Director
Dr. Domenec Puig
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Dr. Domenec Puig
Dr. Domenec Puig received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, in 1992 and 2004, respectively. In 1992, he joined the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, University Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain, where he is currently Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering. Since July 2006, he is the Head of the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at the same university. His research interests include image processing, texture analysis, perceptual models, scene analysis, and mobile robotics. He has participated or managed over 30 funded research projects related to his topics of interest. He has published numerous ISI-JCR journal papers and contributions in international conferences. He has recently supervised 4 Ph.D. theses related to Computer Vision, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition disciplines. He is currently the principal investigador in the URV of the IA-BioBreast project “TIN2012-37171-C02-02” funded by the Spanish Government, and the GAME-ABLING project "EU-FP7-SME-2012-1-315032" funded by the EU under the FP7.
Post-Doc Researchers
Dr. Julián Cristiano
Dr. Hatem Rashwan
Dr. Mohamed Abdel
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Dr. Julián Cristiano
Julián Cristiano received the B.S degree in Electronic Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander in 2007, Bucaramanga, Colombia and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain in 2009 and 2016, respectively. His Ph.D. Thesis was titled: “Generation and Control of Locomotion for Biped Robots based on Biologically Inspired Approaches“. His research interests include robotics, biologically inspired control, adaptive control systems, evolutionary computation, image processing and neuroscience. -
Dr. Hatem Rashwan
Hatem A. Rashwan received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from South Valley University (Aswan, Egypt) in 2002, M.Sc. degree in Computer Vision from South Valley University (Aswan, Egypt) in 2007, and PhD degree in Computer Vision from Rovira i Virgili University, Spain in 2014. Between 2004 and 2009, he joined the Electrical Engineering Department, Aswan Faculty of Engineering in South Valley University in Egypt as a assistant lecturer. In 2010, he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona, Spain) where he was a Ph.D. student until Dec. 2013. From 2014, he is a research assistant in IRCV group, Rovira i Virgili University. His research interests include image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning. -
Dr. Mohamed Abdel
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Nasser is an Assistant Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering, Aswan University, Egypt. He received the Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics, University Rovira i Virgili, Spain, in 2016 (Excellent-Cum Laude). He received the B.sc. and M.sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Department of Electrical Engineering, Aswan University, Egypt, in 2009 and 2013, respectively. He contributed to a research project funded by the Spanish government called: IA-BioBreast. He is an active reviewer for many indexed journals. He is a co-author of several articles published in indexed journals, book chapters, and conferences. His current interests include medical image analysis, deep learning, activity recognition, computer vision and pattern recognition.
Senior Collaborators
Dr. Miguel Angel Garcia
Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí
Dr. Angel Domingo Sappa
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Dr. Miguel Angel Garcia
Miguel A. Garcia received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, in 1989, 1991, and 1996, respectively. He joined the Department of Software at Polytechnic
University of Catalonia in 1996 as an Assistant Professor. From 1997 to 2006, he was with the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Rovira
i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, where he was the Head of Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group. In 2006, he joined the Department of Informatics Engineering at Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, and in 2010 the Department of Electronic and Communications Technology, at Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, where he is currently Associate Professor and member of the Video Processing and Understanding Lab. His research interests include image processing, computer vision, 3-D modeling, and mobile robotics.
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Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí
Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí owns a Degree in Industrial Engineering (1996), majored in Electricity, followed by a Master Thesis devoted to Computer Vision (1998), and a PhD. in Industrial Engineering (2005) in the Control, Robotics and Computer Vision program at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). He has more than 10 years of research experience in Computer Vision from his work at the Industrial Informatics and Robotics Institute (IRI), Barcelona, and his previous position at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Japan. His topics and interests are Analysis of Images and Video Sequences, detection and tracking of Moving Objects, detection and Tracking of Moving Body Parts, 3D Geometric Estimation and Correction, and Pattern Recognition and Statistical Modelling. He has also participated in several European Funded projects (FP7 and H2020).
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Dr. Angel Domingo Sappa
I received the electro-mechanical engineering degree in 1995 from National University of La Pampa, Argentina, and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering in 1999, from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
From 1999 to 2002, I did my post-doctorate research at the robotics and artificial intelligence group of LAAS-CNRS (Toulouse, France) and at Z+F UK Ltd., (Manchester, UK). From September 2002 to August 2003, I was with the Informatics and Telematics Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece, as a Marie Curie Research Fellow. Since September 2003, I have been with the Computer Vision Center, Barcelona, Spain, as a Ramon y Cajal Research Fellow.
In 2009 I became a Senior Researcher of the Computer Vision Center where I am currently working as a member of the ADAS group. My research interests span a broad spectrum within 2-D and 3-D image processing. Current research focuses on stereo image processing and analysis, 3-D modeling, and multispectral imaging.
