The PhD Programme in Computer Science and Technologies is structured in three major research areas:

1. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI): This research area focuses on the study and application of data extraction, processing, loading, and handling techniques through artificial intelligence, applied to various domains (such as Smart Cities). The researchers in the programme are currently working on defining strategies for exploratory data analysis, creating new predictive models based on artificial intelligence, and applying both machine learning and deep learning techniques to solve data science problems. The reference researchers are:

• BOBADILLA SANCHO, JESÚS (Full Professor)
• CAMACHO FERNÁNDEZ, DAVID (Full Professor)

2. Design of Complex Software Systems and Applications (INGSW): This research area focuses on Software Engineering of complex systems, particularly on process models, product architectures, and software tools aimed at generally improving the quality of software products and, consequently, the quality of the process involved in creating those products. Current applications under investigation include IT for energy and smart grids, where Information Technologies are used to enhance energy management (addressing aspects such as low consumption design, recycling, reuse, and environmental impact) and the design of recommendation systems within social networks. The leading researchers are:

• GARBAJOSA SOPEÑA, JUAN (Associate Professor)
• PÉREZ BENEDÍ, JENNIFER (Associate Professor)
• PÉREZ MARTÍNEZ, JORGE ENRIQUE (Associate Professor)

3. Computer Architecture, Security, and Advanced Networks (ATCRedes): The objective of this research area is to study computing architectures to improve, at various levels, the current computing systems. This area includes research in advanced hardware architectures, advancements in quantum computing systems, the definition of complex networking and communication systems, the analysis of computer security mechanisms, and the use of blockchain systems. The leading researchers are:

• GARCÍA LÓPEZ DE LACALLE, JESÚS (Associate Professor)
• MOZO VELASCO, ALBERTO B. (Associate Professor)
• NARANJO HERNÁNDEZ, JOSÉ EUGENIO (Full Professor)
• ROBLES VALLADARES, TOMÁS (Full Professor)