MRG joined UGR in 1997, and for 25 years, she has been involved in different research activities related to the study of sustainable and smart materials for transportation infrastructures. Specifically, national and international research projects on the use of waste materials (crumb rubber, plastics, artificial aggregates) as substitutes for virgin materials in the manufacturing of asphalt mixtures, manufacturing asphalt mixtures at low temperatures, mechanical and fatigue cracking analysis, and sustainability assessment. During this period, she has been the author of more than 100 international journal papers and conference proceedings. Currently, she is a Full Professor at UGR, head of LabIC.UGR Research Group, and Coordinator of the Civil Engineering Doctoral Studies Program. She has strong links with international research centers, industrial partners, and organizations and is involved in the development of technical specifications for HWMA in Spain and technology transfer to industry. She is also involved in different international technical committees such as Rilem, ISAP, EATA, and ASEFMA.