Roberto Berjón Gallinas is a Professor at the School of Computer Science, Deusto University. His research focuses on semantic technologies, internet of things, and data integration, with a strong emphasis on mobile applications and open data. He leads two research groups: ICS (Innovación en Ciencias Sociales) MARATON (Mobile applications, internet of things, data processing, semantic technologies, open data) His recent work includes developing smart tracking frameworks for IoT workflows and digital twins, event-driven architectures for IoT systems, and semantic integration solutions for university research. His projects often bridge technical innovation with practical applications in collaborative e-learning and spatial analytics. Key trends in his publications highlight advancements in IoT frameworks , semantic technologies for data integration, and real-time systems using BLE and open data. These works frequently intersect with collaborative e-learning , university transparency , and adaptive mobile platforms .
Miguel Ángel Bernal Merino serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Concurrently, he acts as convener of the MA in Translation at the University of Roehampton in London, managing its Specialised Translation, Audiovisual Translation, and Intercultural Communication pathways since 2005. His academic profile bridges theoretical research and industry application in localization disciplines. PhD in The Localisation of Video Games, Imperial College London MSc in The Localisation of Multimedia Interactive Entertainment Software, Imperial College London Certificate in Software Localisation, University of Limerick CELTA, University of Cambridge MPhil in Lip-Synched Dubbing, Universidad de Alicante MA in Hispanic Literature, University of Rhode Island BA in English & Spanish Linguistics, Universidad de Alicante Bernal Merino's research pioneers the expansion of Translation Studies into interactive media domains. His work on video game localization examines interactivity, cultural adaptation, glocalisation, and playability, while his audiovisual translation research investigates creativity in lip-synched dubbing, subtitling, and audiodescription. He extends these frameworks into gaming-based language learning through haptic environments and multisensory reinforcement, exploring physiological aspects of multilingual cognition and polysemiotic neural networks. This multidisciplinary approach fundamentally challenges traditional boundaries in translation theory. His publication trajectory reveals evolving industry-academia integration, shifting from foundational game localization frameworks (2008-2015) toward user-centered research and educational applications (2018-2024). Recent work emphasizes measurable business impacts through quality localization, regional market adaptations, and crowd-sourced methodologies, demonstrating consistent influence on professional standards across gaming and translation sectors. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Bernal Merino supervises doctoral research on mobile game localization, transmedia fan experiences, and historical game content translation while developing industry-academia pipelines through projects like AHRC's Media Across Borders. His funded initiatives—including Maximising ROI through Quality Game Localisation and Video Games for Language Learning—bridge theoretical innovation with commercial implementation, focusing on glocalisation strategies, interactivity metrics, and playability optimization. These collaborations connect European universities, gaming studios, and localization service providers. As chair of the IGDA Localization SIG and member of GIR Discourse, Communication and Society, he directs international forums for game localization discourse. His work with Routes into Languages promotes audiovisual media in language education, while REF-readiness collaborations enhance research excellence across European institutions through his professional network spanning industry conferences like GDC Summit and Game Global.
Bryon Aragam is an Associate Professor of Econometrics and Statistics and Robert H. Topel Faculty Scholar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research focuses on the intersection of causality, statistical machine learning, and probabilistic modeling, with particular emphasis on applications to artificial intelligence systems including large language models like ChatGPT and generative models like DALL-E. Dr. Aragam completed his PhD in Statistics and a Masters in Applied Mathematics at UCLA, where he was an NSF graduate research fellow. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, he was a project scientist and postdoctoral researcher in the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Research Focus: Causal structure learning in probabilistic generative models Key Areas: Causal machine learning, deep generative models, latent variable models, statistical learning theory Applications: AI interpretability, ethics, and fairness in artificial intelligence systems Teaching: Business Statistics, Econometrics and Statistics Colloquium His recent publications demonstrate a strong theoretical foundation combined with practical applications, particularly in understanding and improving AI systems. His work spans causal discovery, graphical models, deep learning, and latent variable modeling, with particular attention to the theoretical properties of these methods and their applications to real-world AI challenges. The research shows a progression toward increasingly complex problems in causal representation learning and AI interpretability. Scientific Awards: Robert H. Topel Faculty Scholar NSF Graduate Research Fellow Dr. Aragam's work has been published in top statistics and machine learning venues including the Annals of Statistics, Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS), the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), and the Journal of Machine Learning Research (JMLR). His research group publishes broadly across both statistical and machine learning communities, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of statistics, machine learning, and causal inference. As a data science consultant for technology and marketing firms, Dr. Aragam has applied his expertise to problems in survey design, customer retention, logistics, and ranking, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications.
