Ignacio R. Matias

Ignacio R. Matias is a prominent academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in higher education and research. Serving as Catedrático at Universidad Publica de Navarra since 1996, Ignacio also holds leadership roles in various organizations, including as a Vocal in the ANECA evaluation committee and co-founder of both EVERSENS SL and Nadetech Innovations. Ignacio's administrative contributions are notable, having served as President of the Unibasq committee on additional remuneration for faculty and as Coordinator for the TEC area at the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. As the Director of the Institute of Smart Cities and a long-time editor for the IEEE Sensors Journal, Ignacio has made significant contributions to the fields of engineering and technology, complemented by a Doctorate in Telecommunications Engineering specializing in fiber optic sensors from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.