Iñigo Sedano Perez, PhD.

PhD in Telecommunications from the University of the Basque Country, with International Mention (2020). Master ’s Degree in Information and Communication Technologies in Mobile Networks (2007). Telecommunications Engineer and Industrial Technical Engineer specializing in Industrial Electronics. Researcher at Tecnalia Research & Innovation since 2006, with a permanent position. Expert in video quality assessment, advanced communications, and digital industry technologies. Extensive participation in projects funded by the European Commission, CDTI, and the Basque Government. Relevant contributions to strategic initiatives such as DIGIPRIME, DIMOFAC, MARKET4.0, and UMOBILE. International research stays at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and at IRCCyN (University of Nantes). Collaborator of VQEG, an international reference group in audiovisual quality metrics. Author and co‑author of scientific articles published in indexed journals and international conferences. Significant experience in developing and validating objective video quality metrics. Certified proficiency in English C2 (Cambridge CPE) and advanced command of French. Additional knowledge of German (A2) and Swedish. Complementary training in negotiation, problem solving, and organizational competencies. Consolidated experience in technology transfer and multidisciplinary teamwork. Personal interests include cinema, music, theatre, hiking, and sociocultural activities.