Full professors
Gustau Camps-Valls
My research is related to statistical learning for modeling and understanding the Earth and climate systems.
My research is related to statistical learning for modeling and understanding the Earth and climate systems.
Jesús Malo
I'm interested in understanding human vision from information theoretic principles. This statistical view has implications in experimental and computational neuroscience. (See the ex-cathedra statement)
I'm interested in understanding human vision from information theoretic principles. This statistical view has implications in experimental and computational neuroscience. (See the ex-cathedra statement)
Luis Gómez-Chova
My interests are related to machine learning and signal and image processing. The application domains are remote sensing data analysis and hyperspectral images with special focus on cloud screening.
My interests are related to machine learning and signal and image processing. The application domains are remote sensing data analysis and hyperspectral images with special focus on cloud screening.
Associate professors
Jordi Muñoz-Marí
At present I'm focused on kernel methods, support vector machines, semi-supervised and active learning. The main application field is on remote sensing data. I have recently worked with one-class classifiers applied to hyperspectral images.
At present I'm focused on kernel methods, support vector machines, semi-supervised and active learning. The main application field is on remote sensing data. I have recently worked with one-class classifiers applied to hyperspectral images.
Javier Calpe-Maravilla
My current research involves signal processing to develop new interactive man-machine interfaces and haptics, and real-time multispectral sensors and actuators. I'm also with Analog Devices Inc.
My current research involves signal processing to develop new interactive man-machine interfaces and haptics, and real-time multispectral sensors and actuators. I'm also with Analog Devices Inc.
Senior research scientists
Veronica Nieves - Distinguished Researcher
My research at the interface between ocean sciences and climate informatics focuses on the development of the next generation of advanced algorithms to better understand our changing oceans and evaluate potential future climate risks. Research activities can be followed on AI4OCEANS.
My research at the interface between ocean sciences and climate informatics focuses on the development of the next generation of advanced algorithms to better understand our changing oceans and evaluate potential future climate risks. Research activities can be followed on AI4OCEANS.
Assistant professors
Julia Amorós
I'm working on image fusion, developing downscaling and pansharpening methods. The goal is to tackle multitemporal image fusion and change detection problems with improved resolution.
I'm working on image fusion, developing downscaling and pansharpening methods. The goal is to tackle multitemporal image fusion and change detection problems with improved resolution.
José J. Esteve-Taboada
I am developing computational models of the visual function based on functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, psychophysics, and image statistics.
I am developing computational models of the visual function based on functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, psychophysics, and image statistics.
Valero Laparra
I'm working in image statistics and vision science. I have developed several methods for density estimation, measure independence, manifold learning and visual quality assessment.
I'm working in image statistics and vision science. I have developed several methods for density estimation, measure independence, manifold learning and visual quality assessment.
Ana B. Ruescas
I am a data scientist and project manager. As a remote sensing specialist I have experience in several application areas like ocean colour and thermal algorithm development and validation.
I am a data scientist and project manager. As a remote sensing specialist I have experience in several application areas like ocean colour and thermal algorithm development and validation.
José Enrique Adsuara
Currently, I am working on learning parameters of differential equations, HPC for linear solvers, and causality. I am interested in machine learning, especially statistical learning and deep neural networks.
Currently, I am working on learning parameters of differential equations, HPC for linear solvers, and causality. I am interested in machine learning, especially statistical learning and deep neural networks.
Roberto Fernandez-Moran
My current research focuses on cloud screening in multispectral imagery using machine learning techniques. Previously I was also involved in the algorithm improvement for the retrieval of soil moisture and vegetation parameters from microwave observations.
My current research focuses on cloud screening in multispectral imagery using machine learning techniques. Previously I was also involved in the algorithm improvement for the retrieval of soil moisture and vegetation parameters from microwave observations.
Maria Piles - Ramon y Cajal Researcher
My research interests include microwave remote sensing, estimation of soil moisture and vegetation biogeophysical parameters and development of multisensor techniques for enhanced retrievals with focus on agriculture, forestry, wildfire prediction, extreme detection, and climate studies.
