Valero Mateo is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Architecture, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), and Director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). He holds leadership roles in high-performance computing and computer architecture research, directing national and international projects like the BSC and CIRI. His career includes chairing departments, leading research institutes, and advising Intel's Microprocessor Lab. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Eckert-Mauchly Award and multiple honorary doctorates. His research focuses on high-performance computing systems, parallel processing, and supercomputing infrastructure. Recent honors include the 2024 Vanguardia Innovation and Science Award and the inaugural Barceloní Prize. Affiliations: BSC (since 2004), UPC (since 1974), CEPBA (1990–1995). Education: Engineer in Telecommunications, UPC (1974). Research: Pioneering work in supercomputing architectures, energy-efficient computing, and parallel systems. Awards: Over 60 international awards, including ACM and IEEE Fellowships. Grants: ERC Advanced Grants, Spanish and European research funding. Labs/Teams: Leads BSC, collaborates with global institutions like NASA and IBM.





