Francisco Javier Muñoz Lopez is a researcher in the Department of Mathematics at the School of Telecommunications Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is affiliated with the COMBGRAPH research group, specifically the OMGRAPH subgroup focused on Optimization Methods on Graphs. His research interests lie in Graph Theory , Combinatorics , and Combinatorial Optimization , with a strong emphasis on topological indices and their applications in chemical graph theory and network analysis. His work involves the study of various graph invariants such as the Randić, Kirchhoff, ABC, and Zagreb indices, exploring their mathematical properties and inequalities. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on degree-based and distance-based topological indices, with applications in mathematical chemistry and network science. His research trends include deriving bounds for indices, studying their spectral properties, and exploring generalizations of connectivity measures. He has contributed to competitive R&D projects, published in indexed journals, authored book chapters, and presented at conferences. His scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement in discrete mathematics and graph-theoretical research. Francisco Javier Muñoz Lopez advises students and participates in research teams within the COMBGRAPH group, contributing to collaborative efforts in combinatorics and graph applications. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-2560-3540) and is actively involved in the academic community through scientific committees and technical reports.




