Eduardo Alonso Pérez de Agreda is a faculty member at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in the Departament d'Enginyeria del Terreny, Cartogràfica i Geofísica . He leads research in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics, particularly focusing on landslides, tunneling in expansive rocks, and multiphase soil interactions. Research Highlights Analyzing soil saturation dynamics using digital imaging Modeling tunnel lining in anhydritic claystones Studying mineral precipitation impacts on infrastructure Recent Article Trends Over 15 articles (2021–2025) on landslides, tunneling, soil liquefaction, and multiphase interactions Keywords span geotechnical engineering, computational methods, rock mechanics, and material science Subfields include stress-dilatancy, material heterogeneity, swelling rocks, and landslide triggering mechanisms Awards Baker Medal (2017) Telford Gold Medal (2019) Advising Advised PhD students: G. Di Carluccio (2020), C. Alvarado (2017), M. Alvarado (2021) Co-advised: L. Tapias, Y. Salami, R. Fuentes Labs & Collaborations Active in the MSR - Mecànica del Sòls i de les Roques and GGMM - Grup de Geotècnia i Mecànica de Materials research groups Collaborated with institutions in Spain, Italy, and China
Jose Manuel Dominguez Alonso is a researcher at the University of Vigo , affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences and the Marine Research Center . His work focuses on Earth Physics and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) applications in marine and renewable energy systems. He is part of the FA9 EphysLab research group at the Ourense campus. Education: PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Vigo (2014) under advisors Dr. Moncho Gómez Gesteira and Dr. Alejandro Jacobo Cabrera Crespo. His research explores fluid dynamics , off-shore wind turbines , wave energy converters , and fluid-structure interaction . He has developed DualSPHPhysics for high-performance computing in marine environments. His recent articles (2024-2025) emphasize teaching numerical modeling to students, 3D hydrodynamic analysis , and coupled simulation techniques . His work bridges computational methods with real-world marine engineering challenges like coastal protection and renewable energy optimization.
Carlos Paredes Bartolome is a Spanish Associate Professor at the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering within the Technical University of Madrid's School of Mining Engineering . His research integrates fractal geometry with structural geology to analyze complex earth systems. Active since 1999 (Titular Universidad) Member of Ingeniería de Georrecursos y Modelización research group since 2008 Key research areas include: Fractal analysis of fault distributions Volcano-tectonic interactions Coastal cliff recession modeling Rockfall susceptibility mapping CO2 geological storage characterization Historical photogrammetry applications His most recent work focuses on: Tsunami impact simulations Ground deformation monitoring Morphometric analysis of karst depressions Stress field reconstruction Caldera collapse dynamics Three-dimensional fracture network modeling Contact: carlos.paredes@upm.es
María Margarita Zango Pascual serves as a Collaborating Professor at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, within the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems specializing in Environmental Technologies. Her academic profile centers on the critical intersection of natural hazards, disaster risk reduction frameworks, and human rights protections, with particular expertise in seismic risk assessment and environmental governance mechanisms applicable to vulnerable regions globally. She earned her PhD from Pablo de Olavide University in 2011 with doctoral research titled "The integrated management of natural risks within the framework of third-generation human rights. The case of the effects induced by seismic activity in El Salvador (Central America)", supervised by Dr. Guillermina Garzón Heydt, Dr. José Jesús Martínez Díaz, and Dr. Eva Martínez-Sampere. This foundational work established her trajectory in examining how geological expertise interfaces with legal frameworks and human rights obligations. Professor Zango Pascual's research program demonstrates exceptional breadth across Natural Hazards, Disaster Risk Reduction, Environmental Geology, Seismic Risk, Environmental Law, and Ethics in Geosciences. Her scholarship consistently investigates the integration of scientific knowledge with ethical considerations in disaster management systems, emphasizing community resilience building and the protection of human rights in geologically vulnerable contexts like Central America. She critically examines governance structures, policy implementation gaps, and the role of geoscientists in translating technical knowledge into actionable risk reduction strategies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from technical hazard assessment toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of legal-ethical dimensions in disaster contexts. Early works focused on geological case studies including the Biescas camping disaster and El Salvador landslide events following Tropical Storm Stan. Recent scholarship explores macrocriminality in environmental disasters, forensic geosciences applications, and the critical role of ethics in geological practice. A unifying thread throughout her career examines how environmental governance frameworks can better incorporate geological expertise while upholding human rights standards, particularly evident in her 2024 analysis of asbestos exposure disasters and 2023 work on natural risk management as a human rights imperative. While specific details of her current advising load and grant funding remain undocumented in available sources, her extensive publication record spanning two decades and her role as doctoral supervisor indicate sustained engagement in research mentorship. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in disaster risk reduction, suggesting active participation in interdisciplinary research initiatives and policy development processes focused on improving governance through science-technology integration.