PhD Candidates
Tarik Hannoun
Mariam M. Hassan
Muhammad Mursil
Moona Mazher
Hussein Hasan Hameed
Najwa Sharaf Aldeen
Syeda Furruka Banu
Maryam Tahmooresi
Ammar Akran
Nadeem Al Kilani
Armin Masoumian
Saif AlKhalidy
Loay Hassan
Joao Schuler
Jose Escorcia Gutierrez
Joan Oliver
Luis Hernando
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Tarik Hannoun
Tarik Hannoun was hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Sofware Engineering. Currently, he is a PhD student at URV University, Doctoral Program in Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security. he has more than 20 years of experience developing commercial and public sector database design, specializing in data analysis, software engineering, and ERP consulting
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Mariam M. Hassan
Mariam M. Hassan is a PhD candidate at Rovira i Virgili University, specializing in machine learning and deep learning for medical applications. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked as an assistant lecturer at the Institute of National Planning. In 2020, she completed her Master's Degree in computer science at Cairo University. As a researcher, she is dedicated to using advanced computational techniques to tackle challenges in the healthcare field.
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Muhammad Mursil
Muhammad Mursil, from Pakistan, is a predoctoral researcher affiliated with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain. He did his Master's degree in Software Engineering from Northeastern University, China and his Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Riphah International University, Pakistan. He also worked at NEUSOFT Corporation, Shenyang, China as an R&D Engineer. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning with the application of these technologies in different walks of life, especially in the field of Medical.
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Moona Mazher
Moona Mazher is doing her Ph.D. on ‘Brain Tumor Segmentation & Prognosis Analysis’. Previously, she did her master's in ‘Electrical & Electronics Engineering’ on the topic of ‘Cognitive Load assessment’ from UTP Malaysia. In her bachelor’s degree, she obtained the 1st position and received a gold medal. She has been actively participating in the MICCAI (Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions) and has secured top five and even 1st position in many MICCAI challenges. Her areas of interest are machine learning, deep learning, medical imaging and signal processing, computer vision, and explainable AI. She has published many reputed journal and conference papers related to the area of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in the field of medical imaging and signal processing.
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Hussein Hasan Hameed
Hussein Hasan Hameed is a Ph.D. student at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Universitat Rovira i Virgili. His exceptional academic credentials include a Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Hussein's passion for technology and innovation has led him to become a speaker at Google Development Group, where he shares his insights and knowledge with a wider audience. His expertise in the field of AI, augmented reality, deep learning, and digital transformation has earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
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Najwa Sharaf Aldeen
Najwa Sharaf received a BS degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) in 2014, the M.Sc. Degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) in 2022. In 2020, she joined the Intelligence Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain), where she was a Master's Student until Sep. 2020. From Sep. 2023 until now, she joined the IRCV Group where she is a Ph.D. Student. Her research interests include image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning.
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Syeda Furruka Banu
Syeda Furruka Banu is a Ph.D. student at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Universitat Rovira i Virgili. She started her Ph.D. program in February 2021 and is currently researching deep learning in medical image analysis, focusing on developing robust radiomics for characterizing lung cancer aggressiveness and prognosis through image analysis of multimodal radiological images. Ms. Banu received her Master's in Technology and Engineering Management from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2018. She worked as a Research Assistant during her Masters's studies. She received her B.Sc. degree from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, in 2011. Her research interests include the areas of machine learning and deep learning for medical image analysis.
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Maryam Tahmooresi
Maryam Tahmooresi from Iran holds a Bachelor's degree in IT engineering from the Islamic Azad University of Parand(IAU) in 2015 and holds a Master's degree in Software engineering from Asia Pacific University (APU) of Malaysia in 2019 as a top student of the department. In 2021, joined Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at URV (Tarragona, Spain). Her research interests include image processing, computer vision, medical image analysis, machine learning, Fuzzy neural network, and Radiomics.
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Ammar Akran
Ammar Mohammed Okran Almasrwhi is presently serving as a pre-doctoral researcher affiliated with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) which he received in 2010, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) which he obtained in 2018. In December of the same year, he commenced his doctoral studies at Rovira i Virgili university, Tarragona, Spain. His research interests revolve around various domains, such as Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image classification, Object detection, and Semantic and Instance segmentation.
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Nadeem Al Kilani
Nadeem Al Kilani, a Palestinian citizen, later he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain) as a Ph.D. student.
His research is interested in studying the latest techniques in computer vision and deep learning for the classification and segmentation of ultrasound breast cancer.
He got his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Birzeit University in 2005 and got his master’s degree in software engineering from Birzeit University in 2019.
He has a solid experience in IT/ Software development, software analysis, and QA that he gained from prestigious organizations and leading companies.
Now, he is interested in medical image analysis, Deep learning, Machine learning, Image processing, Computer vision, Text Mining, NLP.
