Published over 70 peer-reviewed communications and journal papers related to applications of Machine Learning to various areas of engineering. Current research is related to cognitive radio, smart grid, and neuroimaging. Did a post-doc in applications of Machine Learning to neuroimaging at the MIND Institute, UNM, in 2003-2004. Has actively collaborated with members of UNM faculty since then. Participated as co-chair of several conference sessions and workshops.
Research Experience
Served as an associate professor at Universidad de Alcalá, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Taught nearly 30 different graduate and undergraduate courses in Electronics, Electric Networks, Electromagnetics, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, or Data Processing. Since 2004, taught exclusively in English in bi-lingual engineering degree programs in Spain. Served as the associate provost for infra-structures and environment, associate dean of the Politecnic School, director of teaching management, and director of several degrees in telecommunications engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Education
MS in Telecommunication Engineering (major in Electronics) from Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, 1994; PhD in Telecommunication Technologies from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 1999 (with honors, University Award to the best PhD of the year in Telecom Technologies).
Background
Research interests include Machine Learning and its applications to signal processing, multimedia and speech processing, decision and estimation theory, neuroimaging, and others. Currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico.
Miscellany
Spends spare time introducing amateur astronomy to his daughter. As a choral singer, participated in numerous classical and baroque concerts for Public Television of Spain, as well as a Handel concert at Carnegie Hall, New York.