José Luis Ávila Jiménez earned a BS in Computer Engineering from the UNED (Spain) and a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Córdoba. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computers Engineering at the University of Córdoba. His work in artificial intelligence and data-driven systems has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed journal publications, international conference papers, and postgraduate courses, as well as active participation in several research projects. He serves as a reviewer for international journals and program committee member in artificial intelligence and computational intelligence conferences. His research interests include machine learning, deep learning, graph neural networks, biomedical data analysis, AI-based healthcare systems, time-series analysis, quantum and sensor data processing, explainable AI, and applied artificial intelligence in real-world systems.