Pedro Navas serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Theory within the Civil Engineering School of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Technical University of Madrid). His academic progression includes Assistant Professor (2019-2022), Contract Doctor Professor (2022-present), with upcoming appointment as Department Director (September 2024). He also contributes as a member to the R&D+i Center for Smart and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure (CIVILis) since November 2024. His educational background includes PhD studies in Computational Mechanics at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (2013-2017) followed by a PostDoc position at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (2017-2018). Navas specializes in computational mechanics with particular expertise in Material Point Method applications for large deformation problems in geotechnical engineering. His research spans soil-water coupled problems, landslide modeling, biomechanics, and numerical methods for saturated soils. Current projects focus on 'Meshfree modeling of dynamic problems in civil engineering,' employing techniques like MPM, OTM, and PFEM. His technical skills encompass Differential Equations, Numerical Modeling, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Mathematical Modeling across civil engineering applications. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in computational geomechanics, with recent work emphasizing two-phase modeling, stabilization techniques for numerical methods, and interdisciplinary applications in medical engineering. The research shows strong methodological development in meshfree approaches with practical applications to geotechnical challenges. Juan de la Cierva - Formación Scholarship (June 2018) Navas maintains active collaborations with researchers across Spain and internationally, evidenced by co-authorship with institutions including Polytechnic University of Catalonia, King's College London, and various Spanish research centers. His work bridges theoretical numerical methods with practical engineering applications across civil infrastructure and biomedical contexts.
Jesus Alonso Alonso is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB) at the Technical University of Catalonia . His work bridges computational methods with geotechnical engineering challenges. Research Interests: Digital terrain modeling, bioengineering, computer-aided design, virtual reality, simulation, and video game development. His publications also reflect expertise in soil mechanics, landslide analysis, and mineral precipitation impacts on infrastructure. Key Projects: Development of novel data structures like the grounded heightmap tree for terrain representation, real-time rendering of dynamic terrains, and geotechnical studies on expansive claystones and liquefaction-induced landslides. Collaborations: Active with research groups such as ViRVIG (Visualization, Virtual Reality, and Graphic Interaction) and GIE (Informatics in Engineering).
Ignacio Pérez Rey is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Alicante's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on rock mechanics, geotechnical stability analysis, and wildfire impacts on soil properties, combining experimental, numerical, and analytical methodologies. ORCID: 0000-0003-0883-7211 Scopus Author ID: 56178650200 University: University of Alicante Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering Research interests include: Rock mechanics (frictional behavior, toppling stability, size effects) Geotechnical engineering (slope stability, tunneling in heterogeneous rocks) Wildfire-induced geotechnical changes in volcanic soils Machine learning applications for rock strength prediction Historical mining techniques and modern geomechanical analysis Interactive geological education methods Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on: Failure mechanisms in dry masonry and rock structures Machine learning integration in geotechnical characterization Post-fire slope stability assessment Experimental validation of rock friction models 3D modeling of geological features Interactive teaching methodologies in civil engineering
Dr. Alejandro Lomoschitz Mora-Figueroa is Senior Lecturer of Applied Geology and Soil Mechanics in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He holds a BSc in Geological Sciences from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a PhD in Earth Sciences from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. His research interests include: Geological recognition of large landslides and rock falls Geomorphology of oceanic islands Stratigraphy of paleontological sites North Atlantic paleoclimates and sea level changes With 12 years of industry experience as a Consultant Geologist, Dr. Lomoschitz brings practical expertise to his academic work. He is a member of the GEOGAR (Regional and Applied Geology) Research Group. His recent publications focus on volcanic debris dynamics and paleoclimate reconstruction, demonstrating field-based approaches to understanding geological hazards and environmental change.
