Rafael Martí Cunquero is a Full Professor ( Catedrático de Universidad ) in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Valencia, Spain. He leads the OPTIMATH Optimization and Mathematical Modelling research group and maintains an active research profile with a focus on optimization and heuristics. Research Interests: His primary fields of interest include Operations Research, Combinatorial Optimization, Metaheuristics (especially Scatter Search, GRASP, and Tabu Search), Global Optimization, Graph Drawing, and Network Design. His work bridges theoretical development and practical application in complex decision-making problems. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on developing and applying advanced metaheuristic methods—particularly hybridizations of GRASP, path relinking, scatter search, and variable neighborhood search—to challenging combinatorial optimization problems. Key application areas include graph drawing (e.g., edge crossing minimization), location problems (e.g., p-median, hub location), diversity and dispersion maximization, and routing. His work often emphasizes both algorithmic innovation and empirical validation. Dr. Martí has made substantial contributions to the field, co-authoring foundational texts on scatter search and editing comprehensive handbooks on heuristics. His research is supported by extensive collaborations, particularly with Manuel Laguna, Fred Glover, and Abraham Duarte.