My research interests include microwave remote sensing, estimation of soil moisture and vegetation biogeophysical parameters and development of multisensor techniques for enhanced retrievals with focus on agriculture, forestry, wildfire prediction, extreme detection, and climate studies.
Postdocs
Michele Ronco
My research focuses on understanding how deep neural networks work by using explainable AI (XAI) methods. In particular, I am following two complementary lines of investigation. The former consists in shortening the gap between physics-based and data-driven models by applying XAI in the context of Earth sciences and human-biosphere interaction problems. In addition, I work on the integration of prior knowledge into the learning process by either optmizing penalized losses or modifying the network architecture. I am also interested in causal inference and machine learning for remote sensing.
My research focuses on understanding how deep neural networks work by using explainable AI (XAI) methods. In particular, I am following two complementary lines of investigation. The former consists in shortening the gap between physics-based and data-driven models by applying XAI in the context of Earth sciences and human-biosphere interaction problems. In addition, I work on the integration of prior knowledge into the learning process by either optmizing penalized losses or modifying the network architecture. I am also interested in causal inference and machine learning for remote sensing.
Álvaro Moreno Martínez
My research has been mainly focused on remote sensing applications in vegetation. I have been actively involved in the development of physical and statistical models and the implementation of operational methodologies for the study of vegetation cover through satellite imagery at different spatial/temporal scales.
My research has been mainly focused on remote sensing applications in vegetation. I have been actively involved in the development of physical and statistical models and the implementation of operational methodologies for the study of vegetation cover through satellite imagery at different spatial/temporal scales.
Miguel Ángel Fernández Torres
During the Ph.D. period, my research was related to spatio-temporal visual attention modeling and understanding, applying both Bayesian networks and deep learning. I work on the design of explainable visual attention models and machine attention mechanisms to be deployed in anomaly and extreme event detection.
During the Ph.D. period, my research was related to spatio-temporal visual attention modeling and understanding, applying both Bayesian networks and deep learning. I work on the design of explainable visual attention models and machine attention mechanisms to be deployed in anomaly and extreme event detection.
Eva Sevillano Marco
ISP Coordination & Project Manager. Ecologist by training. My research interests lie in Remote Sensing & GIS applications: multisensor support to forestry inventories, agriculture, land cover and change detection, geospatial data quality, Earth Observation products & services, etc. Collaborations with outstanding research groups and institutions, an asset. Onboard for new challenges!
ISP Coordination & Project Manager. Ecologist by training. My research interests lie in Remote Sensing & GIS applications: multisensor support to forestry inventories, agriculture, land cover and change detection, geospatial data quality, Earth Observation products & services, etc. Collaborations with outstanding research groups and institutions, an asset. Onboard for new challenges!
Qiang Wang
My background and expertise is on microwave remote sensing for soil moisture estimation, and agricultural applications, from estimating crop health and soil properties, to climate-induced migrations.
My background and expertise is on microwave remote sensing for soil moisture estimation, and agricultural applications, from estimating crop health and soil properties, to climate-induced migrations.
Jorge Vicent Servera
My interests are related to atmospheric radiative transfer models, statistical regression emulation methods and image processing algortihms development and optimization. The application domains are remote sensing data analysis and hyperspectral images with special focus on atmospheric correction and scene/satellite simulation
My interests are related to atmospheric radiative transfer models, statistical regression emulation methods and image processing algortihms development and optimization. The application domains are remote sensing data analysis and hyperspectral images with special focus on atmospheric correction and scene/satellite simulation
Óscar Pellicer
During my PhD I employed machine learning for solving medical problems, focusing on medical image analysis for prostate cancer detection. I will now be applying the same techniques to satellite imaging, focusing on developing and explaining deep models for forecasting tasks.
During my PhD I employed machine learning for solving medical problems, focusing on medical image analysis for prostate cancer detection. I will now be applying the same techniques to satellite imaging, focusing on developing and explaining deep models for forecasting tasks.
