Claudio Ulises Cortes Garcia is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Technical University of Catalonia, and leads the IDEAI-UPC (Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group) and KEMLG (Knowledge Engineering and Machine Learning Group). He is affiliated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). With a Doctor en Informática (PhD in Computer Science) and Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas (Industrial and Systems Engineering) degrees, his work spans Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Agents , and Assistive Technology . His research integrates European Programs and Internet with applications in Second Life and Software . His recent publications focus on Post-COVID cognitive effects , AI ethics , and agent-based modeling for urban water management. He received the Doctor Honoris Causa from Universitat de Girona in 2024 and has collaborated on projects like DIGITAfrica and HUB D'INNOVACIÓ PEDIÀTRICA . His work bridges Neuroscience , Environmental Modeling , and Digital Humanities , with over 650 activities recorded in his academic career. ORCID : 0000-0003-0192-3096 WoS Researcher ID : B-7284-2009 Scopus Author ID : 7004065770
Ángel M. Delgado-Vázquez serves as Associate Professor in Library and Information Science at Pablo de Olavide University, concurrently holding the position of Head of Learning and Research Support Services at the university's Library/CRAI. He is formally affiliated with the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy while coordinating the Official Master's Degree in History and Digital Humanities and directing the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Support Services. His academic credentials include a Humanities degree from Pablo de Olavide University, a Library and Information Science degree from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and a Master's in Libraries and Digital Information Services from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. These qualifications underpin his specialization in scholarly communication infrastructure and research evaluation systems. Delgado-Vázquez focuses on the intersection of digital literacy, open science, and responsible research assessment, with particular expertise in bibliometric methodologies and academic publishing ethics. His work addresses critical challenges in scholarly communication including AI integration in research workflows, metadata standardization for scientific journals, and ethical surveillance mechanisms within research support ecosystems. Over fifteen years, he has developed training programs for all academic levels on research data management and scholarly publishing practices. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced trend toward reforming scientific evaluation frameworks, with 70% of 2023-2025 works examining CoARA principles, narrative bibliometrics, and the implications of journal retractions ('Fallen Journals'). His research consistently emphasizes practical solutions for Spanish academia within evolving European open science policies, particularly regarding ANECA accreditation procedures and sexenios evaluation criteria. As an institutional leader, he contributes to national higher education policy through membership in ANECA's Evaluation and Monitoring Commission and previously collaborated with the EDUINNO Eduinnovagogía research group. His service initiatives include designing professionalization programs for research support staff and advising on digital competence frameworks for university students and researchers.
K. Josu Bijuesca Basterretxea is an Assistant Professor at the University of Deusto, affiliated with the Bilbao campus. His work focuses on Basque and Hispanic philology, with an emphasis on Basque literature, subaltern studies, and colonial-era rhetorical theory. BA in Basque Philology, University of Deusto BA in Hispanic Philology, University of Deusto PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures, University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) His research explores the genealogy of subaltern conditions in Basque literature, the intersection of ancient regime religious texts and rhetorical theory, and the legacy of Mexican writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. He teaches courses on Basque Language and Culture, Modern Languages, and interdisciplinary programs combining these fields. He maintains an active academic presence through publications addressing Basque literary identity and colonial-era discourse. Office hours are available via email contact at josu.bijuesca@deusto.es.
Rodrigo Lopes De Barros Oliveira is an active Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Spanish Language Education within the Department of Spanish Philology and Language Education. He teaches courses including Teaching Spanish in Primary Education, Language in the Early Childhood Classroom, and Spanish Language Communication Strategies for both Bachelor's and Double Degree programs in Education. His academic career spans teaching activities through the 2025-26 academic year, demonstrating ongoing institutional engagement. His research interests center on Brazilian literature, creative writing, and experimental film production with particular focus on urban cultural studies and representations of social marginalization. Oliveira's creative output reveals a distinctive voice exploring São Paulo's urban landscape, often employing dark social commentary and experimental narrative forms that challenge conventional literary boundaries. His work frequently examines the intersection of Brazilian identity, political resistance, and bodily experience within contemporary society. Oliveira's creative works demonstrate consistent thematic evolution toward increasingly complex explorations of surveillance, urban decay, and cultural resistance. His film projects often blend documentary and experimental techniques while his literary works maintain a strong connection to Brazilian social realities. The academic analysis of his work, such as Milton Francisco's semiotic study of 'A Carne do Metrô,' confirms his significance within contemporary Brazilian literary discourse. Scientific Recognition: Cultural Contest Caderno 2 in the 450 Years of São Paulo (2004) for 'A Carne do Metrô' As an educator, Oliveira guides students through foundational language education courses and supervises Bachelor's Thesis projects in Early Childhood Education. His creative practice informs his pedagogical approach, bringing real-world artistic experience into the classroom. While specific research grants aren't documented in the provided materials, his sustained creative output across multiple media suggests ongoing scholarly engagement. Oliveira is affiliated with the Art and Education - Music and Art Laboratory (GRAiE - Mus&Art Lab), a consolidated experimental R&D&I group at UIB, indicating active participation in interdisciplinary artistic research. His work bridges academic scholarship with creative practice, positioning him at the intersection of education, literature, and visual arts within the university setting.
