| Department | Computer Science and Information Technologies |
| Knowledgment area | Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Research | Research group Redes de Neuronas Artificiales y Sistemas Adaptativos - Imagen Médica y Diagnóstico Radiológico |
| Research lines | Artificial Intelligence, Evolutionary Computation, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, e-Health |
| Keywords | Artificial Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming, Data Mining, Signal Processing, Deep Learning, Evolutionary Computation, Bioinformátics |
| Contacto | UDC directory |
| Orcid id0000-0002-0134-6877 ResearcherIDC-7573-2016 Scopus57216390282 | |
This section shows the teaching given in degrees, masters and other officers studies in last 6 years.
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Final Year Dissertation
Degree in Data Science and Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 2 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 0.5 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Science
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 8 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Information Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 1.5 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Software Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 4.5 |
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics and Biomolecular models | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| Computing as a Service | Compulsory | 0 | 13 |
| Development Frameworks | Optional | 0 | 48 |
| Final Year Dissertation | Compulsory | 0 | 3.5 |
| Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Science | Compulsory | 0 | 4 |
| Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Information Systems | Compulsory | 0 | 1 |
| Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Information Technology | Compulsory | 0 | 1.5 |
| Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Software Engineering | Compulsory | 0 | 6 |
| Information Retrieval | Optional | 0 | 21 |
| Information Technology for the Treatment and Management of Information | Core | 0 | 33.5 |
| Master's Dissertation | Compulsory | 0 | 5 |
| Master's Dissertation | Compulsory | 0 | 17.5 |
| Work Placement | Compulsory | 0 | 2 |
| Work Placement | Optional | 0 | 1.5 |
| Workshop on Informational and Digital Skills: Graphic Representation and Digital Visualization of Information | Compulsory | 0 | 20 |
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bioinformatics and Biomolecular models
Master's in Molecular Cellular and Genetic Biology
|
Optional | 0 | 8 |
|
Computing as a Service
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 13 |
|
Development Frameworks
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 42 |
|
Final Year Dissertation
Degree in Data Science and Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 3 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Science
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 2 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Information Technology
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 4 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Software Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 6 |
|
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Compulsory | 0 | 18 |
|
Information Retrieval
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 21 |
|
Information Technology for the Treatment and Management of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Core | 0 | 33.5 |
|
Intelligent Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 43 |
|
Master's Dissertation
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 2 |
|
Master's Dissertation
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Compulsory | 0 | 4 |
|
Work Placement
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Optional | 0 | 1 |
|
Workshop on Informational and Digital Skills: Graphic Representation and Digital Visualization of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Compulsory | 0 | 20 |
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bioinformatics and Biomolecular models
Master's in Molecular Cellular and Genetic Biology
|
Optional | 0 | 8 |
|
Computing as a Service
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 13 |
|
Cybersecurity
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 42 |
|
Development Frameworks
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 42 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 1.5 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Computer Science
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 4 |
|
Final Year Dissertation. Mention in Information Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 1 |
|
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Compulsory | 0 | 18 |
|
Information Retrieval
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 21 |
|
Information Technology for the Treatment and Management of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Core | 0 | 33.5 |
|
Intelligent Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 43 |
|
Master's Dissertation
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 2 |
|
Master's Dissertation
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Compulsory | 0 | 2.5 |
|
Work Placement
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Optional | 0 | 0.5 |
|
Workshop on Informational and Digital Skills: Graphic Representation and Digital Visualization of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Compulsory | 0 | 20 |
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bioinformatics and Biomolecular models
Master's in Molecular Cellular and Genetic Biology
|
Optional | 0 | 8 |
|
Computing as a Service
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 13 |
|
Cybersecurity
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 39 |
|
Development Frameworks
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 41 |
|
Digital Content Editing
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 32 |
|
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Compulsory | 0 | 28 |
|
Information Technology for the Treatment and Management of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Core | 0 | 33.5 |
|
Intelligent Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 16 |
|
Museums and New Technologies
MA in Advanced Studies in Museums, Archives and Libraries
|
Optional | 0 | 4 |
|
Transport
Master's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 18 |
|
Workshop on Informational and Digital Skills: Graphic Representation and Digital Visualization of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Compulsory | 0 | 20 |
| Subject and involved studies | Type | Distance hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Science Preliminaries
Degree in Computer Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Core | 0 | 8 |
|
Immersive, Interactive and Entertainment Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 9.5 |
|
Information Retrieval
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Optional | 0 | 21 |
|
Information Technology for the Treatment and Management of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Core | 0 | 10 |
|
Intelligent Systems
Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 28 |
|
New Trends and Applications in Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering
Master in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
|
Optional | 0 | 10.5 |
|
Programming I
Degree in Computer Engineering
|
Core | 0 | 22 |
|
Project Management
Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
Master's in Computer Engineering
|
Compulsory | 0 | 90 |
|
Retrieval and Evaluation of Electronic Information
Degree in Information and Library Science
|
Optional | 0 | 9 |
|
Transport
Master's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering
|
Optional | 0 | 36 |
|
Workshop on Informational and Digital Skills: Graphic Representation and Digital Visualization of Information
Degree on Digital Management of Information and Documents
|
Compulsory | 0 | 20 |
Defined tutoring by teacher for 2025/2026 academic course.
