Fitxa persona

Sergio Casas-Yrurzum (Valencia, 1978) has been a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Valencia (UV) since 2007. He has also worked as a researcher at the Institute of Robotics and Information and Communication Technologies (IRTIC) of the UV since 2001. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Computational Mathematics (2014, UV), a degree in Computer Engineering (2001, UV) awarded with the Extraordinary Prize, and a Technical Degree in Telecommunications Engineering – specializing in Telematics (2007, UV), also with both the Extraordinary Prize and the National Award for University Studies. He has an extensive academic career with experience in all dimensions of the profession.

In the area of teaching, he has broad and continuous teaching experience since 2007. He has supervised numerous Bachelor's and Master's Theses (TFG and TFM) and has participated in many corresponding examination committees.

His research focuses on computer simulation and human–computer interaction (HCI), with particular interest in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) paradigms of interaction and visualization. He is the author of more than 80 publications in international journals, symposia, and conferences, more than 30 of which are articles indexed in JCR. He has participated in over 30 research projects at the national, regional, and European levels.

Of particular relevance is his involvement in European projects related to the use of ICT in cultural heritage (Virtual Cultural Heritage), such as the SILKNOW project (H2020 call) and CHEMINOVA (Horizon Europe call), in which he serves as Technical Manager. Furthermore, he has been Principal Investigator (PI) of 4 national/regional projects related to interaction and Mixed Reality and has also participated in 13 Erasmus+ projects.

He also stands out in technology transfer and activities aimed at generating significant economic and social impact from his research outcomes, having participated in more than 70 projects under Article 83 (now Article 60) and being the holder of patents and intellectual property works.