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Armin Masoumian
Armin Masoumian received the B.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary, in 2017 and the M.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Systems from Kingston University, London, U.K. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group (IRCV) at the University of Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain. Also, He is working as a scholar visitor at the University of California, Riverside, CA, USA. His current research interests include machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and mechatronics.
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Saif AlKhalidy
Saif Khalid Musleh from the State of Iraq holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Al-Qadisiyah University (Diwaniyah, Iraq) in 2005, and holds a Master's degree. I did my MSc in Information Systems from Osmania University (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) in 2015. In 2020 I joined Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain). His research interests include image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and medical imaging.
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Loay Hassan
Loay Abdelrahim Hassan from Egypt. He holds a Bachelor's degree in communication engineering from Aswan University (Aswan, Egypt) in 2010, and holds a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligent in 2015 from the same university. He worked as an assistant researcher at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO), Aswan University for 4 years. In 2021, he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain). His research interests include medical image processing, computer vision, and Deep learning.
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Joao Schuler
Joao Schuler is a pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili.
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Jose Escorcia Gutierrez
Jose Escorcia Gutierrez is a pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili.
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Joan Oliver
Joan Oliver (M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering) is Research Manager at IRD. He has over 14 years of experience
developing robots and robotic solutions for several markets, including surgery, academia, events and retail. He
has lead technical teams and projects and he is also experienced in business development and entrepreneurship.
At the IRD, he has defined the business strategy and plan, including research priorities and innovation roadmap,
and is responsible for the overall coordination, research partnerships and innovation activities.
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Luis Hernando
My name is Luis Hernando Rios González. I'm from Colombia. I am Electronics engineer and master of science in engineering of Vladimir Polytechnic Institute, Russian, specialist in digital systems and computer, Degree of Advanced Studies in automatic.
Alumni
Dr. Saddam Abdulwahab
Dr. Nasibeh Saffari
Dr. Vivek Singh
Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker
Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi
Dr. Adel Saleh
Dr. Jainendra Shukla
Dr. Hamed H. Aghdam
Dr. Farhan Akram
Dr. Jordi Bautista
Dr. Purushotham Muniganti
Dr. Said David Pertuz Arroyo
Dr. Jaime Melendez Rodriguez
Dr. Rodrigo Moreno
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Dr. Saddam Abdulwahab
Saddam Abdulwahab received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili. He received a BS degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) in 2012, the M.Sc. Degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) in 2017. Between 2012 and 2015, I joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Hodeidah University in Yemen as a lecturer, Also, Between 2015 and 2016, I joined the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Sana'a University in Yemen as a lecturer. In 2016, I joined the Intelligent Technologies for Advanced Knowledge Acquisition ITAKA Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain), where I was a Master's Student until Sep. 2017. I started my Ph.D. From Sep. 2017 in Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at Rovira, I Virgili Tarragona, Spain. My research interests include Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image classification, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, 2D/3D image registration and reconstruction.
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Dr. Nasibeh Saffari
Nasibeh Saffari received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics
and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security,
Rovira i Virgili University. Her main research interests are image processing, medical image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning.
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Dr. Vivek Singh
Dr. Vivek Kumar Singh received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics
and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security,
Rovira i Virgili University, since, December 2016. He received his Bachelor degree in
Electronics and Communication Engineering from Gautam Buddha Technical University,
Lucknow India and a Master in Signal Processing from the Sam Higginbottom Institute of
Agriculture Technology and Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad, India, in 2011 and 2013,
respectively. In 2012, he joined the Administrative department as an officer in Uttar Pradesh,
India. During 2013 to 2016 he involved in some research academic work and also handled
administrative law and order of Uttar Pradesh State. His research interests include image
processing, medical image analysis, machine learning, deep learning, Signal processing.
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Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker
Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Rovira i Virgili Univerisity, since, September 2016. He received his B.S. degree from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, in 2009, and his M.S. degree from Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea, in 2013 supported by the Korean government “Brain Korea21 (BK21)” scholarship program. From September 2013 to August 2016, he worked as a researcher on a project from National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) that is funded by the Ministry of Education of South Korea. During that time he worked for developing smart traffic monitoring system based on computer vision methods. His research interests include the areas of image processing, pattern recognition, computer vision, machine learning and deep learning.
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Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi
Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi received a Ph.D. in the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics in University of Rovira i Virgili, Spain. She is mainly interested in Computer Vision and Machine Leaning and specifically her research interests include object detection and recognition, fine-grained object recognition, deep learning and attribute based object representation.
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Dr. Adel Saleh
Not available.
