Juan Morales-García is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Department of Software and Computing Systems, University of Alicante (Spain). He received his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the Catholic University of Murcia in 2020, 2021 and 2023, respectively. His current research interests include Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning & Deep Learning), High Performance Computing (HPC), Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and Pervasive Computing.   

In the context of his academic background: In 2015, he initiated his studies in Web Application Development, culminating in 2017 with a GPA of 8.7. In the same year, he embarked on a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, concluding in 2020 with a GPA of 9.35, attaining numerous honors and the Extraordinary End of Degree Award. Subsequently, he pursued a Master's in Teacher Training, completing it in 2021 with a GPA of 9.55. Finally, he accomplished his Doctorate in Computer Technologies and Environmental Engineering, graduating in 2023 with a distinction of "Sobresaliente Cum Laude".

In the context of his professional experience as researcher: He possesses six years of research experience, starting in April 2019, during which he has authored numerous scientific articles in high-impact journals (JCR) and contributed to various research projects. Specifically, he has a total of 20 scientific publications in SCIE journals (10 in the first quartile, 5 in the second quartile, 5 in the third quartile, and 0 in the fourth quartile, according to JCR 2024). He also has several contributions to international conferences, including 7 publications in the main track (CORE B) and 6 workshops. Additionally, he has served on the scientific committee of 3 workshops at an international CORE B conference and 2 main tracks at an international conference without CORE. Two distinct grants have been awarded for his research, with one being the FPU, though it was declined due to incompatibility with another university teaching contract. All his research is part of 7 competitive public call research projects, with the role of principal investigator (PI) in two of them and team member in the other five. In addition, he is a member of a consolidated research team known as Web and Knowledge (WaKe) and of the Computer Science Research Institute (IUII). Finally, he is a technical evaluator expert of Research and Development (R&D) projects belonging to European Quality Assurance (EQA).

In the context of his professional experience as professor: He has four years of teaching experience, starting in September 2021, during which he has taught numerous courses in various university programs. In summary, he has delivered a total of 1427.36 hours of teaching in Computer Science (mainly), Telecommunication Technologies, Criminology, Marketing and Commercial Management, Mathematics, and Business Administration degrees, focusing on computer-related subjects. He has supervised 36 Bachelor's theses, 20 Master's theses, and has participated in 51 Bachelor's thesis and 31 Master's thesis defense panels. In terms of teaching innovation, he has 2 published articles in JCR journals, and has participated in a research project on educational innovation. Additionally, he has served as the coordinator for the Scientific Olympiads and the Science and Technology Week in the computer science degree.

Last updated: 01/09/2025