Summary
F. De Sande is an Associate Professor and senior researcher in Computer Science at Universidad de La Laguna with over three decades of academic and technical experience focused on high-performance computing. He earned a PhD in Computer Science at ULL after a physics degree from Complutense of Madrid and has led the university's Computing Research Support Service since 2005, bridging research needs and operational HPC infrastructure. His research centers on directive-based GPGPU programming, design of HPC languages and libraries, and parallelizing scientific applications, combining deep theoretical knowledge (compilers, automata) with hands-on systems work. He has a long teaching record across core CS subjects—from compilers to algorithmics—and has held leadership roles including Vice-Rector for IT and Director of TIC services, which informs his pragmatic approach to deploying research technologies. Not obvious from his title: he began in industry software roles in the late 1980s, giving him a practical developer’s perspective that complements his academic specialization. Based in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, he remains active in local research support and regional technology transfer initiatives.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Licenciado, Licenciado at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Doctor, Doctor at Universidad de La Laguna
English