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Dr. Álvaro Sánchez Miralles

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Category: Assistant Professor
Research Area: Intelligent Systems Research Group ; Smart and Green Networks Research Group
Association date: 01/Jul/1998
Location: SM26.D-301
Phone number: +34 91 542-2800 ext. 2719
E-mail: alvaro.sanchezATiit.upcomillas.es
Personal web page: http://www.iit.upcomillas.es/~alvaro

Areas of interest:
Smart grids. Electrial vehicles. Security systems. Mobile robotics.

Biography:
Alvaro Sánchez Miralles obtained his Electronic Engineering Degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI), Madrid, Spain, in 1998. He obtained the Degree of Doctor Ingeniero Industrial from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, in 2003. Dr. Sánchez has a large experience in industry joint research projects applying artificial inteligence to Electric Energy Systems and to mobile robots in collaboration with Spanish companies. He has been principal research in more than 10 of these projects. His interest areas are: smartgrids, electrical vehicles, security systems and mobile robotics.

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

    A. Sánchez (2002), Modelado del entorno para el guiado de un AGV basado en técnicas de inteligencia artificial. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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 1 Ph.D. thesis

Journal Publications

    M. Alvar, A. Sánchez, A. Arranz, "Fast background subtraction using static and dynamic gates", Artificial Intelligence Review. no. Online,
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1007/s10462-011-9301-3     JCR impact factor 1.213 (2011) In press.

    J. Boal, A. Arranz, A. Sánchez, "Redefiniendo las ciudades: hacia un futuro más eficiente", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXXVIII, no. VI, pp. 5-10, December 2012.
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    A. Arranz, A. Sánchez, M. Alvar, "Multiresolution energy minimization framework for stereo matching", IET Computer Vision. vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 425-434, October 2012.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1049/iet-cvi.2010.0212     JCR impact factor 0.636 (2011)

    T. Gómez, I. Momber, M. Rivier, A. Sánchez, "Regulatory framework and business models for charging plug-in electric vehicles: infrastructure, agents, and commercial relationships", Energy Policy. vol. 39, no. 10, pp. 6360-6375, October 2011.
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    T. Gómez, C. Mateo, A. Sánchez, J. Reneses, M. Rivier, "La retribución de la distribución de electricidad en España y el modelo de red de referencia", Estudios de Economía Aplicada. vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 661-(24 pág), August 2011.
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    C. Mateo, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, J. Peco, A. Candela, "A reference network model for large-scale distribution planning with automatic street map generation", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 190-197, February 2011.
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    R. Gottschalk, X.P. Burgos-Artizzu, A. Ribeiro, G. Pajares Miguelsanz, A. Sánchez, "Real-time image processing for the guidance of a small agricultural field inspection vehicle", International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (IJISTA). vol. 8, no. 1-4, pp. 434-443, January 2010.
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "A neural-based model for fast continuous and global robot location", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems. vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 221-243, July 2006.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1007/s10846-006-9046-4     JCR impact factor 0.757 (2010)

    A. Sánchez, "Evaluación objetiva de competencias", Miscelánea Comillas. vol. 64, no. 124, pp. 321-345, June 2006.
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    I. Dapena, A. Muñoz, A. Sánchez, "Sistemas de información orientados a la toma de decisiones: El enfoque multidimensional", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXXII, no. III, pp. 18-23, May 2005.
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Global path planning in Gaussian probabilistic maps", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems. vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 89-102, May 2004.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1023/B:JINT.0000034339.13257.e6     JCR impact factor 0.757 (2010)

    R. Palacios, A. Sánchez, "Sistema para el control remoto de un robot mediante un navegador de Internet (II)", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVIII, no. III, pp. 25-27, May 2001.
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    R. Palacios, A. Sánchez, "Sistema para el control remoto de un robot mediante un navegador de Internet (I)", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVIII, no. II, pp. 45-49, March 2001.
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    A. Sánchez, G. Alonso, "Control de un vehículo autoguiado a través de un PC", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVIII, no. I, pp. 25-34, January 2001.
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    A. Sánchez, G. Alonso, "Diseño de un vehículo autoguiado utilizando un ordenador personal", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVII, no. VI, pp. 25-32, November 2000.
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 15 publications

