David Miralles

Associate Professor at La Salle Campus Barcelona

David Miralles is a prominent researcher and academic in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and interactive technologies. He is currently serving as the Principal Investigator at the Seamless Interaction Group, a position he has held since 2013.2

Academic Background and Expertise

David Miralles holds a degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of Barcelona, which he obtained in 1995. He later pursued doctoral studies and earned his PhD in Mathematical Physics in 2001.1 His academic interests span across various disciplines, including:

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Interactive Machine Learning
Mathematical Physics

Professional Career

Research and Academia:: Miralles has had a distinguished career in academia and research:

From 1996 to 2001, he worked at the Fundamental Physics Department at the University of Barcelona.1
From 2001 to 2007, he was associated with the Department of Communication and Signal Theory at Ramon Llull University (URL).1

International Experience:: Throughout his career, Miralles has undertaken several international research stays, enhancing his global perspective and expertise:

Instituto de Matemática, Estadística e Computaçao Científica, Campinas, Brazil (1998)
International Center of Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (September 2004)
Observatoire de Paris, France (March 2005-06)
MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, USA (May 2014)1

Current Role and Research Focus

As the Principal Investigator at the Seamless Interaction Group, Miralles leads a research team focused on designing novel interactions between people and objects.1 2 This group is part of the Media Technologies Group at La Salle - Universitat Ramon Llull, where Miralles founded and continues to direct the Seamless Interaction initiative.1

David Miralles's work contributes significantly to the advancement of interactive technologies and human-computer interaction, bridging the gap between theoretical physics, mathematics, and practical applications in technology and user experience design.