Josué Pérez Sabater
/xoˈswe/ · @josu_ps13
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Madrid, Spain
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josu.ps13@gmail.com
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Predoctoral Researcher at UC3M
About
Hi! I'm Josu.
I'm a biomedical engineer and PhD student, currently working as a researcher. I'm calm, meticulous, hard-working, and a decent programmer. I do my best to live consciously, mindful of others and the environment, and always caring about putting my skills at the service of the community and society. I enjoy reading, traveling, thinking things through, and also organizing stuff — sometimes a bit too much.
Please have a look around. If anything here resonates with you, or you think we could work on something together, feel free to reach out — I'd love to hear from you :).
Academic profile
Methodical and hard-working, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and code-design skills. My interests lie in applying AI (machine learning, deep learning) to address challenges in the biomedical and healthcare domains. I have experience across the full data pipeline — preprocessing, analysis, and visualization — as well as in software development and documentation.
My programming experience includes the analysis and modeling of human behavior in the context of suicide prevention, compartmental modeling of intracranial pulsatility, and the simulation of brain structures through spiking neural networks.
data analysis
scientific writing
Python
MATLAB
ORCID
0009-0001-0442-3663
0009-0001-0442-3663
Curriculum Vitae
Open CV
· Latest research
Work
Predoctoral Researcher
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Feb 2025 – Present · Leganés, Spain · web
Currently enrolled in a PhD program within the Signal
Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) in the field of human behavior analysis. The work will be focused on the research and development of AI-based
applications for risk monitorization in mental health patients.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Feb 2025 – Present · Leganés, Spain · web
Currently enrolled in a PhD program within the Signal
Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) in the field of human behavior analysis. The work will be focused on the research and development of AI-based
applications for risk monitorization in mental health patients.
Research Associate at GTS
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Nov 2023 – Feb 2025 · Leganés, Spain · report
Health data researcher at the Signal Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) within the framework of the
project Smartcrisis 2.0 and Multisite Smartphone-based Ecological Momentary Intervention for suicide prevention (HR23-00421), in
collaboration with Fundación Jiménez Díaz. The work, which served as my master thesis, focused on the use of digital phenotyping technologies for
human behavior modeling in the context of suicide prediction.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Nov 2023 – Feb 2025 · Leganés, Spain · report
Health data researcher at the Signal Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) within the framework of the
project Smartcrisis 2.0 and Multisite Smartphone-based Ecological Momentary Intervention for suicide prevention (HR23-00421), in
collaboration with Fundación Jiménez Díaz. The work, which served as my master thesis, focused on the use of digital phenotyping technologies for
human behavior modeling in the context of suicide prediction.
Student Intern at UC3M
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Oct 2022 – May 2023 · Leganés, Spain · report
As my Bachelor's thesis, I developed a compartmental model to investigate intracranial pulsatility, gaining
fundamental insight into cerebrospinal fluid dynamics with the aim of better understanding CSF-related disorders.
The work involved medical image processing to extract flow data from MR images.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Oct 2022 – May 2023 · Leganés, Spain · report
As my Bachelor's thesis, I developed a compartmental model to investigate intracranial pulsatility, gaining
fundamental insight into cerebrospinal fluid dynamics with the aim of better understanding CSF-related disorders.
The work involved medical image processing to extract flow data from MR images.
Research Intern at NCCL
Hanyang University
Feb – Jul 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · report
I was granted an internship at the Neural Circuits & Computation Lab in Hanyang University,
which develops computational models based on the neural circuit principles that govern sensorimotor systems in flying insects.
During my time at NCCL, I modeled a spiking neural network that simulates the central complex in flies, capable of responding to head direction changes.
Hanyang University
Feb – Jul 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · report
I was granted an internship at the Neural Circuits & Computation Lab in Hanyang University,
which develops computational models based on the neural circuit principles that govern sensorimotor systems in flying insects.
During my time at NCCL, I modeled a spiking neural network that simulates the central complex in flies, capable of responding to head direction changes.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Nov 2018 – Jun 2023 · Madrid, Spain
I provided academic support in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to students in High School and Spanish Bachillerato.
