Secretary General

I hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). My academic background includes a Licenciatura in Mathematics (BA+MSc) and a Diplomatura in Statistics (BA) from the Universitat Autònoma de

Barcelona. I appreciate the duality of being both a mathematician and a statistician, as it has shaped my perspective and approach to research.

Currently, I am Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. My academic and research activities are closely linked to my role at the Civil Engineering School (ETSECCPB-UPC), where I work in the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Section of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Over the years, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, applying mathematical and statistical techniques to solve problems in different engineering areas.

My research focuses on three key areas: (1) research on compositional data; (2) modelling of extremal phenomena in one or more dimensions and their dependence (mainly through copulas); and (3) the application of Bayesian methods to the parameter estimation in these models. I have actively contributed to several research projects involving research on Compositional Data methodologies.

I am fully convinced that we must teach Compositional Data in our universities. Over the years, I have integrated CoDA into my teaching at varying levels of complexity. Familiarizing students with compositionaldata concepts early on increases the likelihood of them incorporating CoDA into their future research endeavors.

My involvement with the CoDa Association dates back to its start. I have had the privilege of serving as Chair of the Meetings Committee and was previously a member of the Statutes Commission, where I contributed to the development of the Association’s Bylaws.

In today’s data-driven world, the CoDa Association plays a crucial role in advancing CoDA techniques, promoting their dissemination, and fostering scientific collaboration among its members. If elected Secretary General, I will do my best in leading the Association toward these goals.