| Quarter | Day | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter |
Monday
17:00 a 20:00 |
Área Científica 1.11 |
| 1st quarter |
Wednesday
10:00 a 13:00 |
Área Científica 1.11 |
| 2nd quarter |
Monday
10:00 a 12:00 |
Área Científica 1.11 |
| 2nd quarter |
Tuesday
16:00 a 18:00 |
Área Científica 1.11 |
| 2nd quarter |
Wednesday
10:00 a 12:00 |
Área Científica 1.11 |
Directed or codirected by current teacher since 2013 year.
| Analysis of Deep Learning models in Orthopoxvirus classification on reduced datasets using resampling techniques |
| Application for the management of operators and remotely piloted aircraft |
| Creation of a chatbot for assistance and organization of medical appointments |
| Development of a web application to manage restaurant reservations using Java technologies. |
| Development of a website for creating and solving sudokus using c |
| Mobile app for students to offer flats, rooms and search for roommates or flats |
| Mobile application for the recognition of diseases through images |
| System for the support in the diagnosis of chronic skin diseases |
Select merit type and year to query research merits.
Asesoramiento en la gestión y explotación del contenido de los informes radiológicos y de historia clínica electrónica + Addenda (Contrato inicial 27/02/2024-31/07/2024, 15581,63 + IVA; Addenda ampliación 1/08/2024 - 15/01/2025, 18.369,93 )
| Funding entity | M3M Global S.L. |
| Main researches | Julián Dorado de la Calle |
| Type | Contrato |
| Dates | From 27/02/2024 to 15/01/2025 |
ASESORAMIENTO EN LA APLICACIÓN DE TÉCNICAS DE VISUALIZACIÓN DE ALTA CALIDAD PARA IMAGEN MÉDICA EN DISPOSITIVOS DE ALTA RESOLUCIÓN GRÁFICA
| Funding entity | M3M Europa S.L. |
| Main researches | Julián Dorado de la Calle |
| Type | Contrato |
| Dates | From 10/02/2023 to 31/07/2023 |
AXUDAS PARA A CONSOLIDACIÓN E ESTRUTURACIÓN DE UNIDADES DE INVESTIGACIÓN COMPETITIVAS.GRC 2022
| Funding entity | Consellería de Educación |
| Main researches | Alejandro Pazos Sierra |
| Type | Proyecto Programas Autonomicos |
| Dates | From 01/01/2022 to 20/11/2025 |
AXUDAS PARA A CONSOLIDACIÓN E ESTRUTURACIÓN DE UNIDADES DE INVESTIGACIÓN COMPETITIVAS.GRC
| Funding entity | Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria |
| Main researches | Alejandro Pazos Sierra |
| Type | Proyecto Programas Autonomicos |
| Dates | From 01/01/2019 to 20/11/2021 |
Q-Learning based system for path planning with unmanned aerial vehicles swarms in obstacle environments (Q1, IF: 8.5)
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Daniel Rivero, Eurico Pedrosa, Artur Pereira, Nuno Lau, Enrique Fernandez-Blanco |
| Journal | Expert Systems with Applications Vol. 235 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121240 |
UAV swarm path planning with reinforcement learning for field prospecting - IF: 5.086 (Q2)
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Daniel Rivero, Alejandro Pazos, Enrique Fernandez-Blanco |
| Journal | APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10489-022-03254-4 |
A review of artificial intelligence applied to path planning in UAV swarms - IF:5.606 (Q1)
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Daniel Rivero, Alejandro Pazos, Enrique Fernandez-Blanco |
| Journal | NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-021-06569-4 |
Using Reinforcement Learning in the Path Planning of Swarms of UAVs for the Photographic Capture of Terrains
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Daniel Rivero, Alejandro Pazos, Enrique Fernández-Blanco |
| Journal | Engineering Proceedings Vol. 7 Num. 1 (pages 32 to 34) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021007032 |
PRACTICUM DIRECT Simulator for Decision Making during Pandemics
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Brais Galdo, Ismael Said Criado, David Baltar Boileve, Juan R. Rabuñal, Alejandro Pazos, Modesto Martínez-Pillado |
| Journal | Engineering Proceedings Vol. 2 Num. 1 (pages 1 to 3) |
Automatic assessment of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis based on deep learning techniques - IF: 3.434 (Q1)
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Enrique Fernandez-Blanco, Alejandro Pazos Sierra, C. R. Munteanu |
