Juan Carlos Preciado Rodríguez, Ph.D., is a member of the Quercus Software Engineering Group and Associate Professor of Computer Languages and Systems at the University of Extremadura (UEx), Spain. His research areas include Web Engineering and Data-Intensive Systems, among others. He has published over 60 scientific publications in international journals and conferences. He is the founder of Homeria Open Solutions SL and MetrikaMedia SL, a recent UEx spin-off. He has held relevant positions at the University for over 8 years, including Vice-Rector.

Key achievements since January 2012:

• Research excellence recognition: 3 six-year periods by the National Commission for the Evaluation of Research Activity (CNEAI).
• Principal Investigator of 1 competitive European R&D project, 1 competitive national R&D project, and 1 competitive regional R&D project.
• Participation in 18 R&D+i contracts, 5 as Principal Investigator.
• National patents: 2.
• Spin-off founding: 2.