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Dr. Jainendra Shukla
Jainendra Shukla is currently a PhD candidate at Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona with Ave Maria Foundation, Barcelona. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree with specialization in Information Technology in First Class with Distinction from University of Mumbai in 2009. He pursued his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree with specialization in Robotics from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) in 2012. He has been awarded Sir Ratan Tata Trust’s Scholarship for academic excellence in 2006-07 and a National Scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD), Govt of India in 2010. Presenty he is a research grant holder under the "Doctorats Industrial" Programme of AGAUR, Government of Catalunya. During 2013-14 he was a Research Scholar at CINVESTAV in Guadalajara, Mexico. Previously he has worked as intern at PAL Robotics, Spain and as Lecturer at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, India. His research interests include Social and Rehabilitation Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
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Dr. Hamed H. Aghdam
Hamed H. Aghdam received his M.Sc degree in artificial intelligence and robotic in 2012. He has worked as a software developer and conference organizer in several companies and institutions in the past. He has been also awarded in some robotic competitions and conferences. He is now a PhD candidate at the School of Computer Engineering and Mathematics, University Rovira i Virgili, Spain. His research interests include deep learning, motion understanding, egocentric video analysis and human activity understanding. He has actively contributed to a project funded by the government of Spain called CV-BREAST. He is also the machine vision researcher and developer for Game-abling project funded by European Union.
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Dr. Farhan Akram
Farhan Akram is a PhD student and pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Rovira i Virgili Univerisity, since, April 2014. From August 2011 to August 2013, he worked as a research assistant at the Visual Image Media lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea. During that time he worked on active contour and level set methods and their applications in medical image analysis. He did his Masters in Computer Engineering from Chung-Ang University on August 2013 on Chung-Ang University Asian Young Scientists Scholarship (CAYSS). Previously, he did his Bachelors in Computer Engineering from COMSATS Institute of Information technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2010.
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Dr. Jordi Bautista
Jordi Bautista is Ph.D. in Robotics for the University of Rovira i Virgili (URV). He works in Ateknea Solutions giving support to the Computer Vision department in the robotics project VINBOT, which belongs to an Industrial Doctorate program in collaboration with the URV. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering and a M.Sc . degree in Robotics and Automation. His previous experience include 6 years of technical project managing and 3 more years of software development and testing.
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Dr. Purushotham Muniganti
Purushotham Muniganti received the M.Tech in spatial information technology with Roll of honour from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, in 2005, and M.S in Computer Engineering with the specialization in Artificial Intelligence from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, in 2010. In February 2016 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Swarm Robotic Systems: Y-Pod formation with analysis on scalability and stability". His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Multi agent systems, Swarm robotics , Cooperative robotics, Image Processing and Soft Computing.
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Dr. Said David Pertuz Arroyo
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Dr. Jaime Melendez Rodriguez
Jaime Melendez received the M.S. in Electronics Engineering from Antenor Orrego University, Trujillo, Peru, in 2002, Information Technologies from Polytechnic University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, in 2005, and Computer Engineering from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, in 2007. In October 2010 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Supervised and Unsupervised Segmentation of Textured Images by Efficient Multi-Level Pattern Classification". He is currently a Post-Doc researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at Rovira i Virgili University. His research interests include pattern recognition, image processing, texture analysis and robotics.
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Dr. Rodrigo Moreno
Rodrigo Moreno received a BSc and a MSc in computer science from the University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia in 1995 and 1997 respectively, a BSc in electrical engineering from the National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia in 1995, a MSc in organizations management from the University of Quebec, Chicoutimi, Canada in 2006, and a Diploma in Advanced Studies in advanced automation and robotics from the Polytechnical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain in 2007. Between 1997 and 1999, he was involved in engineering projects in colombian companies. In 1999, he joined the St. Martin University, Bogotá, Colombia, where he was the Head of the Department of Computer Science from 2001 to 2006. In 2006, he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at the Rovira I Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain. In November 2010 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Robust Perceptual Organization Techniques for Analysis of Color Images". He is currently a Post-Doc researcher. His research interests are related to the application of perceptual-based techniques in image analysis and computer vision.
Technician
Albert Blasco
Francesc Porta
Victor Colomé
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Albert Blasco
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Francesc Porta
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Victor Colomé
External Collaborators
Sergio Pérez
Xavier Moreno Martinez
Andreu Sintas Anton
Jordina Torrents Barrera
José Carvalho
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Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez graduated in Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2017.
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Xavier Moreno Martinez
Xavi graduated in Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2016, completing his final degree adding A.I. capabilities to Nao robot. Now he's working on two different H2020 projects granted by the European Comission
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Andreu Sintas Anton
Andreu Sintas Anton graduated in Electric Engineering at the Universitat Rovira I Virgili in 2014, completing his final degree project in mobile robot system analysis at DHBW Karlsruhe, Germany. He also obtained his Master Degree in Environmental Engineering and Safety at the Universitat Rovira I Virgili in 2015. Presently he is a technician in the department on projects linked to computer vision. Previously, he has worked as an intern in Fraunhofer ICT and Dow Chemical Spain.