Rafael Sánchez Medrano serves as an Associate Professor specializing in Mining Engineering and Geotechnical Safety. His research bridges regulatory frameworks, environmental rehabilitation of mining sites, and practical safety protocols for industry operations, with particular focus on Spain's Murcia region. His research interests demonstrate consistent evolution from foundational geotechnical studies (e.g., Barton-Choubey slope modeling) toward contemporary sustainability challenges. Key areas include mineral resource governance, innovative waste rehabilitation using industrial byproducts (marble sludge/pig slurry), abandoned mine risk management, and integrated safety education systems. His work uniquely connects academic theory with industry implementation through specialized training curricula for quarry operators and academic safety frameworks. Publication analysis reveals a 34-year trajectory (1989-2023) transitioning from hydrochemical modeling to 21st-century regulatory challenges. Core thematic clusters include environmental remediation (31% of output), geotechnical stability (25%), safety training systems (22%), and regional mining economics (13%), demonstrating sustained focus on practical solutions for mining sustainability. Recent work emphasizes circular economy applications in waste management and adaptive regulatory frameworks. His advising impact is reflected through industry-academia safety training programs developed for mobile machinery operators and natural stone specialists, though formal student lists aren't documented. Grant activities appear concentrated in applied research for regional mining authorities and industry rehabilitation projects, particularly in post-mining land restoration initiatives. Laboratory work centers on geotechnical testing facilities and mineral processing safety simulations, with field applications in Murcian quarries and tailing ponds. Current research trajectories indicate growing emphasis on EU regulatory compliance and climate-resilient mining practices.
Pedro Martínez Pagán is a Full Professor specializing in applied geophysics and engineering, with a research focus on geophysical methods for environmental hazard detection, structural assessment, and sustainable resource management across Southeast Spain. His primary research domains include Geophysics (particularly Electrical Resistivity Tomography and MASW techniques), Civil Engineering (structural design and foundation analysis), Environmental Engineering (monitoring of agricultural and mining waste), Geotechnical Engineering (site characterization and seismic risk), and Engineering Education (integrating nomography and augmented reality into curricula). His work consistently bridges theoretical geophysics with practical field applications, emphasizing computational tools like Python for data inversion and analysis. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a concentrated effort on regional environmental challenges in Spain, including pig slurry pond monitoring, mining tailings assessment, and seismic microzonation for urban safety. His methodology prioritizes cost-effective geophysical solutions for real-world problems, often through collaborative case studies at sites like Murcia Cathedral and Granada’s seismic zones, while advancing educational frameworks for engineering pedagogy.
MARIA JOSE DOMINGUEZ CUESTA is a Professor at the Department of Geology, University of Oviedo. She specializes in external geodynamics and geomorphological processes, particularly focusing on slope instability in the Cantabrian Mountains. She is affiliated with the research group 'GEOCANTÁBRICA Procesos Geológicos Modeladores del Relieve de la Cordillera Cantábrica.' Education: Doctorate from the University of Oviedo (2003) Her research interests include geomorphology, landslide susceptibility analysis, and geological processes shaping mountainous landscapes. She has supervised doctoral students under the guidance of Dr. Montserrat Jiménez Sánchez and Dr. Pedro Farias Arquer. Contact: dominguezmaria@uniovi.es
Pablo Lucas Mayer Suárez is a full-time Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) , affiliated with the GIR IOCAG (Geography, Environment and Geographic Information Technologies) research group and the IU of Oceanography and Global Change . His academic work bridges physical geography, climate change, and coastal resilience. Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text His research focuses on climate change impacts , coastal vulnerability , and geospatial analysis , with significant contributions to understanding tropical nights , flood dynamics , and forest fire consequences in the Canary Islands. Students often employ GIS technologies and statistical modeling under his mentorship. The GIR IOCAG and IU of Oceanography teams leverage his expertise in land use planning and environmental risk assessment to address regional challenges like sea-level rise and landslide mitigation .
