Manuel Gil Pérez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Murcia, Spain. His research focuses on cybersecurity, intrusion detection systems, trust management, and privacy-preserving data sharing in dynamic scenarios. University of Murcia (Faculty of Computer Science) Researcher in EU H2020/FP7 projects Key research areas include: Cyber deception frameworks for threat actor profiling Trust management in 5G/6G networks Decentralized federated learning security Privacy-preserving healthcare data systems Context-aware security mechanisms Recent publication trends highlight: Integration of knowledge graphs for threat analysis Moving target defense in distributed systems Standardization of trust frameworks for next-gen networks Adaptive risk assessment models Scientific contributions include: Design of antifragile deception systems Development of Fedstellar DFL platform Pre-standardization of reputation-based trust models Hardware fingerprinting for IoT security
Mª Carmen Carrión Espinosa is a Full Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) with a career spanning over 25 years. She teaches Computer Architecture in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and coordinates the bilingual Computer Engineering degree, which holds the Euro-Inf Bachelor quality award. Her research focuses on Fog computing, blockchain integration, and distributed systems management. University of Castilla-La Mancha - Full Professor (Computer Architecture) University of Cantabria - PhD in Physical Sciences Her research explores low-cost Fog infrastructures, container-based virtualization, and secure distributed architectures. Recent work includes federated learning on constrained devices and Kubernetes scheduling innovations. She has supervised 5 PhD and 15 Master's theses and contributed to 25 JCR-indexed publications. Key research trends include: Blockchain for fault-tolerant IoT systems Hybrid cloud-Fog resource orchestration Energy-efficient scheduling algorithms Educational technology innovations Scientific Awards: Extraordinary Degree Prize (1992) Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Certification Active IEEE membership She leads the High Performance Networks and Architectures research group and has participated in 24 major projects, including CONSOLIDER-INGENIO 2010 as Task Leader. Her work bridges technical innovation with pedagogical excellence in cloud computing education.
Tomás Fernández Pena is a Full Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Senior Researcher at the Research Center in Intelligent Technologies (CiTIUS) . With a career spanning over three decades, he has held academic positions since 1990 and contributed extensively to High Performance Computing (HPC), Big Data, and emerging quantum computing fields. Ph.D. in Physics from USC (1994) Senior Member of IEEE Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Computers and IEEE Access Research Contributions : His work focuses on parallel systems architecture, cloud computing middleware, and quantum simulation optimization. He has pioneered methods for NUMA systems, LiDAR data processing, and Big Data applications in bioinformatics/cheminformatics. His recent articles show increasing emphasis on quantum computing frameworks and distributed quantum processing. Scientific Recognition : Holds four Spanish Ministry of Education six-year research excellence periods (sexenios de investigación) and has served as Principal Investigator in 3 public projects and co-investigator in 31 EU/Xunta de Galicia funded initiatives. Supervised 7 Ph.D. theses and published 43+ international journal papers. International Collaborations : Maintains academic connections through funded research stays at Loughborough University, University of Tennessee, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Active in IEEE and participates in global conferences like Euro-Par and CHEP.
ÁNGEL ALAÑÓN PARDO is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Complutense University of Madrid, where he has taught since 2001. His academic roles include being Deputy Head of the Department of Applied Economics, Structure and History since 2022, and Coordinator of the Master in International Economics and Development since 2019. He has held significant administrative roles including Secretary of the Master’s program (2008-2019) and membership on the Faculty’s International Relations Committee (2013-2019). Doctor from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2001) Researcher at Complutense Institute of International Studies (ICEI) Member of Political Economy of Globalization research group Director of electronic journal Papeles de Europa His research focuses on Applied Economics with particular emphasis on regional economics, industrial location patterns, and spatial econometrics. He has also explored shadow economy estimation and circular economy transitions. His methodological work combines classical economic analysis with network theory and geospatial techniques. Recent publications show increasing application of complex network analysis and spatial statistics to economic history and development. His work spans theoretical spatial economics (2021, 2020) to empirical studies on industrial location (2012-2018) and policy-oriented research on international development cooperation (2016). The 2024 study on Brazilian companies' internationalization represents current expansion into corporate globalization analysis. As Director of Papeles de Europa , he contributes to academic dissemination while maintaining active participation in educational innovation projects. His collaborations span multiple institutions including the research group LAST - Labor And Structural Transformations in Spain and the European Union.