His research interests include 3D vision and modelling, artificial intelligence, mobile robotics, risk management and computer vision.
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Jordina Torrents Barrera
Jordina Torrents Barrena received her Computer Systems technical Engineering in 2013. She later graduated in Computer Engineering at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2014, after completing both final degree projects in medical image analysis. She obtained her Master Degree in Computer Engineering: Computer Security and Intelligent Systems at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2016 and a Master Degree in Computer Vision at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (coordinator institution), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Politènica de Catalunya and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in 2016.
Her research interests include medical imaging, biomedical signal processing, deep learning, 3D vision, machine learning and kernel methods. She actively contributes to several European and National ongoing projects in the group. So far, she has published over 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
Email: jordina.torrents@urv.cat
Address: Lab 142, Computer Engineering Department, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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José Carvalho
José Gilmar Nunes de Carvalho Filho received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Sergipe in 2010, Sergipe, Brazil and M.S. degree in Automation Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 2010, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Automation Engineering at the Department of Automation and Control, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil. His research interests include multi-robot systems coordination, robot localization and image processing for robotics.
Dr. Miguel Angel Garcia
Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí
Dr. Angel Domingo Sappa
Dr. Miguel Angel Garcia
Miguel A. Garcia received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, in 1989, 1991, and 1996, respectively. He joined the Department of Software at Polytechnic
University of Catalonia in 1996 as an Assistant Professor. From 1997 to 2006, he was with the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Rovira
i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, where he was the Head of Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group. In 2006, he joined the Department of Informatics Engineering at Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, and in 2010 the Department of Electronic and Communications Technology, at Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, where he is currently Associate Professor and member of the Video Processing and Understanding Lab. His research interests include image processing, computer vision, 3-D modeling, and mobile robotics.
Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí
Dr. Jaume Vergés Llahí owns a Degree in Industrial Engineering (1996), majored in Electricity, followed by a Master Thesis devoted to Computer Vision (1998), and a PhD. in Industrial Engineering (2005) in the Control, Robotics and Computer Vision program at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). He has more than 10 years of research experience in Computer Vision from his work at the Industrial Informatics and Robotics Institute (IRI), Barcelona, and his previous position at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Japan. His topics and interests are Analysis of Images and Video Sequences, detection and tracking of Moving Objects, detection and Tracking of Moving Body Parts, 3D Geometric Estimation and Correction, and Pattern Recognition and Statistical Modelling. He has also participated in several European Funded projects (FP7 and H2020).
Dr. Angel Domingo Sappa
I received the electro-mechanical engineering degree in 1995 from National University of La Pampa, Argentina, and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering in 1999, from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
From 1999 to 2002, I did my post-doctorate research at the robotics and artificial intelligence group of LAAS-CNRS (Toulouse, France) and at Z+F UK Ltd., (Manchester, UK). From September 2002 to August 2003, I was with the Informatics and Telematics Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece, as a Marie Curie Research Fellow. Since September 2003, I have been with the Computer Vision Center, Barcelona, Spain, as a Ramon y Cajal Research Fellow.
In 2009 I became a Senior Researcher of the Computer Vision Center where I am currently working as a member of the ADAS group. My research interests span a broad spectrum within 2-D and 3-D image processing. Current research focuses on stereo image processing and analysis, 3-D modeling, and multispectral imaging.
Tarik Hannoun
Mariam M. Hassan
Muhammad Mursil
Moona Mazher
Hussein Hasan Hameed
Najwa Sharaf Aldeen
Syeda Furruka Banu
Maryam Tahmooresi
Ammar Akran
Nadeem Al Kilani
Armin Masoumian
Saif AlKhalidy
Loay Hassan
Joao Schuler
Jose Escorcia Gutierrez
Joan Oliver
Luis Hernando
Tarik Hannoun
Tarik Hannoun was hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Sofware Engineering. Currently, he is a PhD student at URV University, Doctoral Program in Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security. he has more than 20 years of experience developing commercial and public sector database design, specializing in data analysis, software engineering, and ERP consulting
Mariam M. Hassan
Mariam M. Hassan is a PhD candidate at Rovira i Virgili University, specializing in machine learning and deep learning for medical applications. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked as an assistant lecturer at the Institute of National Planning. In 2020, she completed her Master's Degree in computer science at Cairo University. As a researcher, she is dedicated to using advanced computational techniques to tackle challenges in the healthcare field.
Muhammad Mursil
Muhammad Mursil, from Pakistan, is a predoctoral researcher affiliated with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain. He did his Master's degree in Software Engineering from Northeastern University, China and his Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Riphah International University, Pakistan. He also worked at NEUSOFT Corporation, Shenyang, China as an R&D Engineer. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning with the application of these technologies in different walks of life, especially in the field of Medical.
