PhD in Computer Science

Researchers and their research interests.

In this page you will find, grouped by every research line of the PhD program, all researchers involved in the PhD in Computer Science at UAB, a link contact and some keywords of their research interests.

Computational models for artificial vision

Baldrich, Ramon: Color in computer Vision, shadow estimation, detection and removal, color image models, computational approaches to color perception.
Benavente, Robert: Multispectral Imaging, Aerial Imaging, Semantic segmentation.
Bernal, Jorge: Endoscopy Imaging Analysis, Machine Vision, Image Processing, Object Detection, Machine learning.
Escalera, Sergio: Human Pose/Gesture Recovery and Face analysis, Multi-modal behavior analysis, Ensemble Learning and Deep Learning.
Fornés, Alicia: Document Image Analysis and Recognition, Syntactic Pattern Recognition, Document Understanding, Knowledge Modeling, Music Scores Recognition.
Gil, Debora: Mathematical Methods, Medical Imaging Processing, Navigation and positioning, Anatomy Modelling, Diagnosis/intervention support systems.
Gonzàlez, Jordi: Image-based Mental Health Evaluation, Interpretation of Image Sequences, Social Media Analysis.
Hernández Sabaté, Aura: Driving assistance, Head pose estimation, Performance evaluation, Eye tracking, Human behavior analysis.
Herranz, Luis: machine learning, visual understanding, multimodal representations (vision and language, RGB-D), image generation.
Karatzas, Dimosthenis: scene text recognition, robust reading, human-document interaction, document image analysis, Gaze sequence interpretation.
Lladós, Josep: Document Image Analysis and Recognition, Structural Pattern Recognition, Graph-based representations in Computer Vision.
López, Antonio M.: Machine Learning, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, Autonomous Driving, Video Analysis.
Lumbreras, Felipe: 3D Image Processing, Multispectral imaging, Image Processing.
Martí Gòdia, Enric: 3D Computer Graphics.
Mozerov, Mikhail G.: Stereo&Optical Flow in Computer Vision, Segmentaion, Video sequences analysis, Inpainting in Video.
Otazu, Xavier: Computational Neuroscience, Human Vision Modelling, Visual cortex, Color Perception, Depth Perception.
Parraga, C. Alejandro: Color Vision, Comp. modelling of Human Vision, Visual cortex modelling, Psychophysics, Computational Aesthetics.
Ponsa, Daniel: Aerial Imaging, Scene representation, Multispectral imaging.
Raducanu, Bogdan: Face recognition, Manifold Learning, Social Robotics, Wearable Computing.
Ramos Terrades, Oriol: Document Image analysis, Probabilistic Graphical models, Learning methods, Cultural Heritage.
Roca Marvà, F. Xavier: video sequence analysis, pattern recognition models, image acquisition and formation, industrial vision.
Sanchez, Gemma: Document Image Analysis and Recognition, Structural and Syntactic Pattern Recognition, Symbol and handwriting recognition.
Sanchez, Carles: Endoscopy Imaging Analysis, Diagnosis/intervenction support systems, Medical Imaging Processing, Navigation and positioning Bronchoscopy.
Sánchez, Javier: Endoscopy Imaging Analysis, Machine Vision, Image Processing, Image Segmentation, Image acquisition and formation.
Sappa, Angel: 3D Image Processing, Shape/Scene Representation, Multispectral imaging, Vision based driving assistance.
Serrat, Joan: graphical models, novelty detection, driving assistance.
Valveny, Ernest: Text Recognition and Spotting, Document Image Analysis, Graph-based pattern recognition, Contextual image understanding.
van de Weijer, Joost: Color in computer Vision, Deep Learning, Object Recognition.
Vanrell, Maria: Color in computer vision, Understanding Convolutional Neural Networks, Color perception, Visual saliency.
Vazquez-Corral, Javier: Computational Color, Color Imaging, Image Restoration, Vision models for image processing.
Vilariño, Fernando: Eye Tracking, Gaze Interaction, Medical Imaging.

Coding, compression and security

Aulí Llinàs, Francesc: Image and video coding, GPU architectures for image coding, Video streaming, Remote sensing and medical images, Satellite transmission.
Bartrina Rapesta, Joan: Image and Video Coding and Transmission, Remote Sensing and Medical Image Compression.
Basart, Josep Maria: Engineering Ethics, Social Implications of Technology.
Blanes, Ian: Data compression, Onboard Image Data Compression, Remote sensing, CCSDS Standards.
Borges, Quim: Information Theory, Coding Theory, Design Theory, Combinatorics, Graph Theory.
Borrego, Carlos: Opportunistic Networks, Optimal Stopping Theory, Information Centric Networks.
Fernández Córdoba, Cristina: Coding Theory, Additive codes, Z2Z4-codes, Codes over rings, Cyclic codes.
Herrera Joancomartí, Jordi: Security, Cryptography, Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin.
Martí Escalé, Ramon: Opportunistic Networks, Network Security, Distributed Applications.
Navarro-Arribas, Guillermo: Security, Privacy, Privacy-preserving data mining, Cryptocurrencies, Trust management.
Robles Martínez, Sergi: Opportunistic Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Distributed Applications, DTN .
Rifà-Coma, Josep: Information Theory, Coding Theory, Combinatorics, Cryptography, Discrete Mathematics.
Serra-Sagristà, Joan: Source Data Coding, Data Compression and Transmission, Machine Learning Data Compression, Learned Image Coding, Applications to Remote Sensing and Medical Data.
Villanueva, Mercè: Information Theory, Coding Theory, Decoding Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Distributed Storage.

