Fitxa persona

Rafael Martínez obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Systems Computing from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (1991) and a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Valencia (1997). Since 1994, he has been a member of the faculty at the University of Valencia, and since 2000 he has held the position of Associate Professor in the Area of Computer Architecture and Technology. He teaches undergraduate and master’s courses at the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSE), covering topics related to Operating Systems, Fault-Tolerant Systems, Computer Graphics, and Simulation.

Currently, Rafael Martínez heads the Simulation and Modeling Laboratory (LSyM), a research group at the University of Valencia whose main activity is the development of instructional systems for operator training based on simulation. These simulators are used by numerous training centers worldwide in areas such as port environments, construction, civil engineering, and mining.