Moona Mazher
Moona Mazher is doing her Ph.D. on ‘Brain Tumor Segmentation & Prognosis Analysis’. Previously, she did her master's in ‘Electrical & Electronics Engineering’ on the topic of ‘Cognitive Load assessment’ from UTP Malaysia. In her bachelor’s degree, she obtained the 1st position and received a gold medal. She has been actively participating in the MICCAI (Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions) and has secured top five and even 1st position in many MICCAI challenges. Her areas of interest are machine learning, deep learning, medical imaging and signal processing, computer vision, and explainable AI. She has published many reputed journal and conference papers related to the area of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in the field of medical imaging and signal processing.
Hussein Hasan Hameed
Hussein Hasan Hameed is a Ph.D. student at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Universitat Rovira i Virgili. His exceptional academic credentials include a Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Hussein's passion for technology and innovation has led him to become a speaker at Google Development Group, where he shares his insights and knowledge with a wider audience. His expertise in the field of AI, augmented reality, deep learning, and digital transformation has earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
Najwa Sharaf Aldeen
Najwa Sharaf received a BS degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) in 2014, the M.Sc. Degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) in 2022. In 2020, she joined the Intelligence Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain), where she was a Master's Student until Sep. 2020. From Sep. 2023 until now, she joined the IRCV Group where she is a Ph.D. Student. Her research interests include image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning.
Syeda Furruka Banu
Syeda Furruka Banu is a Ph.D. student at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Universitat Rovira i Virgili. She started her Ph.D. program in February 2021 and is currently researching deep learning in medical image analysis, focusing on developing robust radiomics for characterizing lung cancer aggressiveness and prognosis through image analysis of multimodal radiological images. Ms. Banu received her Master's in Technology and Engineering Management from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2018. She worked as a Research Assistant during her Masters's studies. She received her B.Sc. degree from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, in 2011. Her research interests include the areas of machine learning and deep learning for medical image analysis.
Maryam Tahmooresi
Maryam Tahmooresi from Iran holds a Bachelor's degree in IT engineering from the Islamic Azad University of Parand(IAU) in 2015 and holds a Master's degree in Software engineering from Asia Pacific University (APU) of Malaysia in 2019 as a top student of the department. In 2021, joined Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at URV (Tarragona, Spain). Her research interests include image processing, computer vision, medical image analysis, machine learning, Fuzzy neural network, and Radiomics.
Ammar Akran
Ammar Mohammed Okran Almasrwhi is presently serving as a pre-doctoral researcher affiliated with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) which he received in 2010, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) which he obtained in 2018. In December of the same year, he commenced his doctoral studies at Rovira i Virgili university, Tarragona, Spain. His research interests revolve around various domains, such as Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image classification, Object detection, and Semantic and Instance segmentation.
Nadeem Al Kilani
Nadeem Al Kilani, a Palestinian citizen, later he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain) as a Ph.D. student.
His research is interested in studying the latest techniques in computer vision and deep learning for the classification and segmentation of ultrasound breast cancer.
He got his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Birzeit University in 2005 and got his master’s degree in software engineering from Birzeit University in 2019.
He has a solid experience in IT/ Software development, software analysis, and QA that he gained from prestigious organizations and leading companies.
Now, he is interested in medical image analysis, Deep learning, Machine learning, Image processing, Computer vision, Text Mining, NLP.
Armin Masoumian
Armin Masoumian received the B.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary, in 2017 and the M.Sc. degree in Mechatronics Systems from Kingston University, London, U.K. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group (IRCV) at the University of Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain. Also, He is working as a scholar visitor at the University of California, Riverside, CA, USA. His current research interests include machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and mechatronics.
Saif AlKhalidy
Saif Khalid Musleh from the State of Iraq holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Al-Qadisiyah University (Diwaniyah, Iraq) in 2005, and holds a Master's degree. I did my MSc in Information Systems from Osmania University (Hyderabad, Telangana, India) in 2015. In 2020 I joined Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain). His research interests include image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and medical imaging.
Loay Hassan
Loay Abdelrahim Hassan from Egypt. He holds a Bachelor's degree in communication engineering from Aswan University (Aswan, Egypt) in 2010, and holds a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligent in 2015 from the same university. He worked as an assistant researcher at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO), Aswan University for 4 years. In 2021, he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision IRCV Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain). His research interests include medical image processing, computer vision, and Deep learning.
Joao Schuler
Joao Schuler is a pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili.
Jose Escorcia Gutierrez
Jose Escorcia Gutierrez is a pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili.
Joan Oliver
Joan Oliver (M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering) is Research Manager at IRD. He has over 14 years of experience
developing robots and robotic solutions for several markets, including surgery, academia, events and retail. He
has lead technical teams and projects and he is also experienced in business development and entrepreneurship.
