Francisco Nieto-Escamez, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychobiology at the University of Almería, Spain, where he is a member of the Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience research group (CTS-280). He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Almería (2000) and a Master's degree in Neuroscience from the International University of Andalusia (1997). He currently serves as Director of the Quality of Life Technologies Unit at the CIBIS research center. He previously co-founded NeuroDigital Technologies and served as its Scientific Director until 2022. His research focuses on neuroplasticity mechanisms and the development of immersive virtual reality applications for motor, sensory, cognitive, and emotional rehabilitation in neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired brain injury, and dementia. His recent work addresses the ethical integration of emerging technologies in neurorehabilitation and geriatric care, including the proposal of a "Dignity-by-Design" framework for assistive technologies. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA).