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 |
Overall 4* + 3* Research
- 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.
- DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics is up 4 places in the UK ranking to 51/89 in 2014 from 55/81 in 2008.
- The percentage of DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics research graded as 1* decreased 12 points to 3% from 15% in 2008.
GPA
- 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.
Research Power
- 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 (same position for Outputs and Impact, while for Environment position is 32/89).
- DMU UoA11 Computer Science and Informatics is Overall 2nd in the East Midlands behind University of Nottingham (same position for Outputs, Impact and Environment, individually) and the 4th best modern universities.
Without Impact
- Using RAE2008 weights of 70% for outputs and 30% for environment, DMU UoA11 is ranked: 47/89 for GPA (2.62), up 6 places from 2008; and 35/89 for Research power, up 3 places from 2008.
Current Position at De Montfort University
- Professor of Computational Intelligence and Decision Making
- 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)