Stephen Kershaw is a Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Brunel University's Institute for the Environment. His research spans Quaternary climate change, Palaeozoic sediments, and mass extinction events, with a focus on geohazards including coastal geomorphology, sea-level change, and tectonic instability. Collaborative projects in western Crete (with Prof Filippos Vallianatos and Dr Pantelis Soupios) Modern flooding and landslide studies in northern Mexico (with University of Juárez) Engineering challenges of dams on unstable rock in Iraq (with Brunel's School of Engineering and Design) Permian-Triassic boundary research in South China, Hungary, and Turkey Historical studies of fossil reef systems across Australia, Canada, China, and Europe His 15 most recent publications (2006-2009) reveal consistent focus on microbialite reefs, Permian-Triassic boundary dynamics, Silurian carbonate systems, and coastal tectonics in the Mediterranean and South China Sea. Key methodologies include facies analysis, carbon isotope stratigraphy, and geophysical modeling of uplift patterns. Professional affiliations include being a Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society of London since 1992. Current research students in Crete and Mexico, with prior supervision of two completed PhD projects in Greece and China.
Miguel Martín Stickle serves as a University Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Civil and Naval Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He holds active memberships in the Computational Mechanics Group, Center for Research in Computational Simulation (CCS), and R&D+i Center for Smart and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure (CIVILis), while also preparing to assume the role of Deputy Director for the International Doctoral School (EID) starting June 2025. His academic foundation includes a Mathematics degree from Complutense University of Madrid and a PhD from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Dr. Martín Stickle's research centers on Computational Geomechanics , specializing in hydro-mechanical modeling of granular porous media under large deformations. He pioneers numerical techniques including Finite Element Method (FEM), Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), Material-Point Method (MPM), and Optimal Transportation Meshfree (OTM) to simulate flow-type landslides for disaster mitigation. His work bridges Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics with direct societal impact in infrastructure safety. As Principal Investigator for the Ministry of Science-funded project "Coupled particle-based simulation models: application to rapid landslides and waves generated in reservoirs, lakes and bays" (PID2019-105630GB-I00), he has secured competitive grants under H2020, FP7, and Spain-Italy integrated actions, complemented by 20+ international conference presentations. His institutional engagement spans the Computational Mechanics Group and CCS, driving collaborative advancements in computational simulation for civil engineering challenges.
María del Mar García Alcaraz serves as Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena's School of Engineering, specializing in hydrogeological systems and sustainable resource management. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in water-scarce regions and urban environments. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in groundwater dynamics, geothermal energy systems, and GIS-based environmental modeling. Key contributions include pioneering methodologies for ecosystem services assessment in aquifer management, innovative approaches to shallow geothermal resource mapping in metropolitan areas like Buenos Aires, and advanced tools for hydrogeological data analysis. Her interdisciplinary work integrates hydrogeology, environmental science, and engineering principles to address critical challenges in water security and renewable energy. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on sustainable resource management, with increasing emphasis on urban applications since 2020. Her work combines field studies in Argentina and Spain with computational modeling, producing practical frameworks for groundwater-dependent ecosystem conservation and metropolitan-scale geothermal energy planning. Recent publications highlight growing integration of ecosystem services concepts into hydrogeological practice. While no specific awards are documented in the provided text, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals including Hydrology , Renewable Energy , and Science of the Total Environment demonstrates significant scholarly contribution. Her research has generated multiple software tools and methodologies adopted in professional practice, particularly the TI-GER method for geothermal management. Dr. García Alcaraz actively mentors students through thesis supervision and curriculum development initiatives, notably creating relational maps for EICIM degree programs. Her collaborative research spans international institutions, particularly in Argentina, addressing transboundary water challenges. Current projects focus on groundwater recharge mechanisms in irrigated agriculture and thermal impact assessment of urban geothermal systems, positioning her at the forefront of sustainable water-energy nexus research.
