# Vladimir Estivill-Castro

> Ph.D. University of Waterloo 1991

**Wikidata**: [Q102244188](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102244188)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vladimir-estivill-castro

## Summary
Vladimir Estivill-Castro is a computer scientist specializing in algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 1991 under the supervision of Derick Wood and currently serves as a professor at Pompeu Fabra University, where he has supervised numerous doctoral students.

## Biography
- Born: [date and place not provided]
- Nationality: [not provided]
- Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Waterloo (1991)
- Known for: Research in algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining
- Employer(s): Pompeu Fabra University (professor)
- Field(s): algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, data mining

## Contributions
Vladimir Estivill-Castro has contributed significantly to the fields of algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining throughout his academic career. As a computer scientist with extensive research output, his work has advanced computational approaches in these domains. He has supervised numerous doctoral students who have gone on to make their own contributions to computer science. His research has been documented across multiple academic platforms including Google Scholar, Scopus, and the ACM Digital Library, indicating a substantial body of published work that has influenced his field.

## FAQs
### Q: Who was Vladimir Estivill-Castro's doctoral advisor?
A: Vladimir Estivill-Castro's doctoral advisor was Derick Wood, an English computer scientist, during his Ph.D. studies at the University of Waterloo.

### Q: What academic institutions has Vladimir Estivill-Castro been affiliated with?
A: He is currently a professor at Pompeu Fabra University and received his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 1991.

### Q: How many doctoral students has Vladimir Estivill-Castro supervised?
A: He has supervised at least eight doctoral students including Artak Amirbekyan, Ahmed Hajyasien, Kyungmi (Joanne) Lee, Ickjai Lee, Nathan Lovell, Rodolfo Torres-Velazquez, Jianhua Yang, and Mahdi Parsa.

### Q: What are Vladimir Estivill-Castro's areas of expertise?
A: His areas of expertise include algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining, as indicated in his field of work.

## Why They Matter
Vladimir Estivill-Castro has made significant contributions to computer science through both his own research and his role as an academic supervisor. By training multiple doctoral students who have gone on to establish their own academic and research careers, he has created a ripple effect of knowledge and expertise in the field. His work in algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining has contributed to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these disciplines. As a professor at Pompeu Fabra University, he continues to shape the next generation of computer scientists, ensuring that his influence extends far beyond his individual research publications.

## Notable For
- Ph.D. from University of Waterloo (1991) under renowned computer scientist Derick Wood
- Professorship at Pompeu Fabra University
- Extensive supervision of doctoral students in computer science
- Research contributions in algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining
- Academic presence across multiple scholarly platforms including Google Scholar, Scopus, and ACM Digital Library

## Body
### Academic Background
Vladimir Estivill-Castro holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo (1991), with his doctoral work supervised by English computer scientist Derick Wood. His academic lineage is documented in the Mathematics Genealogy Project with ID 66946. This educational foundation provided him with the expertise to pursue a career in computer science research and education.

### Professional Career
Currently serving as a professor at Pompeu Fabra University, Estivill-Castro has established himself as an academic in the field of computer science. His professional presence is evidenced by his association with the institution since at least 2021, as indicated by references to his ORCID profile and employment records.

### Research Areas and Contributions
His research focuses on algorithmics, machine learning, robotics, and data mining—fields at the intersection of computer science and practical applications. His work is documented across multiple academic databases:
- Google Scholar Author ID: BOwNPlAAAAAJ
- Scopus Author ID: 6701779399
- ACM Digital Library Author ID: 81100609622
- DBLP Author ID: 52/5365

### Academic Supervision
Estivill-Castro has supervised numerous doctoral students including:
- Artak Amirbekyan
- Ahmed Hajyasien
- Kyungmi (Joanne) Lee
- Ickjai Lee
- Nathan Lovell
- Rodolfo Torres-Velazquez
- Jianhua Yang
- Mahdi Parsa

This supervision role highlights his commitment to advancing computer science through mentorship and knowledge transfer to the next generation of researchers.

### Academic Identity and Recognition
Vladimir Estivill-Castro is recognized in the academic community with several unique identifiers:
- ISNI: 0000000076238382
- VIAF ID: 305864364
- ResearcherID: H-5760-2015
- Dimensions Author ID: 014743234417.32
- MR Author ID: 288574
- IDREF ID: 255917775

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## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2021](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0001-7775-0780/employment/14338447)
3. IdRef
4. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0001-7775-0780/external-identifiers/299436)
5. [SciGraph](https://scigraph.springernature.com/person.014743234417.32)