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Academic appointments, education, research and professional service.
Contact Information
| Name | Juan Mario Haut Hurtado |
| Professional Title | Tenured Associate Professor (Profesor Titular de Universidad) |
| juanmariohaut@unex.es | |
| Location | Av. de la Universidad, S/N, Cáceres, Extremadura 10003 |
Professional Summary
Tenured Associate Professor (Profesor Titular de Universidad) at the Department of Computer and Communication Technology, University of Extremadura, and member of the Hyperspectral Computing Laboratory (HyperComp). Research focused on deep learning for hyperspectral remote sensing, GPU acceleration and distributed computing, with an emphasis on computational efficiency. IEEE Senior Member, Chair of the Spanish Chapter of IEEE GRSS, Associate Editor of Remote Sensing, and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports. See the publication list for journal articles and conference contributions.
Experience
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2026 - present Cáceres, Spain
Tenured Associate Professor (Profesor Titular de Universidad)
University of Extremadura
Architecture and Computer Technology area. Research in deep learning, hyperspectral remote sensing and high-performance computing. Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and master’s courses in Computer Engineering in 2026–2027, including Arquitecturas Especializadas, Sistemas Multimedia and Computación Paralela.
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2023 - 2026 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
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2021 - 2023 Cáceres, Spain
Profesor Ayudante Doctor
University of Extremadura
- Teaching and research in ATC area
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2020 - 2021 Madrid, Spain
Profesor Ayudante Doctor
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)
- Bases de Datos, Gestión de Información no Estructurada
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2019 - 2019 Cáceres, Spain
Profesor Sustituto
University of Extremadura
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2015 - 2019 Cáceres, Spain
Predoctoral Researcher (FPU Grant)
University of Extremadura
- Spanish Ministry of Education FPU fellowship
Education
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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
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2014 - 2016 Cáceres, Spain
MSc
University of Extremadura
Computer Engineering
- Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Informática
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2013 - 2014 Cáceres, Spain
MSc
University of Extremadura
Secondary Education Teaching
- Máster en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria
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2010 - 2014 Cáceres, Spain
BSc
University of Extremadura
Computer Engineering
- Ingeniero en Informática
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2007 - 2011 Cáceres, Spain
BSc
University of Extremadura
Computer Management Engineering
- Ingeniero Técnico en Informática de Gestión
Professional Service
- Chair of the Spanish Chapter of IEEE GRSS.
- Associate Editor of Remote Sensing since 2026.
- Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports.
- Guest Editor of multiple special issues, including Cutting-Edge Algorithms and Characteristic Geo-Applications with Remote Sensing.
- Editorial service has included Topical Editor for IEEE TGRS and Associate Editor for IEEE GRSL and IEEE J-MASS, as documented in the University of Extremadura’s 2022 research profile.
Awards
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2022 Research Excellence Award (Young Researchers, technical field)
University of Extremadura
Prize for outstanding research trajectory in the technical field.
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2021 Outstanding Paper Award — IEEE HyperMLPA Workshop
IEEE
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2021 Best Reviewer — IEEE Trans. Geoscience and Remote Sensing
IEEE GRSS
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2020 Best PhD Thesis in Remote Sensing
IEEE Spain GRSS Chapter
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2020 Outstanding Doctoral Award (Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado)
University of Extremadura
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2019 Outstanding Paper Award — IEEE WHISPERS
IEEE
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2018 Best Reviewer — IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
IEEE GRSS
Skills
Languages
Interests
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
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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
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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