Studies
PhD Program in Signal Processing and Communications Engineering
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Nov 2024 – Present · Leganés, Spain · web
Currently enrolled in a PhD program within the Signal
Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) in the field of human behavior analysis. The work will be focused on the research and development of AI-based
applications for risk monitorization in mental health patients.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Nov 2024 – Present · Leganés, Spain · web
Currently enrolled in a PhD program within the Signal
Processing Group (GTS-UC3M) in the field of human behavior analysis. The work will be focused on the research and development of AI-based
applications for risk monitorization in mental health patients.
Master in Machine Learning for Health
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2023 – 2024 · Leganés, Spain · web
I obtained this master’s to specialize in the use of AI tools, focusing their application on the processing of medical data, signals and images.
Some of the fields explored include classic machine learning methods, deep learning networks, natural language processing, surgical navigation tools, optimization and computer vision.
I conducted my master thesis under the GTS lab working on human behavior modeling for suicide prediction.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2023 – 2024 · Leganés, Spain · web
I obtained this master’s to specialize in the use of AI tools, focusing their application on the processing of medical data, signals and images.
Some of the fields explored include classic machine learning methods, deep learning networks, natural language processing, surgical navigation tools, optimization and computer vision.
I conducted my master thesis under the GTS lab working on human behavior modeling for suicide prediction.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2018 – 2023 · Leganés, Spain · web
Graduated in Biomedical Engineering at UC3M where I learned about very diverse topics in the biomedical domain, including image processing, biosensors and tissue engineering.
Some of the programs and languages I learned are: MATLAB, 3D Slicer, ImageJ, PyMOL, Chimera and RStudio.
On top of the academic aspect, I also had the chance to study one year abroad at Hanyang University, Seoul, and to conduct two research works
that gave me experience on spiking neural networks (internship at NCCL) and compartmental modeling (Bachelor’s thesis).
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2018 – 2023 · Leganés, Spain · web
Graduated in Biomedical Engineering at UC3M where I learned about very diverse topics in the biomedical domain, including image processing, biosensors and tissue engineering.
Some of the programs and languages I learned are: MATLAB, 3D Slicer, ImageJ, PyMOL, Chimera and RStudio.
On top of the academic aspect, I also had the chance to study one year abroad at Hanyang University, Seoul, and to conduct two research works
that gave me experience on spiking neural networks (internship at NCCL) and compartmental modeling (Bachelor’s thesis).
Exchange Program
Hanyang University
2021 – 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · web
I spent 10 months in Seoul as part of an international program studying and researching at Hanyang University.
During my time abroad, I improved my English proficiency and gained important skills on adaptability, initiative and social abilities.
On top of that, I was able to immerse myself in the Korean culture and therefore acquired an open mindset with a broader perspective.
Hanyang University
2021 – 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · web
I spent 10 months in Seoul as part of an international program studying and researching at Hanyang University.
During my time abroad, I improved my English proficiency and gained important skills on adaptability, initiative and social abilities.
On top of that, I was able to immerse myself in the Korean culture and therefore acquired an open mindset with a broader perspective.
English Immersion Program
Borris Vocational School
24 Aug – 27 Sep 2015 · Borris, Ireland · web
For one month I studied at an Irish High School thanks to one of the immersive programs of Sheffield Centre, which combined
the academic classes with cultural activities organized by the agency and social events arranged by the family that hosted me.
Borris Vocational School
24 Aug – 27 Sep 2015 · Borris, Ireland · web
For one month I studied at an Irish High School thanks to one of the immersive programs of Sheffield Centre, which combined
the academic classes with cultural activities organized by the agency and social events arranged by the family that hosted me.
Complementary Education
Instituto Juan de la Cierva
2009 – 2016 · Madrid, Spain · web ·
certificate
During 7 years, I had the opportunity to participate in PEAC, a program developed by the
Community of Madrid as a voluntary, free, complementary education that enriches the standard curriculum, providing students with an opportunity to experience, research and create.
PEAC stimulates creativity and divergent thinking in different learning areas such as the scientific-technologic, artistic, humanistic-literary and social skills.
Instituto Juan de la Cierva
2009 – 2016 · Madrid, Spain · web ·
certificate
During 7 years, I had the opportunity to participate in PEAC, a program developed by the
Community of Madrid as a voluntary, free, complementary education that enriches the standard curriculum, providing students with an opportunity to experience, research and create.
PEAC stimulates creativity and divergent thinking in different learning areas such as the scientific-technologic, artistic, humanistic-literary and social skills.