| Journal | COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE Vol. 120 Num. 103764 (pages 1 to 7) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2020.103764 |
System for Automatic Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis Based on Deep Learning Techniques
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, C. R. Munteanu, Enrique Fernández Blanco |
| Journal | Proceedings Vol. 21 Num. 28 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019021028 |
FACILITANDO EL APRENDIZAJE PERSONALIZADO MEDIANTE HERRAMIENTAS DE INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL GENERATIVA
Congreso Universitario Internacional sobre Comunicación, Innovación, Investigación y Docencia 2025
International
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro |
| Organization | Sociedad de Española de Estudios de la Comunicación Iberoamericana |
| Place | Madrid (España) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.15178/cuiciid_2025 |
El impacto del uso de flipped learning, problem-based learning y evaluación continua en la asignatura de aprendizaje automático
Congreso Universitario Internacional sobre Comunicación, Innovación, Investigación y Docencia 2025
International
| Authors | Daniel Rivero Cebrián, Alejandro Puente-Castro, Enrique Fernández Blanco, Juan Ramón Rabuñal Dopico |
| Organization | Sociedad de Española de Estudios de la Comunicación Iberoamericana |
| Place | Madrid (España) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.15178/cuiciid_2025 |
Usando IA Generativa para promover el aprendizaje personalizado
III Xornada Interuniversitaria Galega de Innovación Docente (XIGAID), 20 noviembre 2025, Vigo (España)
Autonomous
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Marcos Gestal, José Manuel Vázquez-Naya, Julián Dorado |
| Organization | Universidade de Vigo |
| Place | Vigo (España) |
TÉCNICAS DE INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL PARA LA ORGANIZACIÓN Y CONTROL DE ENJAMBRES DE DRONES
Jornadas para la difusión del conocimiento sobre la amenaza que representan para la seguridad física y la protección de la Fuerza los drones comerciales y la eficacia de los medios de mitigación disponibles, organizadas por la Fuerza de Protección de la Armada en la Base Naval de Rota
National
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro |
| Organization | ARMADA ESPAÑOLA |
| Place | Rota (España) |
Practicum Direct: Un Simulador para Lara la Toma de Decisiones durante Pandemias
X Congreso de la Sociedad Gallega de Calidad Asistencial
National
| Authors | M. Martínez-Pillado, I. Said-Criado, M. Varela-Durán, Alejandro Puente-Castro, M. Gestal, A. Pazos-Sierra |
| Organization | Sociedad Gallega de Calidad Asistencial |
| Place | Coruña, A (España) |
Artificial Intelligence techniques for autonomous drone swarms
MOL2NET 2021, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences, 7th edition session IWMEDIC-08: North-Ibero-Am. Int. Work. Chem., Bio., and Med. Info., Coruña, Spain-Carleton, Canada-Standford, USA, 2021
International
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Daniel Rivero, Alejandro Pazos Sierra, Enrique Fernandez-Blanco |
| Organization | MDPI |
| Place | Basel (Suiza) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/mol2net-07-11845 |
Practicum Direct
MOL2NET 2021, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences, 7th edition session IWMEDIC-08: North-Ibero-Am. Int. Work. Chem., Bio., and Med. Info., Coruña, Spain-Carleton, Canada-Standford, USA, 2021
International
| Authors | Alejandro Puente-Castro, Brais Galdo, Juan R. Rabuñal, Alejandro Pazos Sierra |
| Organization | MDPI |
| Place | Basel (Suiza) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/mol2net-07-11841 |
Internationalization of the ClepiTO web platform
The 2nd XoveTIC Conference (XoveTIC 2019)
Autonomous
| Authors | Eloy Naveira Carro, María del Carmen Miranda-Duro, Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso, Alejandro Puente-Castro, Paula Cristina Costa Portugal Cardoso, Tiago Filipe Mota Coelho |
| Organization | Universidade da Coruña |
| Place | Coruña, A (España) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019021030 |
Academic or management positions held by teacher.