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.
Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Computer Science - 2018
Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Computer Science - 2019
Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Computer Science - 2020
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) table for computer science subject uses the same 13 performance indicators as the overall World University Rankings, but their weight has been recalibrated to suit the CS field.
The 2019 computer science ranking includes 684 universities. DMU was ranked 201–250 in Computer Science and 26th of the 53 listed UK Universities. DMU was ranked 14th among the UK University in Citations - Research Influence.
The 2020 computer science ranking includes 750 universities. DMU was ranked 201–250 in Computer Science and 24th of the 54 listed UK Universities. DMU increased significantly its 2019 ranking position in the Citations - Research Influence being 4th among the 54 listed UK Universities.
The 2015 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) presents the world top 500 universities, as well as the top universities by broad subject fields and for five selected subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Economics/Business). DMU achieved a top 101-150th position for the subject area of Computer Science, out of 200 institutions. There were 16 UK universities ranked for computer science and DMU is the only post-92 UK institution in the Computer Science ranking in joint 9th UK position.
Using a different methodology to 2015, based on research productivity quality, citation, impact, international collaboration, global influence and academic awards, the Shanghai Rankings the 2017 Global Ranking for Computer Science lists the top 500 institutions in the world. DMU is in the 151-200 block of top universities in CS. DMU is 16th out of the 33 UK universities ranked for computer science. DMU was ranked world 6th based on the CNCI criterion (Category Normalized Citation Impact from InCites database to measure average impact of papers authored by an institution in an Academic Subject), and 102th based on the IC criterion (the percentage of Internationally Collaborated papers authored by an institution in an Academic Subject).
The 2018 Global Shanghai Ranking for Computer Science (research) lists DMU with a top ranking of 309 out of the 500 institutions listed. The CS ranking can be consulted at here and the Methodology implemented here. There are 38 UK Universities listed in CS and DMU is ranked 25/38. DMU is also ranked 20/500 (World) based on the CNCI criterion [2nd/38 (UK)] and 111th/500 (World) based on the IC criterion [23rd/38 (UK)].
The 2019 Global Shanghai Ranking for Computer Science (research) lists DMU with a top ranking of 202 out of the 500 institutions listed. The CS ranking can be consulted at here and the Methodology implemented here. There are 38 UK Universities listed in CS and DMU is ranked 21/38. DMU is also ranked World joint 1st/500 based on the CNCI criterion with 100% (only UK institution) [1st/38 (UK)] and 59th/500 (World) based on the IC criterion [15th/38 (UK)].
The 2020 Global Shanghai Ranking for Computer Science (research) lists DMU with a top ranking of 183 out of the 500 institutions listed. The CS ranking can be consulted at here and the Methodology implemented here. There are 39 UK Universities listed in CS and DMU is ranked joint 13th/39. DMU is also ranked World joint 1st/500 based on the CNCI criterion with 100% (only UK institution) [1st/39 (UK)] and 32nd/500 (World) based on the IC criterion [5th/39 (UK)].
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 |