Pilar Ripoll Botella is an Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Valencia, Spain, where she is a member of the Institute of Human Resources Psychology, Organizational Development and Quality of Working Life (IDOCAL). She teaches in the Erasmus Mundus Master of Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology and the Doctoral Program of Psychology of Human Resources at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Department of Social Psychology. Dr. Ripoll earned her PhD in Psychology with an exceptional award from the University of Valencia. Her primary research interests focus on Work and Organizational Psychology, with special emphasis on emotional intelligence, leadership development, virtual team effectiveness, and career transitions. Her work explores how psychological factors influence workplace behavior, team dynamics, and employee well-being. She has made significant contributions to understanding the socialization process of young workers entering the job market and the impact of communication technologies on group performance. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-quality research in organizational psychology, with a growing focus on emotional intelligence applications in the workplace. Her recent work examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout, entrepreneurial intention, and leadership effectiveness. She has also maintained a strong interest in virtual teams and communication technologies, investigating how different communication channels affect group dynamics and performance. Exceptional PhD Award, University of Valencia Professor Ripoll has directed multiple PhD theses, including work on emotional competences in unemployment contexts and authentic leadership effects. She has participated in several granted research projects examining workplace psychology phenomena, with particular focus on emotional intelligence applications, career development, and virtual team dynamics. Her research has been published in high-impact journals across psychology and organizational behavior fields. As a member of IDOCAL (Institute of Human Resources Psychology, Organizational Development and Quality of Working Life), she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers investigating workplace psychology, organizational development, and quality of working life issues. Her work contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in human resources management and organizational psychology.
Limin Jia is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the Computer Science Department. She is affiliated with CyLab, CMU's security and privacy research institute. She received her PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University and a BE from the University of Science and Technology in China. Her research applies formal techniques to enhance software security, focusing on programming languages and distributed systems. Key interests include: Language-based security mechanisms Formal verification of distributed systems Secure compilation techniques Intermittent computing foundations Her publications demonstrate strong emphasis on security guarantees in programming languages (Rust/WebAssembly), formal methods for intermittent systems, and software supply chain security. Recent works frequently address type systems, compiler verification, and energy-constrained computing. Dr. Jia maintains an extensive advising portfolio with current and former students spanning PhD and Master's programs. She teaches foundational security courses including Browser Security and Introduction to Information Security .
María Teresa Ariza Gómez serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Telematics Engineering at the University of Seville, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in telecommunications and educational technology. Her academic career spans over two decades of continuous research contributions and teaching innovation. Professor Ariza Gómez's research interests focus on Telematics Engineering , with specialization in Distributed Systems , CORBA/MMS protocols , and IoT applications . She has pioneered the integration of gamification techniques into engineering education through tools like Kahoot, and developed virtual learning environments that transform programming instruction. Her work bridges theoretical telecommunications concepts with practical industrial applications, particularly in vehicle telematics and service station management systems. Her publication record shows consistent output with recent emphasis on educational technology (2015-2019), including software architecture for health applications and virtual laboratory environments. These works demonstrate her ability to adapt telecommunications expertise to solve problems in diverse domains from healthcare to automotive systems. Professor Ariza Gómez maintains active research through multiple projects including the TIC-154 research group (with continuous funding since 2006) and industry collaborations on Android applications and payment systems for gas stations. Her teaching methodology emphasizes project-based learning , virtual laboratories , and game-based educational resources that enhance student engagement in complex technical subjects. She leads research initiatives that combine telecommunications engineering with practical educational applications, creating innovative teaching tools that have been adopted across engineering disciplines at the University of Seville. Her work on virtualized computing environments has established a flexible, portable model that supports multidisciplinary teaching needs while maintaining technical rigor.
