DIEGO FRANCISCO
GARCIA MOLINA

I am an Industrial T. Engineer specializing in Mechanics from the University of Córdoba (2004), where I was awarded the first prize for my final degree project. I furthered my education with a Master’s in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture (2011) and a Master’s in Teaching (2021). In 2018, I earned a Ph.D. with the highest distinction, Sobresaliente Cum Laude, after defending my thesis on documentation techniques and the promotion of engineering-architectural heritage, an area in which I have carried out extensive research. My scientific activity has focused on the intersection of engineering, archaeology, and experimental sciences, contributing with 18 articles published in indexed journals in WOS, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar. Additionally, I have contributed to book chapters and participated in national and international conferences. I have collaborated on educational and scientific innovation projects and have been a member of the research group "Design and Processing of Mappable Information" at the University of Córdoba since 2014. Since 2011, I have combined teaching with research, lecturing at the University of Córdoba (UCO) and, since 2018, at the University of Jaén, where I currently hold the position of Ayudante Doctor (Assistant Lecturer). In my teaching practice, I prioritize the use of innovative methodologies and emerging technologies that foster interdisciplinary and applied learning, supported by continuous training through the PDI NOVEL program. In the professional field, I have worked in quality control for multinational companies and in the geometric documentation of heritage assets using advanced 3D digitization techniques in projects funded by European programs such as EDUSI. My research integrates parametric modeling, structural simulation, and augmented reality, contributing to heritage preservation and knowledge transfer across disciplines. In this regard, I have been the Principal Investigator in various technological development projects applied to cultural heritage, such as the OTRI contract (2023/2024) for the enhancement of Albanchez de Mágina Castle. I also led the project for an interactive 3D model with QR codes to promote Priego Castle, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In 2019, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Metalworking and Transport Technology Center Foundation of Linares, applying my expertise in advanced digitization to technology transfer projects with an impact on heritage conservation. Furthermore, I have actively contributed to training new researchers, supervising Ph.D. theses, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s theses related to the application of documentation technologies in the dissemination of historical and cultural heritage. My commitment to excellence in research and teaching aligns with the principles of DORA, advocating for a fairer and more transparent evaluation of scientific impact based on quality, applicability, and knowledge transfer beyond traditional metrics. My career reflects a strong dedication to interdisciplinarity and the application of innovative technological solutions that contribute both to heritage conservation and its accessible dissemination to society.