Gonzalo Mateo-García
My background is in the field of applied machine learning. I am specially interested in applications to natural sciences like remote sensing and weather and energy forecasting. Currently I am working in transfer learning with convolutional neural networks applied to cloud and flood segmentation.
My background is in the field of applied machine learning. I am specially interested in applications to natural sciences like remote sensing and weather and energy forecasting. Currently I am working in transfer learning with convolutional neural networks applied to cloud and flood segmentation.
Qiang Li
I'm working on computational neuroscience via combined fMRI and image processing techniques to better understand the mechanism of the human vision system, which efficiently processes and extracts the information from the natural world.
I'm working on computational neuroscience via combined fMRI and image processing techniques to better understand the mechanism of the human vision system, which efficiently processes and extracts the information from the natural world.
Is this you?
We are always looking for smart people! Send us your resume and ideas of collaboration!
We are always looking for smart people! Send us your resume and ideas of collaboration!
PhD students
Anna Maria Mateo
My current research focuses on developing machine learning algorithms for crop yield/production estimation using multi-scale remote sensing and climate data. Currently, I am working on anomaly detection in crop seasons and on the interpretability of the developed models.
My current research focuses on developing machine learning algorithms for crop yield/production estimation using multi-scale remote sensing and climate data. Currently, I am working on anomaly detection in crop seasons and on the interpretability of the developed models.
Emiliano Díaz
My research interests include kernel methods, graphical models and causality, with the focus on Earth science applications.
My research interests include kernel methods, graphical models and causality, with the focus on Earth science applications.
Dan López
The main goal of my research is to develop automatic algorithms for the detection of clouds from remote sensing images. I mainly focus on the inclusion of prior knowledge and (spatial, temporal, angular) constraints in machine learning classifiers.
The main goal of my research is to develop automatic algorithms for the detection of clouds from remote sensing images. I mainly focus on the inclusion of prior knowledge and (spatial, temporal, angular) constraints in machine learning classifiers.
Cristina Radin
I am working on the development of statistical, physical and hybrid methods to study the regional effects of climate change in the oceans (MALOC project). I have a background in Earth observation data and machine learning methods.
I am working on the development of statistical, physical and hybrid methods to study the regional effects of climate change in the oceans (MALOC project). I have a background in Earth observation data and machine learning methods.
Javier Martínez Amaya
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques to assess precursor conditions for extreme hurricane development (MALOPH project). My background is in remote sensing techniques, analysis and applications.
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques to assess precursor conditions for extreme hurricane development (MALOPH project). My background is in remote sensing techniques, analysis and applications.
Paolo Pelucchi
I am pursuing my PhD thesis in the iMIRACLI project on hybrid and interpretable machine learning for cloud-aerosol interaction problems.
I am pursuing my PhD thesis in the iMIRACLI project on hybrid and interpretable machine learning for cloud-aerosol interaction problems.
Laura Martínez
I've worked with machine mearning methods for crop yield estimation using climate and multi-sensor remote sensing data. My current research is now focused on the use of deep learning to upscale high resolution carbon fluxes.
I've worked with machine mearning methods for crop yield estimation using climate and multi-sensor remote sensing data. My current research is now focused on the use of deep learning to upscale high resolution carbon fluxes.
Jordi Cortes
My research interests focus on kernel methods and the incorporation of physical knowledge in statistical methods to understand and improve Earth system modelling. My current research involves detection and attribution of climate change processes.
My research interests focus on kernel methods and the incorporation of physical knowledge in statistical methods to understand and improve Earth system modelling. My current research involves detection and attribution of climate change processes.
Mengxue Zhang
I'm working on hybrid machine learning for drought and heatwave detection.
I'm working on hybrid machine learning for drought and heatwave detection.
Tristan Williams
I have a background in environmental sciences and remote sensing. I am pursuing a PhD within the XAIDA project where I will be using AI to attribute extreme climate impacts on European ecosystems.
I have a background in environmental sciences and remote sensing. I am pursuing a PhD within the XAIDA project where I will be using AI to attribute extreme climate impacts on European ecosystems.
