Francisco J. Jariego

Dr. Francisco J. Jariego holds a PhD in Physics. Independent researcher, advisor and author. Currently researching in the field of Future Studies, and Collaborating profesor at UNED.

Former Director of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) of Telefonica, Member of the Executive Committee of Telefonica I+D (R&D). More than 25 years of experience in R&D and innovation in the ICT sector, Mathematical modeling and optimization, Operations research, Economics of information, Software & Digital Services, Technology Watch, Trends & Strategic Foresight.

He writes about science, technology, innovation and their influence on society for Mind The Post (English) and Adyacente Posible (Español). He has published works of essay and fiction.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Professor, UNED
  • 2016–2019
    Researcher, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
  • 2000–2016
    Director, Telefonica I+D

Education

  • 1992 
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Ph.D. Physics

Contact Francisco for

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  • Consulting / Advising
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  • Research supervision