools.

• Documentary databases
• Information retrieval
• Bibliometric studies
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