Jose Maria Tárraga
My research interest is to study the impact of climate change on human mobility through machine-learning methods. At ISP I am working on the H2020 DeepCube Climate Induced Migrations use case.
My research interest is to study the impact of climate change on human mobility through machine-learning methods. At ISP I am working on the H2020 DeepCube Climate Induced Migrations use case.
Kai-Hendrik Cohrs
My general research interest lies in Bayesian inference, deep learning and how to incorporate prior knowledge into machine learning models. Currently I am working on hybrid modeling in physics and how to overcome equifinality issues.
My general research interest lies in Bayesian inference, deep learning and how to incorporate prior knowledge into machine learning models. Currently I am working on hybrid modeling in physics and how to overcome equifinality issues.
Enrique Portalés
I'm working on novel deep learning architectures for cloud detection from remote sensing images, with special focus on domain adaptation and transfer learning strategies.
I'm working on novel deep learning architectures for cloud detection from remote sensing images, with special focus on domain adaptation and transfer learning strategies.
Jordi Cerdà
I'm currently working on the development and testing of the CauseMe website, a platform to benchmark causal discovery methods. My background is in physics and data science.
I'm currently working on the development and testing of the CauseMe website, a platform to benchmark causal discovery methods. My background is in physics and data science.
Pablo Hernández Cámara
I'm working on the inclusion of equivariant transformations, inspired by the human visual system, in the latest deep learning algorithms, with a focus on computer vision
I'm working on the inclusion of equivariant transformations, inspired by the human visual system, in the latest deep learning algorithms, with a focus on computer vision
Jorge Vila Tomás
I'm currently working on introducing human-like behaviours in deep learning models and measuring perceptual distances. I'm interested as well in generative models and reinforcement learning.
I'm currently working on introducing human-like behaviours in deep learning models and measuring perceptual distances. I'm interested as well in generative models and reinforcement learning.
Jorge García
My research is about hyperspectral sensors and the estimation of water quality (WQ) parameters in optically complex waters to monitor coastal and inland biogeochemical dynamics, combining traditional bio-optical and radiative transfer models with novel machine learning techniques
My research is about hyperspectral sensors and the estimation of water quality (WQ) parameters in optically complex waters to monitor coastal and inland biogeochemical dynamics, combining traditional bio-optical and radiative transfer models with novel machine learning techniques
César Luis Aybar
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques for super-resolution in the ESA OpenSR project. My background is in Earth Observation
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques for super-resolution in the ESA OpenSR project. My background is in Earth Observation
Simon Donike
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques for super-resolution in the ESA OpenSR project. My background is in Earth Observation
I am working on the development of machine learning techniques for super-resolution in the ESA OpenSR project. My background is in Earth Observation
Deborah Bassotto
I am doing my PhD on causal inference and complex system characterization of climate extremes and tipping points.
I am doing my PhD on causal inference and complex system characterization of climate extremes and tipping points.
Is this you?
We are always looking for smart people! Send us your resume and ideas of collaboration!
We are always looking for smart people! Send us your resume and ideas of collaboration!
Alumni
Jose Antonio Padrón
My PhD thesis was about developing a new family of anomaly change detection algorithms for remote sensing image processing and geoscience time series analysis.
My PhD thesis was about developing a new family of anomaly change detection algorithms for remote sensing image processing and geoscience time series analysis.
J. Emmanuel Johnson
My research at ISP involved feature learning and dependence estimation using kernel methods and multivariate Gaussianization with applications in Earth observation.
My research at ISP involved feature learning and dependence estimation using kernel methods and multivariate Gaussianization with applications in Earth observation.
Daniel Heestermans Svendsen
I am working on machine learning methods for remote sensing and earth observation data. My current focus is on kernel methods, and the incorporation of physical knowledge in statistical methods.
I am working on machine learning methods for remote sensing and earth observation data. My current focus is on kernel methods, and the incorporation of physical knowledge in statistical methods.