Artificial intelligence

Arcos, Josep Lluís: Machine Learning, Time-Series Analysis, Decision Supports systems, Health Care.
Armengol, Eva: Machine Learning, Data analysis, similarities, preferences, applications.
Blum, Christian: Swarm Intelligence and Metaheuristics.
Cerquides, Jesús: Machine Learning, Energy Systems, Probabilistic Graphical Models, Bayesian statistics, Optimization.
Dellunde, Pilar: Reasoning and Logic, Fuzzy Logic, Reasoning Optimization.
Escalada-Imaz, Gonzalo: Reasoning and Logic, Reasoning Optimization.
García, Pere: Multiagent Systems, Approximate reasoning, Technologies for Conflict Management, Conflict resolution.
Godo, Lluís: Logics for Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic, Knowledge Representation.
Levy, Jordi: SAT, Constraints, Combinatorial Optimization, Complex Networks, Automated Reasoning.
Lopez de Mantaras, Ramon: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Robots, Developmental Robotics, Case-based Reasoning, Computational creativity.
Manyà, Felip: Reasoning and Logic, Reasoning Optimization.
Meseguer, Pedro: Reasoning and Logic, Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization, Validation of KBS.
Noriega, Pablo: Multiagent systems, Social intelligence, Regulated Multiagent Systems, Social simulation, Conflict resolution.
Plaza, Enric: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Case-based Reasoning, Computational creativity, Computational argumentation.
Osman, Nardine: Artificial Intelligence, multi agent systems, formal verification, trust and reputation.
Puyol-Gruart, Josep: Artificial Intelligence, Multiagent systems, Knowledge-based systems, Preferences, Applications.
Rodriguez-Aguilar, Juan Antonio: multi-agent systems, collective intelligence, optimization, energy systems, participatory systems.
Sabater Mir, Jordi: Social Simulation, Cognitive agent architectures, Embodied virtual agents.
Schorlemmer, Marco: Multiagent Systems, trust alignment and adaptation, agreement technologies.
Sierra, Carles: Artificial Intelligence, Multiagent systems, Negotiation, Trust, Norms.

High performance computing

César, Eduardo: High Performance Computing, Performance Analysis and Tuning, Performance Tools, Agent-based Model Simulations, Machine Learning based Performance Models.
Cortés, Anna: High Performance Computing, Computational science, Modelling and simulation, Environmental applications, Performance engineering, Machine learning solutions for Environmental applications.
Espinosa, Antonio: GPU computing in accelerators platforms, Cloud computing in Amazon Web Services platform, Big data analysis in bioinformatics, RISC-V architectures.
Franco, Daniel: Computer Architecture, Parallel Computing Interconnection Networks, Routing Methods, Modelling and Simulation of interconnection networks, Interconnection Networks Evaluation.
Hernández Budé, Porfidio: High Performance Computing, Bioinformatics, Resource managers for parallel infrastructures, Data intensive computing, Parallel I/O.
Heymann, Elisa: Software Security, Security for Cyber-Physical Systems, Cloud Computing.
Jorba, Josep: Automatic performance analysis, multicore computing, GPU computing, Cloud Computing, Parallel Scientific Applications, Agent-based Model Simulations.
Luque, Emilio: Agent-Based Modelling and Simulation, Smart Health Services, Performance Prediction and Scalability in HPC, Fault Tolerance in Parallel Computers.
Marco-Sola, Santiago : Bioinformatics, High Performance Computing, Hardware accelerators.
Margalef, Tomàs: High Performance Computing, Computational science, Modelling and simulation, Environmental applications, Performance engineering.
Méndez, Sandra: Parallel Input/Output.
Moreno, Andreu: High Performance Computing, Agent-based Model Simulations, Performance Models, Analysis Tools.
Moure, Juan Carlos: High Performance Computing, GPU Computing, Autonomous Driving, Bioinformatics.
Rexachs, Dolores: Fault tolerance in Parallel Computers (Cluster and Cloud), Parallel Input/Output, Evaluation and Performance Prediction in HPC, Smart Health Services.
Ripoll, Ana : Bioinformatics, Big data, High Performance Computing, Data intensive computing.
Sanjuan Gómez, Gemma : High Performance Computing, Computational science, Modelling and simulation, Environmental applications, Machine Learning Solutions.
Senar, Miquel Àngel : High Performance Computing, Bioinformatics, Resource management in parallel and distributed systems, Data intensive computing, Performance engineering.
Sikora, Anna: High Performance Computing, Performance Analysis and Tuning, Performance Tools, Scalability in HPC, Machine Learning based Performance Models.
Sorribes, Joan: High Performance Computing, Performance Analysis and Tuning, Performance Tools, Agent-based Model Simulations, Performance engineering.
Suppi, Remo: Big Data Analytics, High Performance Simulation, Agent-Based Modeling (ABM).
Wong, Álvaro: Smart Health Services, Performance Prediction and Scalability in HPC.