Ignacio Moreno Gabaldon is a Professor at the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting, Faculty of Business Sciences, Universidad Pablo de Olavide. His office is located in Building 7, 4th floor, office 08b, with contact via email at imorgab@upo.es or phone 954 978 179. He supervises tutoring schedules through the Virtual Classroom. His research focuses on financial systems design and behavioral impacts in organizational contexts, particularly in: Configuration of management accounting systems for team environments Control systems for virtual teams to mitigate dysfunctional behaviors International finance and banking product structures Key projects include R&D initiatives on cooperative frameworks in accounting systems and emotional behavior management in distributed teams. He teaches extensively across undergraduate and graduate programs, including: Financial Management II (English-taught) International Finance (Master's level) Banking/Insurance Products Final degree project supervision Corporate internship programs
Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez is a Full Professor with Chair at the University of Salamanca, Spain, where he has held numerous leadership positions including Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer (2013-2017), Director of the Science Park, Director of the Doctoral School, and Dean of the Faculty of Science (elected twice). He belongs to the Department of Computer Science and Automation and leads the BISITE Research Group focused on Bioinformatics, Intelligent Computing Systems and Educational Technology. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Sciences from the University of Salamanca (1998) with thesis titled "Multi-agent systems based on hybrid artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time predictions and complex series" supervised by Dr. José Rafael García-Bermejo Giner, and a second PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of the West of Scotland. Corchado's research spans multiple cutting-edge domains in computer science, with primary focus on multi-agent systems, artificial intelligence, and ambient intelligence. His work integrates these technologies to solve real-world problems in smart cities, healthcare monitoring, energy management, and accessibility. He has pioneered approaches that combine wireless sensor networks with intelligent agents to create context-aware systems that can adapt to user needs and environmental conditions. His research particularly emphasizes practical implementations that bridge theoretical advances with tangible applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly integrated intelligent systems. His work has evolved from foundational multi-agent architectures like PANGEA to sophisticated applications in smart territories, energy management, and healthcare. A notable trend is the convergence of multiple AI techniques (neural networks, case-based reasoning, organizational models) within single frameworks. His research increasingly addresses societal challenges through technological solutions, particularly in sustainable urban development and assistive technologies for vulnerable populations. Corchado directs the BISITE Research Group (Bioinformatics, Intelligent Computing Systems and Educational Technology), which operates within multiple university institutes including the University Research Institute in Animation Art and Technology, the University Institute for Science and Technology Studies, and the Biomedical Research Institute of Salamanca. His team develops practical applications of AI and multi-agent systems across various domains, with particular emphasis on creating technologies that improve quality of life and operational efficiency.
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.
María Belén Pérez Lancho is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca, Spain. With over 25 years of academic experience since completing her PhD in 1995, she maintains active affiliations with multiple research groups including BISITE (Bioinformatics, Intelligent Computing Systems and Educational Technology), CaUSAL (Academic Culture, Heritage and Social Memory), and Process Supervision and Control. Dr. Pérez Lancho earned her doctoral degree from the University of Salamanca with her thesis "Integrated process control system: a practical approach" supervised by Dr. Eladio Sanz García. Her academic foundation in systems engineering and automation has evolved into diverse research applications across multiple domains. Her research program demonstrates remarkable breadth while maintaining technical coherence. She has pioneered context-aware multiagent systems for home care environments, developing architectures like HoCa and HoCCAC that monitor patients and optimize task scheduling. In environmental science, she created hybrid intelligent systems for forest fire prediction using Case-Based Reasoning with topology-preserving algorithms. More recently, she has addressed cybersecurity challenges in educational technology through two-factor authentication systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical computer science with practical implementations in real-world settings. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on adaptive intelligent systems that respond to environmental changes. Her earliest work established foundations in systems engineering, which evolved into sophisticated multi-agent applications across healthcare, environmental monitoring, and security domains. The most recent publications continue this trajectory while addressing contemporary challenges in educational technology security. Dr. Pérez Lancho maintains extensive collaborative relationships, particularly with Juan M. Corchado at the University of Salamanca, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications. Her research has been implemented in actual home care environments and environmental monitoring systems, demonstrating the practical impact of her work. Her research infrastructure includes: BISITE group focusing on intelligent computing systems and educational technology CaUSAL group examining academic culture and heritage Process Supervision and Control group applying her foundational work to industrial contexts These affiliations support her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems through computational methods.
