The ICMAT works actively to transfer mathematical knowledge to society and industry. The science of excellence conducted by our researchers provides first-class innovative knowledge that can be translated into solutions for companies, industries and public governments.
The institute addresses projects that require a complex mathematical solution, defining objectives in close collaboration with companies in the strictest confidentiality. Its researchers are specialized in very specific areas of mathematics, from harmonic analyses and differential equations to stochastic processes or number theory. Thanks to the collaborative network of the ICMAT, multidisciplinary projects can also be managed with the assistance of experts in computing science, engineering, physics, etc.
The Industry Advisory Board has the mission of giving shape to the mathematical transfer strategy of our Institute. In particular, it will give advice to improve the transfer of mathematical knowledge from our researchers to society and companies, so that its potential benefits can be best exploited and put into good use.
The Board counts with the following members:
Nuria Oliver (Director of Data Science Research in Vodafone)
Nuria Oliver is Scientific Director and one of the founders of the ELLIS Alicante Foundation. She is co-founder and vice-president of ELLIS.
Previously, she was Chief Scientific Advisor to the Vodafone Institute, Director of Data Science Research at Vodafone, Scientific Director at Telefónica and researcher at Microsoft Research. She holds a PhD from the Media Lab at MIT and an Honorary Doctorate from the University Miguel Hernández. She is also Chief Data Scientist at DataPop Alliance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she held an honorary position as Commissioner to the President of the Valencian Government on AI and Data Science against COVID-19. She advises several universities, governments and companies.
She is an IEEE Fellow, and ACM Fellow, and EurAI Fellow and elected permanent member of the Royal Academy of Engineering of Spain. She is also a member of CHI Academy, the Academia Europaea and corresponding member at the Academy of Engineering of Mexico. She is well known for her work in computational models of human behavior, human computer-interaction, mobile computing and big data for social good. Named inventor of 40 patents. She has received many awards, including the MIT TR100 Young Innovator Award (2004), Spanish National Computer Science Award (2016), Engineer of the Year (2018), Valencian Medal to Business and Social Impact (2018), Data Scientist of the Year (2019), Jaume I Award in New Technologies (2021) and Abie Technology Leadership Award by AnitaB.org (2021). According to Research.com, she is the Spanish female computer scientist with largest scientific impact (2022-2024) .
José de No (Ex- Director of the Knowledge Transfer office at the CSIC)
José de No was director of the Knowledge Transfer Office at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) from 1996 to 2001, and since 2004 he collaborates with the Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR). Graduated in Physics at the University of Valladolid, he holds a PhD also in Physics from the same University. He counts with more than 10 years’ experience in automation and robotics as researcher and was subdirector in the Spanish Ministry of Industry for 7 years and has been member of over 10 different advisory committees over the years.
Alberto Sillera (Director of the Madrid Office at Tecnalia Research & Innovation)
Alberto Silleras is currently the Director of the Madrid Office at Tecnalia Research & Innovation and Managing Director and co-owner of the company ESI Process Consulting, specialised in the management of Information technology. From 2009 to the end of 2010 he was the Business Development Director at the European Software Institute and from the beginning of 2011 until December 2012 of the Inspiring Business Forum at Tecnalia. Graduated in Statistics at the Complutense University of Madrid and with a master in Management of small and medium enterprises by Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), he is also SCAMPI Lead Appraiser certified by the Software Engineering Institute at the Carnegie Mellon University.
Elena Alfaro (Global Head Data and Open Innovation at the BBVA)
Elena Alfaro is the Chief Executive Officer of BBVA Data & Open Innovation department. She has a large experience in Big Data and advanced analytics, mainly developed working at Ericsson and the BBVA. She has a BA in Economics & Business Administration by the Universities of Sunderland and Universidad Autonoma, and a Master in Intangibles Analysis and Management. She has taken part in the program "40-under-40 Young European Leaders" in 2013 edition.
Julio Casal (President of the CorBi Fundation)
Julio Casal is the president and funding member of the CorBI Foundation (Coruña Biomedical Institute Foundation). Graduated in Economy, he also obtained a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Sociology. He is very much involved in communication and outreach actions and launched an editorial company, Le Pourquoipas Ed., devoted exclusively to science education and dissemination. He is founding member of the Foundation to Support the National Museum of Science and Technology (FAMUNCYT).