Conference Papers

    A. Arranz, M. Alvar, J. Boal, A. Sánchez, A. de la Escalera, "Genetic algorithm for stereo correspondence with a novel fitness function and occlusion handling", 8th International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications -VISAPP 2013. ISBN: 978-989-8565-48-8, pp. 294-299, Barcelona, Spain, 21-24 February
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    L. González, C. Mateo, T. Gómez, J. Reneses, M. Rivier, A. Sánchez, "Assessing the impact of distributed generation on energy losses using reference network models", Cigrè International Symposium on The Electric Power System of the Future: Integrating Supergrids and Microgrids. Bolonia, Italy, 13-15 September 2011
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    C. Mateo, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, A. Candela, L. Maqueda Hernando, "Large-scale planning models to assess economies of scale in distribution grids in the presence of distributed generation", 17th Power Systems Computation Conference - PSCC'11. Estocolmo, Sweden, 22-26 August 2011
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    E. Gutierrez, T. Gómez, A. Sánchez, J.M. Vicente Andrés, "ANDREA: A Long-Term Dynamic Planning Tool for Subtransmission Electricity Networks", 6th International Conference on the European Energy Market - EEM'09. pp. 594-599, Leuven, Belgium, 27-29 May 2009
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    R. Gottschalk, X.P. Burgos-Artizzu, A. Ribeiro, G. Pajares Miguelsanz, A. Sánchez, "Real-time Image Processing for the Guidance of a Small Agricultural Field Inspection Vehicle", 15th International conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP08). Auckland, New Zealand, 2-4 December 2008
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    A. Sánchez, "Robótica para todos", Revista electrónica Madrid I+D. CAM. Madrid, Spain, 20-22 Julio 2005
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Fusing and modelling sensors using neural networks for low cost multi-sensor robotics systems", Sixth International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information Engineering Systems & Allied Technologies. ISBN: 1-58603-280-1, Crema, Italy, 16-18 September 2002
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Fast Position Estimation for Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation", 2002 WSEAS Int. Conf. on Signal Processing, Robotics and Automation (ISPRA '02). ISBN: 960-8052-65-3, Cádiz, Spain, 12-16 June 2002
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Real Time Dynamic Ellipsoidal Neural Network (RTDENN)", 2002 WSEAS Int. Conf. on Signal Processing, Robotics and Automation (ISPRA '02). ISBN: 960-8052-65-3, Cádiz, Spain, 12-16 June 2002
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Integrating and modelling sensors: An approach to low-cost robotics systems using multilayer perceptrons", 2002 WSEAS Int. Conf. on Signal Processing, Robotics and Automation (ISPRA '02). ISBN: 960-8052-65-3, Cádiz, Spain, 12-16 June 2002
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    M.A. Sanz-Bobi, A. Sánchez, A. Muñoz, S. Revuelta, J.R. Infante, "SEVILLA: Expert system for boiler flame monitoring of a coal power plant", Conferencia INFUB (6th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers) . Estoril, Portugal, 2-5 April 2002
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    A. Sánchez, M.A. Sanz-Bobi, "Modelado de un entorno de navegación desconocido por un vehículo autoguiado mediante una red neuronal adaptativa", IX Conferencia de la Asociación Española para la Inteligencia Artificial - CAEPIA-2001. Gijón, Spain, 14-16 November 2001
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 12 publications

