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Contact Information

Name Juan Mario Haut Hurtado
Professional Title Associate Professor
Email juanmariohaut@unex.es
Location Av. de la Universidad, S/N, Cáceres, Extremadura 10003

Professional Summary

Associate Professor (Profesor Contratado Doctor) at the Department of Computer and Communication Technology, University of Extremadura. Member of the Hyperspectral Computing Laboratory (HyperComp). Research focused on deep learning, hyperspectral image processing, GPU/HPC and remote sensing. Senior Member IEEE. President of the Spanish Chapter of IEEE GRSS.

Experience

  • 2023 - present

    Cáceres, Spain

    Profesor Contratado Doctor
    University of Extremadura
    Architecture and Computer Technology area. Teaching Arquitecturas Especializadas, Diseño de Sistemas Operativos, Tecnología de Computadores.
    • Quality Commission Coordinator for Informatics degrees
    • DOCENTIA-UEx score: 92.93/100
  • 2021 - 2023

    Cáceres, Spain

    Profesor Ayudante Doctor
    University of Extremadura
    • Teaching and research in ATC area
  • 2020 - 2021

    Madrid, Spain

    Profesor Ayudante Doctor
    Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)
    • Bases de Datos, Gestión de Información no Estructurada
  • 2019 - 2019

    Cáceres, Spain

    Profesor Sustituto
    University of Extremadura
  • 2015 - 2019

    Cáceres, Spain

    Predoctoral Researcher (FPU Grant)
    University of Extremadura
    • Spanish Ministry of Education FPU fellowship

Education

  • 2015 - 2019

    Cáceres, Spain

    PhD
    University of Extremadura
    Information Technology
    • Remote sensing image processing using ML/DL
    • International Mention, Outstanding Doctoral Award
    • Supervisors: Dr. A. Plaza, Dr. J. Plaza
  • 2014 - 2016

    Cáceres, Spain

    MSc
    University of Extremadura
    Computer Engineering
    • Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Informática
  • 2013 - 2014

    Cáceres, Spain

    MSc
    University of Extremadura
    Secondary Education Teaching
    • Máster en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria
  • 2010 - 2014

    Cáceres, Spain

    BSc
    University of Extremadura
    Computer Engineering
    • Ingeniero en Informática
  • 2007 - 2011

    Cáceres, Spain

    BSc
    University of Extremadura
    Computer Management Engineering
    • Ingeniero Técnico en Informática de Gestión

Awards

  • 2022
    Research Excellence Award (Young Researchers, technical field)
    University of Extremadura

    Prize for outstanding research trajectory in the technical field.

  • 2021
    Outstanding Paper Award — IEEE HyperMLPA Workshop
    IEEE
  • 2021
    Best Reviewer — IEEE Trans. Geoscience and Remote Sensing
    IEEE GRSS
  • 2020
    Best PhD Thesis in Remote Sensing
    IEEE Spain GRSS Chapter
  • 2020
    Outstanding Doctoral Award (Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado)
    University of Extremadura
  • 2019
    Outstanding Paper Award — IEEE WHISPERS
    IEEE
  • 2018
    Best Reviewer — IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
    IEEE GRSS

Skills

Deep Learning (Expert): CNNs, RNNs, GANs, Transformers, Capsule Networks, Neural ODEs, Foundation Models
High-Performance Computing (Expert): GPU Programming, CUDA, Triton, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark
Remote Sensing (Expert): Hyperspectral Imaging, Image Classification, Anomaly Detection, Unmixing, Super-Resolution
Programming (Expert): Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, C/C++, CUDA, Docker, Linux

Languages

Spanish : Native speaker
English : B1
Portuguese : A2

Interests

Research: Hyperspectral Image Processing, Deep Learning, GPU Acceleration, Green AI, Sustainable Computing

Certificates

  • Profesor Titular de Universidad - ANECA (2023)
  • Profesor Contratado Doctor - ANECA (2019)
  • Profesor Ayudante Doctor - ANECA (2019)
  • Sexenio CNEAI (2016-2021) - ANECA / CNEAI (2024)

Projects

  • OASIS — Optimización de la IA para Iniciativas Sostenibles de Teledetección Hiperespectral

    National project funded by Agencia Estatal de Investigación. PI: J.M. Haut. 163,750 €.

    • Deep Learning optimization for sustainable hyperspectral remote sensing
    • GPU acceleration and energy efficiency
  • RAT_EOS_PC — Early Warning Networks for Climate Risk Remote Sensing

    European Commission project. PI: J.M. Haut. 548,502 €.

    • Earth observation satellites for civil protection
    • Climate change risk detection