Jordi Guitart Fernández is a Professor at the Department of Computer Architecture, Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is also affiliated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), a leading national supercomputing facility. He leads the CROMAI research group, focusing on Computing Resources Orchestration and Management for AI. His work bridges high-performance computing, cloud systems, and artificial intelligence. Research Interests: Cloud Computing and Edge Computing Green and Energy-Efficient Computing Containerization and Virtualization for HPC Resource Orchestration and Management Autonomic and Self-Adaptive Systems Machine Learning Workflow Management AI-Driven System Optimization His recent publications reveal a strong focus on intelligent management of computing resources across cloud, edge, and HPC environments using machine learning and agent-based frameworks. He investigates performance, efficiency, and reliability in containerized AI and HPC workloads, particularly within Kubernetes and distributed infrastructures. His work increasingly integrates human-in-the-loop and trustworthiness aspects into AI systems. Scientific Awards: CLOUD Conference 2025 Best Paper Award VISIGRAPP 2025 Best Student Paper Award Premi Extraordinari de Doctorat 2025 - Àmbit d'Enginyeria de les TIC Test of Time Award Honorable Mention (e-Energy) Reconeixement als Mèrits Docents d'Especial Qualitat Top reviewers for Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Computer Science) - September 2017 Advising and Grants: He has advised doctoral students, including Peini Liu. He leads and participates in numerous competitive R+D+i projects, such as CROMAI and DALEST, funded by national and European programs like HORIZON 2020 and the Spanish State Research Plans. His work is supported by grants focused on knowledge generation and industrial leadership in computing technologies. Labs and Teams: He is the leader of the CROMAI - Computing Resources Orchestration and Management for AI research group at UPC. He also collaborates closely with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), contributing to large-scale computing initiatives and strategic research agendas in Europe.
Felix Gomez Marmol is an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Informatics, Department of Information and Communication Engineering. His research focuses on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, network security, and IoT security. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Murcia (2010), supervised by Dr. Gregorio Martínez Pérez. Key research interests include adaptive intrusion detection systems, dark web analysis, and AI-driven cybersecurity frameworks. He leads the Intelligent Systems and Telematics research group and previously contributed to the Sistemas Inteligentes group. His work emphasizes practical applications such as the SCORPION Cyber Range platform for cybersecurity training and gamification. Recent projects involve detecting hate networks on social media, optimizing malware defense using transfer learning, and developing SIEM systems for IoT environments. His contributions span technical papers on cybersecurity education, ethical hacking fundamentals, and blockchain-based security solutions. Prof. Gomez Marmol has collaborated on initiatives like the COBRA framework for simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and the COnVIDa dashboard for pandemic-related data analysis. His research bridges theoretical advancements with real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Sara Martín Alegre is a Professor in the Department of English and German Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in Gender Studies, Science Fiction, and Cultural Analysis, with a focus on posthumanism and masculinity in media. Her research explores themes such as gender fluidity, AI ethics, and the intersection of popular culture with academic discourse. She has directed numerous research projects and supervised doctoral theses, including works on human-eating monsters in film and transhumanism in literature. Her teaching includes courses on contemporary Anglophone literature, gender studies, and Victorian literature. She actively collaborates in publishing initiatives, such as e-books with students and academic monographs on topics like masculinities in cinema and science fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities, emphasizing the role of popular fiction in academic exploration. Award-winning scholar and author, her contributions include monographs like *Detrás de la máscara: masculinidades americanas en el documental contemporáneo* (2023) and edited volumes on topics ranging from children in cinema to 21st-century miniseries. Her research highlights the sociopolitical implications of gender representation in media, from Shakespearean adaptations to modern science fiction narratives.
Pablo Aragón is a Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation and an Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His work bridges computational social science, civic technology, and technopolitics, with a focus on Wikipedia's governance, digital democracy tools, and participatory systems. He co-founded the Democratic Innovation Lab in Barcelona and the DatAnalysis15M research network. Key research interests include analyzing knowledge integrity in Wikipedia, configuring digital participatory budgeting systems, and studying platform effects in civic technologies. He has led projects like DECODE (decentralized citizen engagement) and contributed to platforms like Decidim, which empower participatory democracy in cities like Barcelona. Recent conference engagements include KDD 2024 (data mining), ICWSM 2024 (social media analysis), and Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024. His work emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, with studies published in ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction and peer-reviewed conferences like CIKM and ACM SIGKDD. Professional affiliations include the Decidim association, Amnistía Internacional España, and the open knowledge advocacy group Civio. His research often intersects with open science, free culture movements, and gender equity in urban mobility.