Books and Book chapters

    T. Gómez, C. Mateo, A. Sánchez, P. Frías, R. Cossent, "Reference network models: a computational tool for planning and designing large-scale smart electricity distribution grids", en High Performance Computing in Power and Energy Systems. Editores Siddhartha Kumar Khaitan and Anshul Gupta. Ed. Springer. Berlín, Germany, 2012.
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    M.A. Sanz-Bobi, D. Contreras, A. Sánchez, "Multi-agent systems orientated to assist with daily activities in the homes of elderly and disabled people", en Human-computer interaction: the agency perspective (studies in computational intelligence). Editores Zacarias, M. y Valente de Oliveira, J.. Ed. Springer. Berlín, Germany, 2012.
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    A. Sánchez, M. Alvar, A. Arranz, "La robótica y el desarrollo sostenible", en El Ingeniero del ICAI y el desarrollo sostenible. Editores Sancha Gonzalo, J.L. et al.. Ed. Asociación Nacional de Ingenieros del ICAI. Madrid, Spain, 2009.
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 3 books

Projects

    New systems, technologies and operation models based on ICTs for the management of energy positive and proactive neighbourhoods, developed for: Europa. Nov/2012-Nov/2014
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    , developed for: SYNEX Ingenieros Consultores Ltda. Jun/2012-Oct/2012
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    Wireless monitoring of physiological and physical parameters for sports medicine, developed for: Zurelite Sports Systems SL. Mar/2012-Jul/2012
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    Development of SCIA and SCA systems, developed for: GAMESA. Jan/2012-Sep/2012
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    New developments for a small scale smartcity model, developed for: IBM. Oct/2011-Nov/2011
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    A small scale smartcity model, developed for: IBM. Apr/2011-Jul/2011
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    Kinematic simulation of the vertebral column, developed for: Javier Pereiro. Feb/2011-Sep/2011
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    Cost-benefit assessment of technology solutions in the context of smart electricity distribution grids, developed for: ORMAZABAL Corporate Technology. Feb/2011-Jan/2012
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    SCIA system with a prediction model, developed for: Gamesa. Jan/2011-Dec/2011
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    Aggregation control center II, developed for: Gamesa. Jan/2011-Dec/2011
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    Support, maintenance and new developments of the Reference Network Models of the Spanish Electricty System, developed for: Comisión Nacional de la Energía. Jan/2011-Dec/2011
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    Embedded system for the energy management of electrical vehicles, developed for: Gamesa. Oct/2010-Mar/2011
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    Agregation control center, developed for: Gamesa. Oct/2010-Mar/2011
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    Improvements, maintenance and support on the use of the Distribution Network Reference Models of the Spanish National Electricity System, developed for: Comisión Nacional de la Energía. Jan/2010-Dec/2010
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    Optimal integration of distributed energy resources, developed for: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Oct/2009-Dec/2010
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    SMARTCITY: alignment with the DENISE project, developed for: Endesa. Oct/2009-Mar/2013
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    Retailer´s management system for electric vehicles, developed for: IBM. Sep/2009-Sep/2011
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    Technological vigilance on operation of distribution networks and distributed generation, developed for: Union Fenosa Distribucion. May/2009-May/2009
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    A PDA based system for automatic management of returned goods, developed for: SAPE. Jan/2009-Feb/2009
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    Support and maintenance in the use of the Network Reference Models of the National Electricity System, developed for: Comisión Nacional de la Energía (CNE). Nov/2008-Nov/2009
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    Analysis of the Chilean Network 2008 for the CNE, using the IIT Network Reference Model, developed for: SYNEX Ingenieros Consultores Ltda.. Jun/2008-Oct/2008
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    Analysis of Chilectra\'s network using the IIT Network Reference Model, developed for: Systep Ingeniería y Diseños Ltd. Apr/2008-Nov/2008
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    ANDREA: an interactive planning tool for HV networks in the long-term, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2008-Dec/2008
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    Support and maintenance in the use of the Network Reference Models of the National Electricity System, developed for: Comisión Nacional de la Energía (CNE). Nov/2007-Oct/2008
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    System based in a small helicopter and mobile robots for efficient generation of resources maps. Application to the precise spreading and minimization of pesticides, developed for: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (anteriormente Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia). Oct/2007-Jun/2011
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    Development of models for estimating the quality of an intelligent distribution network, developed for: Eliop. Sep/2007-Dec/2009
