I received the BSc and PhD degrees in Mathematics, both from the University of Granada (Spain) in 1989 and 2000, respectively. In August 2003, I joined De Montfort University (DMU) as a Senior Lecturer. In August 2006, I became a Principal Lecturer and in October 2007 I was awarded the title of Reader in Computational Intelligence. In May 2012, I was appointed Professor of Computational Intelligence and Decision Making.
UoA11: Computer Science and Informatics REF2014 results
| 2014 | UoA11 CSI | FTE | 4* | 3* | 2* | 1* | U | |
| Overall | 24.7 | 9 | 48 | 40 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Outputs | 24.7 | 13.5 | 38.4 | 43.3 | 4.8 | 0 | ||
| Impact | 24.7 | 0 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Environment | 24.7 | 0 | 65 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | UoA23 CSI | FTE | 4* | 3* | 2* | 1* | U | |
| Overall | 22.3 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 15 | 0 |
- The percentage of DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics research graded as 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) increased 12 points to 57% from 45% in 2008. The percentage of research graded as 1* decreased 12 points to 3% from 15% in 2008.
- DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics is ranked 50/89 in the UK in terms of Grade Point Average (GPA) with 2.63 in 2014. This is an increase from a GPA of 2.40 and ranking position 53/81 in 2008.
- Using Research Power (GPA times submitted staff FTEs) DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics moves up 3 places from 2008 to an overall position 35/89.
- DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics is Overall 2nd in the East Midlands behind University of Nottingham and the 4th best modern universities.
Current Position (De Montfort University)
- Professor of Computational Intelligence and Decision Making
- Visiting Professor at Zhejiang Normal University (China)
- Programme Leader of MSc Intelligent Systems (IS)/Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISR)
- Coordinator of the Doctoral Training Programme in Intelligent Systens (DTP IS)
- Coordinator of REF UOA 11: Computer Science and Informatics
- Member of the Faculty of Technology Scholarship Panel
- Member of the School of Computer Science and Informatics Research Committee
- Member of the School of Computer Science and Informatics Industrial Liaison Committee
Employment History
- Founder and Co-Director of DIGITS - De Montfort University Interdisciplinary Group in Intelligent Transport Systems, Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (2011-2013)
- Reader in Computational Intelligence, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (October 2007-May 2012)
- Principal Lecturer, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (August 2006-October 2007)
- Senior Lecturer, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (August 2003-July 2006)
- School Treasurer and Head of Administration, IES Guadalpin, Marbella, Spain (August 2002-July 2003)
- Secondary School Teacher, Regional Government of Andalucia, Spain (September 1990-July 2003)
- Research Associate, Department of Statistics, University of Granada, Spain (May 1990-September 1990)
- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Algebra, University of Granada, Spain (January 1990-March 1990)
Academic Qualifications
- Certificate Successful completion of HEA accredited pathway for staff new to teaching in Higher Education, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (September 2005)
- Outstanding Award for a PhD in Mathematics for the academic year 1999/2000, University of Granada, Spain (27 November 2002)
- PhD in Mathematics (Distinction Cum Laude), Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Granada, Spain (24 March 2000)
- Public examination to become part of government civil service as a secondary school teacher, Ministry of Education and Science, Spanish Government (July 1990)
- Degree in Mathematics (Statistics & Operational Research), University of Granada, Spain (1984-1989)
- Certificate of Pedagogic Aptitude, Institute of Educational Science, University of Granada, Spain (1989)
Memberships
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
- Member of the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT)