Prof. Dr. Beatriz Defez | Sensors | Research Excellence Award
Professor | Valencia Polytechnic University | Spain
Beatriz Defez García is an accomplished scholar whose work bridges engineering graphics, materials science, acoustic behavior, assistive technologies, and advanced computational modeling. Her research notably spans finite-element analysis of ceramic materials, acoustic characterization of engineered structures, fluid–solid interactions, and the development of innovative navigation systems to support individuals with visual impairments. She has made influential contributions to the fields of human–machine interaction, sensory guidance technologies, telemedicine, and computer-assisted image segmentation, particularly in dermatological applications. Her scholarship encompasses collaborative, interdisciplinary projects addressing societal and industrial needs through engineering innovation. With a strong record of productivity, she has authored 30 Scopus-indexed documents and accumulated 188 citations in Scopus, reflecting an h-index of 7, while her Google Scholar profile reports 486 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 11, demonstrating the sustained visibility and relevance of her research. Her most widely cited studies include pioneering prototypes for real-time assistive navigation, analytical and experimental investigations of bubble and drop oscillations, and advanced techniques for usability evaluation in digital learning environments. Across her publications, Defez García integrates computational methods, experimental validation, and user-centered design principles to advance engineering solutions that improve material performance, enhance accessibility, and support health-related digital transformation. Her recent work also highlights growing contributions in telemedicine, sustainable digitalization, and biomedical image processing, reinforcing her role as a multidisciplinary researcher shaping both technological innovation and applied scientific practice.
Publication Profile
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Featured Publications
Dunai, L., Fajarnes, G. P., Praderas, V. S., Defez Garcia, B., & Lengua, I. (2010). Real-time assistance prototype—A new navigation aid for blind people. IECON Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 1–6.
Milne, A. J. B., Defez, B., Cabrerizo-Vílchez, M., & Amirfazli, A. (2014). Understanding (sessile/constrained) bubble and drop oscillations. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 203, 22–36.
Dunai, L., Peris-Fajarnés, G., Lluna, E., & Defez, B. (2013). Sensory navigation device for blind people. The Journal of Navigation, 66(3), 349–362.
Fraile-Garcia, E., Ferreiro-Cabello, J., Defez, B., & Peris-Fajanes, G. (2016). Acoustic behavior of hollow blocks and bricks made of concrete doped with waste-tire rubber. Materials, 9(12), 962.
Maria, M. S., Silvia, A. N., Beatriz, D. G., Andrew, D., & Guillermo, P. F. (2022). Health care in rural areas: Proposal of a new telemedicine program assisted from the reference health centers, for sustainable digitization and its contribution to carbon reduction. Heliyon, 8(7).