Dr. Charlie Jorge Fernández is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands, specializing in Spanish Philology and Modern and Classical English Philology. His academic work focuses on Gothic literature, particularly the works of Irish Gothic authors and the concept of the uncanny in literary and cultural contexts. PhD in English Philology (2018), with a thesis on the hero figure in Charles Robert Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer (1820). Member of the research group Estudios Culturales Británicos y Comparativos (BRICCS). Collaborates with the London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on uncanny themes. His teaching spans multiple disciplines, including English language instruction for hospitality and tourism programs, as well as literature and research supervision for English and Primary Education degrees.
Mariana Ripoll Fonollar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she has established herself as a dedicated educator and researcher. Her academic career is deeply rooted at UIB, where she completed all her formal education and currently maintains her primary institutional affiliation through teaching and research activities. Education: PhD in English Philology from the University of the Balearic Islands Master's Degree in Teacher Training (2018) Bachelor's Degree in English Philology (2017) Dr. Ripoll Fonollar's research primarily focuses on gender studies and popular fiction studies, with particular attention to women's historical writing and the history of British feminism. Her scholarly work bridges literary analysis with feminist theory, examining how historical narratives of women's suffrage are represented and repurposed in contemporary contexts. She brings this research expertise into her teaching across multiple degree programs at UIB. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of feminism, historical representation, and popular literature. Recent articles analyze suffragette narratives in contemporary fiction, examining how postfeminist contexts reshape historical understanding of women's suffrage movements. Her work appears in respected venues including The Conversation, Routledge publications, and the Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses, reflecting both academic rigor and public engagement. Dr. Ripoll Fonollar is an active member of the LITANGLO (Contemporary Anglophone Literatures) research group and has contributed to significant research projects funded by the Spanish Government. Her involvement in the 'Romance for Change' project (PID2021-122249NB-I00) demonstrates her commitment to examining diversity, intersectionality, and affective repair in contemporary romantic narratives. In her teaching capacity, she supervises final degree projects across multiple programs while delivering courses on English language, academic text interpretation, and specialized English for various disciplines. Her teaching portfolio spans Education, Catalan Language and Literature, Art History, Philosophy, and other programs, demonstrating her versatility as an educator.
María Teresa Vera Rojas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish, Modern, and Classical Languages at Universitat de les Illes Balears, specializing in Spanish and Latin American literature within the Spanish Language and Literature degree program. She is also a researcher at ADHUC (Research Center for Theory, Gender, and Sexuality) at the Universitat de Barcelona and serves as Chair of the Section on Venezuelan Studies of LASA (Latin American Studies Association). Education: PhD in Cultural and Gender Studies, Universitat de Barcelona (2016) PhD in Hispanic Studies, University of Houston (2007) MA in Latin American Literature, Universidad Simón Bolívar (Caracas, Venezuela) MA in Gender Studies, Universitat de Barcelona Degree in Literature, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Caracas, Venezuela) Her interdisciplinary research bridges gender and sexuality studies, queer theory, post/decolonial feminism, anti-racism, and cultural/literary analysis. She focuses on contemporary Hispanic Caribbean, Venezuelan, and Spanish literature, alongside early twentieth-century Latinx feminism in New York City. Current projects include: GRESEL-DH : Analyzing postcolonial debates in Spanish-language newspapers from Asia, Spain, and the Caribbean (2024–2027). GIMA : Investigating materiality and modernity in literary culture (1880s–1930s) (2023–2027). She has edited volumes such as Feminismos antirracistas: relecturas para el siglo XXI (Icaria, 2024) and co-edited New Perspectives on Hispanic Caribbean Studies (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020). Her work appears in journals like Revista Iberoamericana and Bulletin of Latin American Research . Scientific Awards: Victoria Urbano Award 2020 for 'Se conoce que usted es ‘Moderna’' She teaches courses on Hispanic literature from the 18th century to avant-garde movements, as well as interdisciplinary topics in gender and cultural studies, across multiple degree programs including Spanish Language and Literature, Catalan Language and Literature, English Studies, History of Art, and Education.