Josep Llach is a Senior Lecturer at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and a part-time Professor Agregat in the Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design at the University of Girona. He is an active researcher in innovation management, organizational innovation, sustainability, and operations, with extensive involvement in European and national research projects. University: University of Girona Department: Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design Secondary Affiliation: Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Part-Time: Yes His research focuses on the intersection of innovation, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing and service firms. He studies how lean practices, digital transformation, circular economy strategies, and green technologies impact firm performance. His work often employs advanced statistical methods such as structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainability, digital transformation, and methodological robustness in empirical models. His work spans industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and education, with a methodological emphasis on survey-based research and configurational analysis. Scientific Awards: Emerald Literati Awards – Most Outstanding Paper in 2018 for 'Creating value through the balanced scorecard: how does it work?' Top Downloaded Paper 2018–2019: 'Socially responsible companies: Are they the best workplace for millennials?' Josep Llach has directed five doctoral theses and actively mentors PhD students. He collaborates with the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU) as a methodological secretary in accreditation processes. His research is supported by multiple national and European grants, particularly through participation in the European Manufacturing Survey. He is a member of the Grup de Recerca Avançada sobre Dinàmica Empresarial i Impacte de les Noves Tecnologies a les Organitzacions (GRADIENT), a research group focused on organizational dynamics and the impact of new technologies.
Luis Merino Cabañas is a Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide , affiliated with the Deporte e Informática department and leading the SRL Service Robotics Laboratory . His research focuses on robotics, systems engineering, and automation, with a specialization in human-robot interaction and path planning. Education : PhD in Systems Engineering from the Universidad de Sevilla (2007), where his thesis explored cooperative perception techniques for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles in forest fire detection. Research Trends : Recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes 3D path planning, sensor fusion (LiDAR, radar, inertial systems), neural distance fields for safe navigation, and socially aware robotics. His studies integrate AI, genetic programming, and multi-modal perception for applications in construction, healthcare, and GNSS-denied environments. Labs & Teams : He leads the SRL Service Robotics Laboratory , contributing to projects like the Skyeye team and BIM2ROS integration for construction robotics.
Caterina Muratori is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB), supported by an ERC Advanced Grant. She is also a Fellow at the Center for Health Economics and Policy Studies (CHEPS) and the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Ph.D. in Economics – University of Torino, Collegio Carlo Alberto & University of Reading Her research focuses on health economics, gender economics, and labor economics . She applies empirical methods in applied microeconomics to study public policy impacts on health, education, and labor market outcomes. Her work bridges economic theory with real-world policy evaluation. The recent publications highlight her work in two major areas: the impact of e-cigarette regulations on tobacco use and learning loss in mathematics during the pandemic. These reflect a broader interest in public health policy and education economics , particularly in assessing policy effectiveness and equity implications. She is affiliated with key research networks advancing health and labor economics globally. She has not listed any formal advisees or grants beyond her ERC affiliation. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided material. She is actively contributing to policy-relevant economic research through interdisciplinary collaborations and high-impact publications.
Isabel Espinosa Zaragoza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Alicante, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I. She holds a PhD in Linguistic Studies (cum laude, 2022) and is renowned for her work in lexicology and English for Specific Purposes, particularly the language of color. PhD in Linguistic Studies (cum laude, University of Alicante, 2022) Master’s in English and Spanish for Specific Purposes (University of Alicante, 2016, extraordinary award) B.A. in English Philology (University of Alicante, 2014, extraordinary award) Her research focuses on lexical creativity, color terminology, and natural language processing applications for accessibility. She contributes to projects like CLEARTEXT (CENID) and leads in text simplification for cognitive disabilities. Published in journals: Procesamiento del lenguaje natural , Feminismo/s , Color Culture and Science Journal Book chapters with Cambridge Scholars Publishing and Universidad de Alicante She participated in 15 conferences (PICS 2022, BICLCE 2024) and contributed to 8 public research projects (2019-2025), including EU-funded initiatives. Teaching spans 10 years across 12 courses in English for International Relations, Cultural Management, and Computational Linguistics.