At the IRD, he has defined the business strategy and plan, including research priorities and innovation roadmap,
and is responsible for the overall coordination, research partnerships and innovation activities.
Luis Hernando
My name is Luis Hernando Rios González. I'm from Colombia. I am Electronics engineer and master of science in engineering of Vladimir Polytechnic Institute, Russian, specialist in digital systems and computer, Degree of Advanced Studies in automatic.
Dr. Saddam Abdulwahab
Dr. Nasibeh Saffari
Dr. Vivek Singh
Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker
Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi
Dr. Adel Saleh
Dr. Jainendra Shukla
Dr. Hamed H. Aghdam
Dr. Farhan Akram
Dr. Jordi Bautista
Dr. Purushotham Muniganti
Dr. Said David Pertuz Arroyo
Dr. Jaime Melendez Rodriguez
Dr. Rodrigo Moreno
Dr. Saddam Abdulwahab
Saddam Abdulwahab received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group at the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, University of Rovira i Virgili. He received a BS degree in Computer Science from Hodeidah University (Hodeidah, Yemen) in 2012, the M.Sc. Degree in Computer Security And Artificial Intelligence from URV (Tarragona, Spain) in 2017. Between 2012 and 2015, I joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Hodeidah University in Yemen as a lecturer, Also, Between 2015 and 2016, I joined the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Sana'a University in Yemen as a lecturer. In 2016, I joined the Intelligent Technologies for Advanced Knowledge Acquisition ITAKA Group, DEIM at URV (Tarragona, Spain), where I was a Master's Student until Sep. 2017. I started my Ph.D. From Sep. 2017 in Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at Rovira, I Virgili Tarragona, Spain. My research interests include Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image classification, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, 2D/3D image registration and reconstruction.
Dr. Nasibeh Saffari
Nasibeh Saffari received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics
and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security,
Rovira i Virgili University. Her main research interests are image processing, medical image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning.
Dr. Vivek Singh
Dr. Vivek Kumar Singh received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics
and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security,
Rovira i Virgili University, since, December 2016. He received his Bachelor degree in
Electronics and Communication Engineering from Gautam Buddha Technical University,
Lucknow India and a Master in Signal Processing from the Sam Higginbottom Institute of
Agriculture Technology and Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad, India, in 2011 and 2013,
respectively. In 2012, he joined the Administrative department as an officer in Uttar Pradesh,
India. During 2013 to 2016 he involved in some research academic work and also handled
administrative law and order of Uttar Pradesh State. His research interests include image
processing, medical image analysis, machine learning, deep learning, Signal processing.
Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker
Dr. Mostafa Kamal Sarker received a Ph.D. at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Rovira i Virgili Univerisity, since, September 2016. He received his B.S. degree from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh, in 2009, and his M.S. degree from Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea, in 2013 supported by the Korean government “Brain Korea21 (BK21)” scholarship program. From September 2013 to August 2016, he worked as a researcher on a project from National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) that is funded by the Ministry of Education of South Korea. During that time he worked for developing smart traffic monitoring system based on computer vision methods. His research interests include the areas of image processing, pattern recognition, computer vision, machine learning and deep learning.
Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi
Dr. Elnaz J. Heravi received a Ph.D. in the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics in University of Rovira i Virgili, Spain. She is mainly interested in Computer Vision and Machine Leaning and specifically her research interests include object detection and recognition, fine-grained object recognition, deep learning and attribute based object representation.
Dr. Adel Saleh
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Dr. Jainendra Shukla
Jainendra Shukla is currently a PhD candidate at Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona with Ave Maria Foundation, Barcelona. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree with specialization in Information Technology in First Class with Distinction from University of Mumbai in 2009. He pursued his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree with specialization in Robotics from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) in 2012. He has been awarded Sir Ratan Tata Trust’s Scholarship for academic excellence in 2006-07 and a National Scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD), Govt of India in 2010. Presenty he is a research grant holder under the "Doctorats Industrial" Programme of AGAUR, Government of Catalunya. During 2013-14 he was a Research Scholar at CINVESTAV in Guadalajara, Mexico. Previously he has worked as intern at PAL Robotics, Spain and as Lecturer at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, India. His research interests include Social and Rehabilitation Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Dr. Hamed H. Aghdam
Hamed H. Aghdam received his M.Sc degree in artificial intelligence and robotic in 2012. He has worked as a software developer and conference organizer in several companies and institutions in the past. He has been also awarded in some robotic competitions and conferences. He is now a PhD candidate at the School of Computer Engineering and Mathematics, University Rovira i Virgili, Spain. His research interests include deep learning, motion understanding, egocentric video analysis and human activity understanding. He has actively contributed to a project funded by the government of Spain called CV-BREAST. He is also the machine vision researcher and developer for Game-abling project funded by European Union.