Mario Piattini is a Full Professor at the School of Computer Science of the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in Spain, where he has served since 2002. He is the founder of the Alarcos research group and has held leadership roles including Director of the Mixed Center for Software Research and Development UCLM-Indra and Director of the Institute of Technologies and Information Systems (ITSI) at UCLM. He has also served as an associate professor at Universidad Complutense and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. His educational background includes a PhD and degree in Computer Science from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, a Psychology degree from UNED, and a Doctor Honoris Causa from Universidad de La Plata (Argentina). He holds multiple master's degrees in IT Audit, Human Resources Management, and Project Management, along with professional certifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PMP, and data governance certifications from DAMA. Professor Piattini is a leading expert in software quality, information systems, and security, with a recent strong focus on quantum computing and quantum software engineering. His research spans software engineering methodologies, data quality, AI systems, and the emerging field of quantum software development. He has been recognized as one of the top 15 scholars in systems and software engineering (2004-2008) and among the most active software engineering researchers (2010-2017). His recent publications reveal a significant shift toward quantum computing, with numerous articles on quantum software engineering, quantum-classical hybrid systems, quantum testing frameworks, and quantum software architecture. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical engineering approaches for the emerging quantum computing paradigm. His scientific recognition includes multiple prestigious awards: Premio Nacional a la Trayectoria Profesional del Ingeniero Informático Premio Gabriel Alonso Herrera from JCCM for research trajectory Premio Grace Hooper from COIICLM Premio Aritmel from SCIE Premio FIUM from Universidad de Murcia Premio a la Trayectoria Profesional de ISACA Madrid As an academic leader, Piattini has founded several spinoff companies including Cronos Ibérica (now Alten), Kybele Consulting, Lucentia Lab, DQTeam, AQCLab (the first ENAC-accredited laboratory for software product quality and data evaluation), and I2SC. He serves as secretary of CTN71/SC7 and is a member of various ISO/IEC and UNE standardization committees, contributing significantly to software quality standards development. His research group has established AQCLab, which has been evaluating software quality for 25 years, demonstrating his long-term commitment to practical applications of software engineering research. Through his leadership in both academic and industrial contexts, Piattini has created a robust ecosystem connecting theoretical research with real-world software quality practices.
Ana María Coll Coll is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and Theory of Art at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she serves as department secretary. She teaches various courses including Historiographical Trends in the Contemporary Age, History of the 18th Century, Identity and Unrest in the Mediterranean in the 16th-17th Centuries, and The Idea of Europe throughout History across multiple degree programs including History, Catalan Language and Literature, and the Master's in Mediterranean Studies. Her research focuses on modern history, particularly 18th century Mallorca, with emphasis on administrative structures, fiscal systems, and military presence during the Bourbon era. She leads the Consolidated R+D+I Group 'Institutions and Society in the Modern Age (ISEM)' at UIB. Dr. Coll Coll's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on the administrative and financial structures of 18th century Mallorca, with particular attention to the intendancy system, treasury administration, military logistics, and tax systems. Her publications reveal a sophisticated understanding of how local power structures interacted with centralizing Bourbon reforms, often highlighting the tensions between traditional local institutions and the new administrative models. Her research methodology combines traditional archival work with social network analysis, examining how clientelism, family connections, and professional networks shaped administrative careers in 18th century Spain. This approach has yielded significant insights into the practical implementation of Enlightenment-era reforms in peripheral territories of the Spanish monarchy.
Dr. Juan Jiménez-Salcedo is a Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in the Department of Philology and Translation , with a focus on French Philology . He is also affiliated with the Université de Mons (Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation). Research Pillars : Postmonolingualism and intercultural education Linguistic policy analysis in Colombia, the EU, and Catalonia Legal translation and judicial bilingualism Gender studies in historical and modern contexts Key Publications : 2021: Investigated Colombian bilingual education policies 2020: Analyzed EU multilingualism and Catalan-Spanish legal conflicts 2019: Explored Catalan language desterritorialization 2018-2017: Co-edited volumes on postmonolingual translation justice Methodological Contributions : Applied sociocritical paradigms to language policy analysis Developed mixed-methods approaches for courtroom interpreting quality His work bridges jurilinguistics , gender studies , and microterritory language dynamics , emphasizing ethical translation practices in multicultural legal systems.
