![ENRIQUE ALBA](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a9-150x150.jpg)
ENRIQUE ALBA
Full Professor (Head of NEO)
Research, teaching, innovation, project management. Interested in AI, smart cities, software engineering and the impact of computer science in modern societies.
![GABRIEL JESÚS LUQUE POLO](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/foto-Gabriel-150x150.png)
GABRIEL JESÚS LUQUE POLO
Profesor Titular de
Universidad
His major research interests include the design of new metaheuristics, specifically on parallel and distributed algorithms, and their application to complex problems.
![FRANCISCO CHICANO](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/foto-francis-2019-red-150x150.jpg)
FRANCISCO CHICANO
Titular de Universidad
His research interests include the application of search techniques to Software Engineering problems and the use of theoretical results to efficiently solve combinatorial optimization problems.
![MANUEL LÓPEZ-IBÁÑEZ](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lopezibanez-251x300.jpg)
MANUEL LÓPEZ-IBÁÑEZ
Senior Distinguished Researcher “Beatriz Galindo”
His research interests are optimization and machine learning algorithms for various problems, including continuous, combinatorial, and multi-objective problems. His current research focuses on the experimental analysis, automatic algorithm configuration and automatic selection of optimization algorithms. He is also interested in understanding and realistically simulating human decision-makers that interact with such algorithms.
![JAMAL TOUTOUH](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/jamal-itis.jpg)
JAMAL TOUTOUH
Assistant Professor
His research interests include generative modelling and deep neuroevolution. He applies and devises machine learning algorithms for various (real-world) problems that can be defined as continuous, combinatorial, and multi-objective optimization problems. His current projects focus on smart (green and inclusive) cities and environmental sustainability.
![JAVIER FERRER](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/javierFerrer.jpg)
JAVIER FERRER
![RUBÉN SABORIDO INFANTES](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ruben-picture-150x150.jpg)
RUBÉN SABORIDO INFANTES
Researcher funded by “Juan de la Cierva” Programme
His research focuses on search-based software engineering. He is also interested in the use of metaheuristics to solve multidisciplinary real-world problems of interest for our society and computer science.
![CHRISTIAN CINTRANO](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ProfilePhoto-150x150.png)
CHRISTIAN CINTRANO
PhD Student
![JOSÉ ÁNGEL MORELL MARTÍNEZ](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/foto_joseangelmorell-1-150x150.png)
JOSÉ ÁNGEL MORELL MARTÍNEZ
Researcher funded by FPU fellowship
His research interests include (but are not limited to) federated learning and edge computing.
![MIGUEL ÁNGEL DOMINGUEZ RÍOS](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Miguel-Angel-Dominguez-Rios-Matematicas-150x150.jpg)
MIGUEL ÁNGEL DOMINGUEZ RÍOS
Profesor de enseñanza secundaria. Estudiante de doctorado
Investigador en optimización combinatoria multiobjetivo.
![ZAKARIA ABDELMOIZ DAHI](https://neo.lcc.uma.es/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1-150x150.jpg)
ZAKARIA ABDELMOIZ DAHI
Scientific Researcher and Lecturer
His research interests include the use and design of artificial intelligence and quantum computing-based techniques for solving complex optimisation and machine learning problems.