Innovative Research Award
Miriam Martínez Muñoz
Madrid Open University (UDIMA)Spain,
Miriam Martínez Muñoz is an academic and researcher whose interdisciplinary work connects engineering, data analytics, educational technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicle applications. Her documented research and academic activities provide a multidisciplinary basis for consideration under the Innovative Research Award, particularly through technology-enabled approaches to education, engineering, and environmental assessment. [1]
Abstract
Miriam Martínez Muñoz is a Spanish academic whose professional profile combines physical sciences, communications, engineering, computing, data science, educational technology, cybersecurity, and UAV applications. Her research trajectory includes magnetic microdevices, wireless-powered microrobotics, educational innovation, environmental monitoring, and data-driven decision-making, demonstrating sustained interdisciplinary engagement across technological domains. [1]
Keywords
Federated Databases; Business Intelligence; Text-to-SQL; Large Language Models; Internet of Things Security; Device Authentication; Data Privacy; Smart Cities; Cybersecurity; Business Continuity.
Introduction
Martínez Muñoz’s academic development spans physics, signal theory and communications, software-related education, engineering research, and university management. Her doctoral studies at the University of Alcalá and subsequent academic activities provide a foundation for research addressing technological systems, digital learning, environmental assessment, and interdisciplinary applications of computational methods. [1]
Research Profile
Her research profile encompasses magnetic systems, microrobotics, UAV-based environmental assessment, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, digital assessment, and educational innovation. This breadth reflects an interdisciplinary research approach in which engineering, computation, data analysis, and technology-enhanced learning are applied to practical scientific and organisational problems. [1]
Research Contributions
Documented contributions include research on multipole magnetisation patterning, magnetic gears, wireless-powered microrobotic systems, space-related technologies, mobile learning, digital assessment, and UAV environmental auditing. These activities illustrate a research orientation toward developing and evaluating technological methods with applications in engineering, healthcare, education, and environmental monitoring. [2] [3]
Publications
Selected publications address magnetic microdevices and magnetic gears, while more recent work extends toward UAV magnetometry, environmental assessment, and educational innovation. The documented publication record therefore connects physical engineering research with emerging digital and technology-enabled applications. Bibliographic details should be confirmed against the original publisher records where indicated. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Research Impact
The supplied academic record reports 36 documents, 77 citations, and an h-index of 6. Her research activities additionally connect engineering research with education, cybersecurity, UAV technology, and environmental applications. These indicators and documented projects provide measurable and contextual evidence of research activity, while broader impact should be evaluated from verified database records. [1]
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award recognizes research profiles demonstrating meaningful technological or methodological development. Martínez Muñoz’s documented combination of engineering research, data analytics, educational technology, UAV applications, and cybersecurity provides a relevant interdisciplinary basis for consideration. Final award assessment should rely on independently verified publications, research outputs, and eligibility criteria. [1]
Conclusion
Miriam Martínez Muñoz presents an interdisciplinary academic profile spanning engineering, communications, data science, education, cybersecurity, and UAV technologies. Her documented publications, projects, teaching activities, and research metrics establish a substantive foundation for scholarly recognition, with the Innovative Research Award providing an appropriate context for evaluating this breadth of technological research. [1] [3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Miriam Martínez Muñoz, Author ID 57194528924. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55941441500
- Díez-Jiménez, E., Sánchez-Montero, R., & Martínez-Muñoz, M. (2018). Analysis of the influence of geometric parameters in PCB fixtures for 2D multipole magnetisation patterning of thin-layer micromagnets. Journal of Applied Electromagnetism. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAE-80121
- Díez-Jiménez, E., Sánchez-Montero, R., & Martínez-Muñoz, M. (2018). Towards miniaturization of magnetic gears: Torque performance assessment. Micromachines, 9(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/mi9010016
- Martínez-Muñoz, M., et al. (2026). An integrated UAV magnetometry workflow for magnetic anomaly detection and environmental assessment in Cascais (Portugal). Results in Engineering. Publication metadata should be verified against the original publisher record. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.113542
- Martínez-Muñoz, M., et al. (2025). Dronics in higher education and inclusive education: Proposal for educational innovation from above. Comunicar, issue 80, volume XXXIII. Publication metadata should be verified against the original journal record. https://doi.org/10.58262/C80-2025-07