Prof. Dr. Jose Juan Alonso del Rosario | Mathematical Morphology | Best Researcher Award
Professor | University of Cádiz | Spain
Prof. Dr. Jose Juan Alonso del Rosario is a distinguished Spanish physicist and academic who has significantly contributed to the field of applied physics, with a particular focus on mathematical morphology and numerical modeling. Currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Cádiz, he has built an impressive career that bridges teaching, research, and leadership. His scholarly work has been instrumental in advancing oceanographic studies, internal wave predictions, and applications of remote sensing in marine sciences. Throughout his career, he has established himself as an influential researcher and educator in applied physics and ocean engineering.
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Education Background
He began his academic journey at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where he completed his foundational studies with outstanding performance. His academic excellence laid the groundwork for his doctoral research at the University of Cádiz, where he obtained his Ph.D. in applied physics. During his formative years, he engaged in research visits to institutions such as the Royal Observatory of Belgium and the Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada in Cádiz, where he specialized in tides, time sections, and ephemeris. This strong educational foundation shaped his later success in research and teaching.
Professional Experience
His professional career has been anchored at the University of Cádiz, where he secured a Full Professor position early and has since contributed extensively to teaching and research. He has taught a wide range of subjects, including numerical modeling, fluid mechanics, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and electromagnetics, particularly within marine sciences and naval engineering. Beyond lecturing, he has coordinated the Master’s program in Naval and Ocean Engineering for over a decade and served in leadership roles, including as subdirector of the Naval and Ocean School. His influence extends internationally, with invited lectures in the United States and Guatemala.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Dr. Jose Juan Alonso del Rosario’s career is marked by academic recognition and professional achievements. His outstanding performance as a student earned him recognition as the best academic expedient during his degree years. Over time, his career has been validated through multiple accredited research and teaching periods, reflecting his consistent scholarly contributions. He has supervised doctoral research, participated in European and national projects, and contributed to impactful technological transfers. His recognition as an ANECA-validated Senior Full Professor further underscores his reputation as a leading figure in applied physics and engineering sciences.
Research Focus
His research is multidisciplinary, combining applied physics, numerical modeling, and environmental studies. Early in his career, he worked extensively on tidal theory and developed a tidal catalogue, later expanding into internal wave prediction in the Strait of Gibraltar. His expertise in mathematical morphology, fractal geometry, and time-series processing led him into advanced studies of altimetry and sea surface temperature evolution. He has applied these approaches to practical problems, such as eutrophication in Lake Maracaibo and Lake Izabal, and upwelling dynamics along the Iberian and Colombian coasts. His work is characterized by integrating theoretical modeling with real-world environmental challenges.
Top Publications Notes
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The Extremal Value Analysis of Sea Level in the Gulf of Cádiz and Alborán Sea: A New Methodology and the Resilience of Critical Infrastructures
Published Year: 2025
Citation: 4
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POSIT: An automated tool for detecting and characterizing diverse morphological features in raster data: application to pockmarks, mounds and craters
Published Year: 2024
Citation: 11
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A new insight on the upwelling along the Atlantic Iberian coasts and warm water outflow in the Gulf of Cádiz from multiscale ultrahigh resolution sea surface temperature imagery
Published Year: 2024
Citation: 9
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Why Are the High Frequency Structures of the Sea Surface Temperature in the Brazil-Malvinas Confluence Area Difficult to Predict? An Explanation Based on Multiscale Imagery and Fractal Geometry
Published Year: 2023
Citation: 15
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On the Prediction of Upwelling Events at the Colombian Caribbean Coasts from Modis-SST Imagery
Published Year: 2019
Citation: 23
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Jose Juan Alonso del Rosario has built a career that merges academic rigor, innovative research, and educational leadership. As a professor, researcher, and mentor, he has cultivated new scientific insights while guiding future experts in naval and ocean engineering. His body of work reflects both scientific depth and practical application, particularly in addressing environmental and engineering challenges through physics-based models and remote sensing techniques. His legacy continues to expand through publications, projects, and international collaborations that place him at the forefront of applied physics and oceanographic research.