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    Simulation models for intelligent electricity distribution networks, developed for: Everis. Jun/2007-Sep/2009
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    Platform for integral intelligent management of offers and demands of parking places, developed for: Tuplaza Movilida y Desarrollo S.L . May/2007-Mar/2008
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    Report module to visualize the forecast of natural gas demand, developed for: ENAGAS. Jan/2007-Dec/2007
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    New developments of the ANDREA model for High Voltage distribution network planning, developed for: Iberdrola Distribución. Jan/2007-Dec/2007
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    Platform for integral intelligent management of offers and demands of parking places, developed for: Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio. Sep/2006-Apr/2007
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    Design and development of a flexible information system for technological prospective studies., developed for: Comisión Europea (IPTS). Jan/2006-Jan/2007
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    Fast development system of autonomous mobile robots, developed for: RAMEM. Dec/2005-Dec/2005
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    Putting in operation and improvements of the settlement system for wind energy contracts of W2M, developed for: Wind to Market, S.A.. Nov/2005-Apr/2006
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    Advanced procedures to access data for the W2M analysis system, developed for: Wind to Market, S.A.. Nov/2005-Sep/2006
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    Development of an intelligent electricity market analysis tool for wind power management, developed for: Wind to Market, S.A.. Oct/2005-Sep/2006
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    Development of an auto-pilot system for the VISICOPTER helicopter. Application to aerial image acquisition to support precision agriculture., developed for: Univ. Pontificia Comillas. Oct/2005-Oct/2007
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    Advanced procedures for accessing data in the W2M/Casandra information system, developed for: Wind to Market, S.A.. May/2005-Jul/2005
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    Extension and improvement of the forecast and analysis tools of the forecast Management System (SGP), developed for: Indra-Endesa. Jan/2005-Jan/2006
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    New decision-support tools for long-term electricity markets, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2005-Dec/2005
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    Scale helicopter instrumentation for image capturing and map making for precision agriculture, developed for: Comunidad de Madrid. Jan/2005-Jan/2006
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    Settlement system for wind energy contracts in the Spanish electricity market, developed for: Wind to Market, S.A.. Oct/2004-Feb/2006
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    Control Center requirements of railway power system, developed for: RENFE Mantenimiento de Infraestructura. Oct/2004-Dec/2005
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    The development of a network reference model for the Spanish Electric Power System, developed for: Unesa, ASEME, CIDE, APYDE. Jun/2004-Dec/2005
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    Development of new algorithms and tools integrated into the System for analysis and monitoring of economic and energetic outcomes of Endesa (SGS), developed for: Endesa. Jan/2004-Jan/2005
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    Development of new algorithms and tools integrated into the forecast Management System (SGP), developed for: Endesa. Jan/2004-Jan/2005
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    Development of decision-support tools for long-term electricity markets, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2004-Dec/2004
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    MADE, a forecasting tool designed to produce medium-term predictions of natural gas consumption, developed for: ENAGAS. Oct/2003-Oct/2006
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    Integration of the analysis and monitoring of economic and energetic outcomes in the SGP Information System, developed for: Endesa. Jan/2003-Jan/2004
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    Development of the forecast and the analysis modules of the Forcast Management System (SGP), developed for: Endesa. Jan/2003-Jan/2004
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    Integration of the analysis and monitoring of economic and energetic outcomes in the SGP Information System, developed for: Endesa. Apr/2002-Nov/2002
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    Development of a flame monitoring system for PUERTOLLANO Power plant, developed for: ELCOGAS. May/2001-Sep/2001
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    Not Available, developed for: Unión Fenosa. Apr/2001-Mar/2002
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    SEVILLA: Expert system for on-line monitoring of the flame of a boiler in a coal power plant, developed for: Unión Fenosa Generación. Jan/1998-Dec/1999
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 54 projects

Training courses

    C and JAVA programming course for communication and embedded systems with application to aerial vehicles, developed for: UAV Navigation. Feb/2009-Mar/2009
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    Not Available, developed for: Iberdrola. Feb/2005-May/2005
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