Dr. Farhan Akram
Farhan Akram is a PhD student and pre-doctoral researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision group, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics Security, Rovira i Virgili Univerisity, since, April 2014. From August 2011 to August 2013, he worked as a research assistant at the Visual Image Media lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea. During that time he worked on active contour and level set methods and their applications in medical image analysis. He did his Masters in Computer Engineering from Chung-Ang University on August 2013 on Chung-Ang University Asian Young Scientists Scholarship (CAYSS). Previously, he did his Bachelors in Computer Engineering from COMSATS Institute of Information technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2010.
Dr. Jordi Bautista
Jordi Bautista is Ph.D. in Robotics for the University of Rovira i Virgili (URV). He works in Ateknea Solutions giving support to the Computer Vision department in the robotics project VINBOT, which belongs to an Industrial Doctorate program in collaboration with the URV. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering and a M.Sc . degree in Robotics and Automation. His previous experience include 6 years of technical project managing and 3 more years of software development and testing.
Dr. Purushotham Muniganti
Purushotham Muniganti received the M.Tech in spatial information technology with Roll of honour from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, in 2005, and M.S in Computer Engineering with the specialization in Artificial Intelligence from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, in 2010. In February 2016 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Swarm Robotic Systems: Y-Pod formation with analysis on scalability and stability". His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Multi agent systems, Swarm robotics , Cooperative robotics, Image Processing and Soft Computing.
Dr. Said David Pertuz Arroyo
Dr. Jaime Melendez Rodriguez
Jaime Melendez received the M.S. in Electronics Engineering from Antenor Orrego University, Trujillo, Peru, in 2002, Information Technologies from Polytechnic University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, in 2005, and Computer Engineering from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, in 2007. In October 2010 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Supervised and Unsupervised Segmentation of Textured Images by Efficient Multi-Level Pattern Classification". He is currently a Post-Doc researcher at the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at Rovira i Virgili University. His research interests include pattern recognition, image processing, texture analysis and robotics.
Dr. Rodrigo Moreno
Rodrigo Moreno received a BSc and a MSc in computer science from the University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia in 1995 and 1997 respectively, a BSc in electrical engineering from the National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia in 1995, a MSc in organizations management from the University of Quebec, Chicoutimi, Canada in 2006, and a Diploma in Advanced Studies in advanced automation and robotics from the Polytechnical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain in 2007. Between 1997 and 1999, he was involved in engineering projects in colombian companies. In 1999, he joined the St. Martin University, Bogotá, Colombia, where he was the Head of the Department of Computer Science from 2001 to 2006. In 2006, he joined the Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Group at the Rovira I Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain. In November 2010 he got the PhD degree with the thesis entitled "Robust Perceptual Organization Techniques for Analysis of Color Images". He is currently a Post-Doc researcher. His research interests are related to the application of perceptual-based techniques in image analysis and computer vision.
Albert Blasco
Francesc Porta
Victor Colomé
Albert Blasco
Francesc Porta
Victor Colomé
Sergio Pérez
Xavier Moreno Martinez
Andreu Sintas Anton
Jordina Torrents Barrera
José Carvalho
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez graduated in Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2017.
Xavier Moreno Martinez
Xavi graduated in Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2016, completing his final degree adding A.I. capabilities to Nao robot. Now he's working on two different H2020 projects granted by the European Comission
Andreu Sintas Anton
Andreu Sintas Anton graduated in Electric Engineering at the Universitat Rovira I Virgili in 2014, completing his final degree project in mobile robot system analysis at DHBW Karlsruhe, Germany. He also obtained his Master Degree in Environmental Engineering and Safety at the Universitat Rovira I Virgili in 2015. Presently he is a technician in the department on projects linked to computer vision. Previously, he has worked as an intern in Fraunhofer ICT and Dow Chemical Spain.
His research interests include 3D vision and modelling, artificial intelligence, mobile robotics, risk management and computer vision.
Jordina Torrents Barrera
Jordina Torrents Barrena received her Computer Systems technical Engineering in 2013. She later graduated in Computer Engineering at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2014, after completing both final degree projects in medical image analysis. She obtained her Master Degree in Computer Engineering: Computer Security and Intelligent Systems at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2016 and a Master Degree in Computer Vision at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (coordinator institution), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Politènica de Catalunya and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in 2016.
Her research interests include medical imaging, biomedical signal processing, deep learning, 3D vision, machine learning and kernel methods. She actively contributes to several European and National ongoing projects in the group. So far, she has published over 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
Email: jordina.torrents@urv.cat
Address: Lab 142, Computer Engineering Department, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
José Carvalho
José Gilmar Nunes de Carvalho Filho received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Sergipe in 2010, Sergipe, Brazil and M.S. degree in Automation Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 2010, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Automation Engineering at the Department of Automation and Control, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil. His research interests include multi-robot systems coordination, robot localization and image processing for robotics.