Benyamin Kheradvar
I am working on convolutional versions of linear + nonlinear models of visual neuroscience and using those in visual prosthesis and image quality metrics.
I am working on convolutional versions of linear + nonlinear models of visual neuroscience and using those in visual prosthesis and image quality metrics.
Sal Catsis
I'm working on causal discovery from observational data, and in particular to study climate-induced human migrations.
I'm working on causal discovery from observational data, and in particular to study climate-induced human migrations.
Marina Martínez-García
At IPL I've been working on computational visual neuroscience, modelling the processes that take place in the brain from the retinal images until we get information out of them.
At IPL I've been working on computational visual neuroscience, modelling the processes that take place in the brain from the retinal images until we get information out of them.
Luca Martino
My primary research interests lie in the area of Monte Carlo methods for Bayesian inference. My specialty is focused on the random number generation problem and computational methods for stochastic quadrature, such as rejection sampling, MCMC algorithms and importance sampling techniques.
My primary research interests lie in the area of Monte Carlo methods for Bayesian inference. My specialty is focused on the random number generation problem and computational methods for stochastic quadrature, such as rejection sampling, MCMC algorithms and importance sampling techniques.
Soulivanh Thao
My current research interests are related to statistical methods for the detection and the attribution of climate change and especially for the attribution of extreme weather events. Attribution methods usually rely on the analysis of observations and climate model experiments.
My current research interests are related to statistical methods for the detection and the attribution of climate change and especially for the attribution of extreme weather events. Attribution methods usually rely on the analysis of observations and climate model experiments.
Manuel Campos-Taberner
I'm with the UVERS group, doing my PhD thesis on biophysical parameter retrieval for crop monitoring, in particular in the FP7 ERMES project, and collaborating with ISP people on GP retrieval algorithms.
I'm with the UVERS group, doing my PhD thesis on biophysical parameter retrieval for crop monitoring, in particular in the FP7 ERMES project, and collaborating with ISP people on GP retrieval algorithms.
Devis Tuia
In my postdoc at the ISP group, I addressed a number of machine learning problems related to hyperspectral image processing including graph adaptation, active learning, and advanced kernel methods.
In my postdoc at the ISP group, I addressed a number of machine learning problems related to hyperspectral image processing including graph adaptation, active learning, and advanced kernel methods.
Juan Gutiérrez
In my PhD I applied advanced contrast perception models as regularization functionals to solve inverse problems such as image restoration and motion estimation and studied their connection to image statistics.
In my PhD I applied advanced contrast perception models as regularization functionals to solve inverse problems such as image restoration and motion estimation and studied their connection to image statistics.
Irene Epifanio
My PhD work (best-thesis award in Physics and Maths 2003) was focused on perceptual and statistical image representations for image coding and texture classification.
My PhD work (best-thesis award in Physics and Maths 2003) was focused on perceptual and statistical image representations for image coding and texture classification.
Raul Santos-Rodríguez
My work at the ISP group included the development of multiinformation and divergence measures using Gaussianization transforms.
My work at the ISP group included the development of multiinformation and divergence measures using Gaussianization transforms.
Gabriel Gómez
In my MSc work I applied accurate contrast perception models to improve Support Vector Regression in subjective domains for image coding.
In my MSc work I applied accurate contrast perception models to improve Support Vector Regression in subjective domains for image coding.
Vicent Talens
In my MSc thesis I worked with a Kernel generalization of the SSIM image quality index well suited to be applied to hyperspectral images.
In my MSc thesis I worked with a Kernel generalization of the SSIM image quality index well suited to be applied to hyperspectral images.
Sandra Jiménez
In my PhD years (best-MSc thesis award in Computer Science 2013) I analyzed the complexity of spatio-spectral signals for illumination invariant Bayesian reflectance estimation and hyperspectral image coding.
In my PhD years (best-MSc thesis award in Computer Science 2013) I analyzed the complexity of spatio-spectral signals for illumination invariant Bayesian reflectance estimation and hyperspectral image coding.
Marcelo Armengot
During my stay at ISP I used with Kernel Ridge Regression for image denoising assuming smoothness in the spatial domain.