Julian Fierrez is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. With an h-index of 74 and over 20,000 citations, his work spans biometrics, signal/image processing, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Key research areas include: Biometric anti-spoofing and DeepFakes detection Mobile and behavioral biometrics Bias/fairness in AI systems Biometric applications in e-health and education Security in multimodal biometric systems His recent publications show strong focus on deep learning applications for biometric security, with specific subfields including fake detection, keystroke authentication, facial analysis for Parkinson detection, and privacy-preserving AI. He serves as Associate Editor for multiple IEEE and Elsevier journals. Scientific distinctions include: IAPR Young Biometrics Investigator Award (2017) Miguel Catalan Award to Best Researcher under 40 (2017) EURASIP Best PhD Award (2012) EBF European Biometric Industry Award (2006) Prof. Fierrez leads the BiDA Lab and supervises students like Ruben Tolosana and Aythami Morales. Current projects include BBforTAI (Biometrics and Behavior for Unbiased & Trustworthy AI) and PRIMA (Privacy Matters). He also contributes to standardization efforts in biometric evaluation.
Elena Fatima Perez Carrillo is a Professor in the Department of Private and Corporate Law at the Faculty of Law, University of León. Her research focuses on commercial law, corporate governance, cybersecurity, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Private and Corporate Law School: Faculty of Law University: University of León Email: eperc@unileon.es Research Group: DERMER-E (Commercial Law) Her work explores corporate governance challenges in the digital era, including cybersecurity, AI integration in business, and financial regulation. She has contributed extensively to EU policy analysis, risk management frameworks, and sustainability in corporate law. Recent publications highlight trends in cybersecurity governance, AI applications in education, and financial regulation reforms. She has authored studies on digital resilience, corporate liability, and legal aspects of emerging technologies. Key Research Areas: Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity Law, Financial Regulation, AI Governance Notable Contributions: Analysis of EU cybersecurity directives, AI in legal education, D&O insurance frameworks
Hector Sala Lorda is a Professor at the Department of Applied Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), and a member of the Centre for Studies and Research in Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (CREIS). He holds a Ph.D. and Licenciatura from UAB. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Public Policy, particularly addressing socioeconomic inequalities and Spain's economic dynamics. Affiliations: Department of Applied Economics, CREIS, Grup de Recerca en Economia Aplicada Research Interests: Unemployment, Labor Market Dynamics, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, and Institutional Quality. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and poverty reduction. Recent Projects include the 2030 Agenda on socioeconomic inequalities, institutional challenges, and European global policies. He leads projects like 'eines - Espai Innova en Emprenedoria i Innovació Social' and collaborates in studies on transport efficiency and public procurement. Key outputs include analyses of minimum wage impacts, household debt, fiscal rebalancing, and global economic uncertainty. He has published over 90 research works and actively participates in academic networks.
Amparo Cervera Taulet is a Full Professor at the Department of Marketing and Market Research, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia. She holds a PhD from the same university and leads the SIV (Service, Innovation, Value) research group. She has held leadership roles including Director of the Interuniversity Institute of International Economics (2016–2023), Director of the City of Valencia Chair (2013–2015), and Director of the Sustainable Economic Model Chair (2017–2019). She currently coordinates the PhD in Marketing at the University of Valencia and co-directed the international iMBA program (2009–2012). She is Editor-in-Chief of the International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing (Springer) and Vice President of the International Association on Public and Nonprofit Marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing and Market Research, University of Valencia (1998) Research stays at Harvard Business School, University of Birmingham, Victoria University (NZ), and others Her research focuses on strategic marketing, service marketing, innovation, public and nonprofit marketing, and sustainable tourism . She explores how organizations in both public and private sectors create value through customer orientation, branding, and innovation. Her work integrates theoretical models with practical applications in tourism, public services, and higher education. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on value co-creation, customer orientation, brand personality, and innovation in service contexts . Her work spans sectors including airlines, hotels, higher education, and public administration. She frequently employs relationship marketing and stakeholder theory to understand organizational dynamics. Recent trends show growing emphasis on digital services, inclusive tourism, and sustainability . Scientific Awards: Best Paper in Industrial Marketing Management (2008) Outstanding Paper Award in Industrial Management & Data Systems (2010) Multiple presentation awards at GIKA, AIRSI, and international tourism congresses Three Extraordinary Doctorate Prizes awarded to her PhD students Best Spanish Thesis in Entrepreneurship (awarded to her student) Amparo Cervera has supervised 13 doctoral theses and numerous master's projects, many funded by public and private institutions, reflecting strong knowledge transfer. She has participated in over 25 research projects, including European (ENPI) and public-funded initiatives on sustainable tourism and urban development. She has evaluated research for ANEP, DEVA-AAC, and the European Commission. She is actively involved in academic governance as a member of ANECA PEP commission, faculty board, and university gender and sustainability commissions. She leads the SIV (Service, Innovation, Value) research group and has directed competitive projects like Newcimed (sustainable Mediterranean tourism) and cruise tourism sustainability in the Valencian Community. Her international collaborations span institutions in the US, UK, Portugal, Chile, and France.