Diego S. Crescentino serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Deusto's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, maintaining an active research profile bridging International Relations and Contemporary History. His transdisciplinary work examines foreign policy frameworks through historical lenses, with particular focus on Latin American geopolitical positioning and conceptual evolution of the Global South. Fluent in five languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese), he has conducted research stays at Columbia University, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, University of Erfurt, and multiple Brazilian institutions. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Contemporary History from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (international mention from Columbia University) M.A. in International Relations and African Studies (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo) Crescentino holds ANECA accreditation for Assistant, Associate, and Private University Professor positions across the Spanish higher education system. Research interests span critical international relations theory with emphasis on utopian narratives in political positioning, Brazilian diplomatic evolution, environmental resistance movements, and migration policy frameworks. His work challenges traditional geopolitical binaries while examining how literary sources decode postcolonial resistance. Current projects analyze how far-right populism constructs covert utopias through environmental denial and the tension between extractivist geopolitics and community resilience. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three key trajectories: deconstruction of Global South conceptualization through environmental agendas, analysis of academic influences on Brazilian diplomatic practice, and methodological innovations merging historical and IR frameworks. His scholarship employs qualitative analysis, process tracing, and interdisciplinary source triangulation to examine structural transformations in emerging economies and migration governance. Professional recognition includes: Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) at the Spanish National Research Council Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship at Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt While specific advisees aren't documented in the provided materials, his teaching manual "Cartografías disidentes" demonstrates engagement with critical theoretical frameworks at graduate level. Research collaborations with scholars like Sergio Caballero and Gabriela de Lima Grecco indicate participation in transnational academic networks. His work with the Grupo de Estudios Internacionales de la UAM continues critical scholarship traditions established through their academic journal and master's program. Crescentino's methodological approach combines historical analysis with contemporary policy examination, particularly through oral history integration with normative frameworks. His current research examines epistemic resistance strategies in Global South conceptualization and environmental utopianism within populist movements, building on extensive fieldwork across Latin American and European academic institutions.
Emmanuel Haucourt is a Professor of Computer Science at École Polytechnique, conducting research at the Computer Science Laboratory (LIX) within the Cosynus team. His work focuses on applying directed algebraic topology to analyze concurrent programs. Research Interests: Directed Algebraic Topology, Concurrency Theory, Geometric Models in Computer Science, Static Analysis of Concurrent Programs, Software Verification, and Theoretical Computer Science. Publications Trends: His publications emphasize the use of higher-dimensional geometric structures (e.g., d-spaces, cubical areas, non-Hausdorff manifolds) to model concurrency, enabling deadlock detection and state-space reduction through theoretical advances in category theory and topology. Laboratory: Affiliated with the Computer Science Laboratory (LIX) at École Polytechnique and the Cosynus team.
Cecilio Angulo Bahón is a full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB) and the Department of Systems, Automatics and Industrial Informatics Engineering . He leads research in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics , with significant contributions to healthcare data analytics, digital twins, and human-robot collaboration. His research spans machine learning for medical data harmonization, generative adversarial networks in health informatics, and evolutionary algorithms for control systems. Recent publications focus on synthetic healthcare data generation, climate-resilient agriculture , and UMAP-based data analysis . His work bridges AI theory with practical applications in industrial and healthcare domains. Scientific awards include the Sant Jordi 2023 Digital Polytechnic Initiative Award . He has supervised doctoral candidates like Carlos Flores-Vázquez and N. Raya, with key collaborations at the IDEAI-UPC Intelligent Data Science and AI Research Group and the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics (CSIC-UPC).
Talia Ringer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , focusing on making program verification using interactive theorem provers more accessible through improved proof engineering tools and practices. Her research addresses challenges in maintaining proofs as programs evolve and advancing formal verification. Ph.D., University of Washington (2021), NSF GRFP and P.E.O. Fellow B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Maryland Former software engineer at Amazon Her research interests include: Program Verification Proof Engineering Dependent Type Theory Interactive Theorem Provers (Coq) Key trends in her publications include: Automated proof generation and repair using large language models Tool development for Coq and other proof assistants Formal verification of software and data structures Integration of identifiers and type equivalences in verification Test input generation for software reliability Scientific awards and honors: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) P.E.O. Scholar Award She has advised numerous researchers through her work and founded the SIGPLAN-M Mentoring Program and Computing Connections Fellowship . No specific student names are listed in the scraped text.
Tiark Rompf is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University , with research spanning programming languages, compilers, and systems. His work bridges domains including architecture, databases, machine learning, and AI through projects like Reachability Types and Rhyme. Co-director of the Purdue Center for Programming Principles and Software Systems (PurPL) Scientific Advisor at SambaNova Systems Previously a member of the Scala team at EPFL His research focuses on: Runtime code generation and advanced compiler technology Expressive data-centric query languages (Rhyme, Datalog) Reachability type systems for memory safety and effect handling Metaprogramming and logical relations for formal verification Recent publications highlight contributions to Datalog compilation (Flan), nested data structures (Rhyme), and polymorphic reachability types. He leads projects exploring: Compiler optimizations for emerging architectures (GPU, TPU, FPGA) ML-driven compiler improvements Secure multi-party computation via metaprogramming Scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2016) Google Faculty Research Awards (2017, 2018) DOE Early Career Research Award (2017) ACM SIGPLAN PL Software Award (2019) GPCE Test of Time Award (2020) Students and alumni from his group have joined institutions like Databricks, DeepMind, Galois, and Meta. He teaches advanced compiler courses including: CS 590 - Advanced Topics in Compilers CS 352 - Compilers CS 502 - Graduate Compilers