During my stay at ISP I used with Kernel Ridge Regression for image denoising assuming smoothness in the spatial domain.
Yolanda Navarro
In my MSc thesis I applied nonlinear models of chromatic contrast perception in wavelet domains to improve JPEG2000.
In my MSc thesis I applied nonlinear models of chromatic contrast perception in wavelet domains to improve JPEG2000.
Jose Rovira
During my MSc work I contributed to develop nonlinear local-to-global Independent Component Analysis.
During my MSc work I contributed to develop nonlinear local-to-global Independent Component Analysis.
Francesca Bovolo
My work at the ISP group included the analysis of multi-temporal remote sensing image changes, and the definition of advanced one-class classifiers.
My work at the ISP group included the analysis of multi-temporal remote sensing image changes, and the definition of advanced one-class classifiers.
Mattia Marconcini
My work at the ISP group included the development of semi-supervised one-class classifiers for remote sensing data classification.
My work at the ISP group included the development of semi-supervised one-class classifiers for remote sensing data classification.
Luca Capobianco
My work at the ISP group included the development of target detection algorithms for remote sensing data analysis.
My work at the ISP group included the development of target detection algorithms for remote sensing data analysis.
Helena Burriel
At ISP I built virtual worlds of controlled spatial arrangement to study the effects of occlusion, perspective and view point in 2D shape statistics.
At ISP I built virtual worlds of controlled spatial arrangement to study the effects of occlusion, perspective and view point in 2D shape statistics.
Amparo Gil
in my MSc Thesis I developed in cortical image representations that are simultaneously robust to neural noise and energy efficient.
in my MSc Thesis I developed in cortical image representations that are simultaneously robust to neural noise and energy efficient.
Koray Çiftçi
In my stay at IPL I addressed the problem of decoding the visual signals from simulated and real neural responses.
In my stay at IPL I addressed the problem of decoding the visual signals from simulated and real neural responses.
Emma Izquierdo
My PhD work included kernel-based nonlinear generalization of classical (linear) feature extraction techniques to improve classification results in remote sensing.
My PhD work included kernel-based nonlinear generalization of classical (linear) feature extraction techniques to improve classification results in remote sensing.
Fatih Nar
During my a year visit to IPL, I focused on processing optical images using kernel methods and variational methods, large scale anomaly change detection methods and digital terrain model (DTM) extraction. It was a joy to live in Valencia and life-time experience to work with productive and cheerful researchers in the IPL.
During my a year visit to IPL, I focused on processing optical images using kernel methods and variational methods, large scale anomaly change detection methods and digital terrain model (DTM) extraction. It was a joy to live in Valencia and life-time experience to work with productive and cheerful researchers in the IPL.
Irene Martin
My research interests include machine learning and signal processing, especially deep neural networks and transfer learning. Currently I am working on applying physical constraints to ML models for better generalization, consistency and extrapolation capabilities.
My research interests include machine learning and signal processing, especially deep neural networks and transfer learning. Currently I am working on applying physical constraints to ML models for better generalization, consistency and extrapolation capabilities.
Borja Galán
My research was tied to study feature representations that are sparse, interpretable and causal. At ISP I have been working in the Causal inference in the human-biosphere coupled system (SCALE) project funded by BBVA and the EC H2020 DeepCube project developing modules for interpretability and explainability in ML models.
My research was tied to study feature representations that are sparse, interpretable and causal. At ISP I have been working in the Causal inference in the human-biosphere coupled system (SCALE) project funded by BBVA and the EC H2020 DeepCube project developing modules for interpretability and explainability in ML models.
Mara Díez
While I was at ISP, I was conducting fMRI recordings of the visual brain using synthetic and natural images. I was director of the Optometry Clinic of the Universitat de Valencia, which has a range of experimental tools for vision research.
While I was at ISP, I was conducting fMRI recordings of the visual brain using synthetic and natural images. I was director of the Optometry Clinic of the Universitat de Valencia, which has a range of experimental tools for vision research.