Publications, preprints
- A Vector-Quantized Foundation Model for Patient Behavior Monitoring. Rodrigo Oliver, Josué Pérez-Sabater, Leire Paz-Arbaizar, Diego Herrero-Quevedo, Antonio Artés-Rodríguez, Alejandro Lancho and Pablo M. Olmos. (2025). arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.15221
Teaching
Bachelor in Data Science and Engineering
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2025, 2026 · Machine Learning in Healthcare · Laboratories sessions about survival analysis, point processes and multi-view VAEs.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2025, 2026 · Machine Learning in Healthcare · Laboratories sessions about survival analysis, point processes and multi-view VAEs.
Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2025 · AI in Health · Laboratories sessions about survival analysis and point processes.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2025 · AI in Health · Laboratories sessions about survival analysis and point processes.
Aprendizaje automático intermedio e ingeniería de características
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2026 · Tutoring sessions for an online course aimed at BBVA employees to develop skills in machine learning and feature engineering.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
2026 · Tutoring sessions for an online course aimed at BBVA employees to develop skills in machine learning and feature engineering.
Awards
First prize in V Concurso fotográfico Planeta Tierra, Planeta Vida
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
17 Oct 2023 · Getafe, Spain · post ·
certificate
This contest aims to make people reflect on the care our planet deserves and the need to preserve its ecosystems. I received the
prize for best photograph in both categories, Nature and Environmental complaint, for the pictures Desbandada (“Disbandment”) and La vaca
que no ríe (“The cow that doesn’t laugh”).
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
17 Oct 2023 · Getafe, Spain · post ·
certificate
This contest aims to make people reflect on the care our planet deserves and the need to preserve its ecosystems. I received the
prize for best photograph in both categories, Nature and Environmental complaint, for the pictures Desbandada (“Disbandment”) and La vaca
que no ríe (“The cow that doesn’t laugh”).
Beca de Excelencia
Comunidad de Madrid
1 Apr 2022 · Madrid, Spain · certificate
In my third year of university studies, I received the scholarship Beca de Excelencia, provided by Comunidad de Madrid and
intended for students with an excellent academic record.
Comunidad de Madrid
1 Apr 2022 · Madrid, Spain · certificate
In my third year of university studies, I received the scholarship Beca de Excelencia, provided by Comunidad de Madrid and
intended for students with an excellent academic record.
Second Accessit Premio Junoy
Colegio Sagrada Familia de Madrid
18 May 2018 · Madrid, Spain
The distinction Premio Junoy is awarded by Colegio Sagrada Familia to students with the best academic and human trajectory
during Spanish ESO and Bachillerato. I was honored to receive the third prize at the end of my studies.
Colegio Sagrada Familia de Madrid
18 May 2018 · Madrid, Spain
The distinction Premio Junoy is awarded by Colegio Sagrada Familia to students with the best academic and human trajectory
during Spanish ESO and Bachillerato. I was honored to receive the third prize at the end of my studies.
Diploma de Mención Honorífica en ESO
Comunidad de Madrid
1 Nov 2016 · Madrid, Spain
The Diploma de Mención Honorífica (certificate of honors) is granted by Comunidad de Madrid to students that finish Spanish
ESO with an excellent academic record.
Comunidad de Madrid
1 Nov 2016 · Madrid, Spain
The Diploma de Mención Honorífica (certificate of honors) is granted by Comunidad de Madrid to students that finish Spanish
ESO with an excellent academic record.
Other (certificates, courses…)
XVII European Researchers' Night
Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d
25 Sep 2026 · Madrid, Spain · web · post
As part of the efforts in science outreach to the general public, we presented our research work in an accessible and interactive format.
We talked about the lab's work in modeling human behavior, showing its applications in monitorization of mental health and oncological patients.
Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d
25 Sep 2026 · Madrid, Spain · web · post
As part of the efforts in science outreach to the general public, we presented our research work in an accessible and interactive format.
We talked about the lab's work in modeling human behavior, showing its applications in monitorization of mental health and oncological patients.
Datathon InCa
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
16–18 Jun 2026 · Madrid, Spain · news · post
I participated in a collaborative challenge jointly organized by the World Health Organization, the Spanish Ministry of Health, and Instituto de Salud Carlos III
with the goal of harmonizing databases of healthcare systems belonging to different regions and generating a common score of patient complexity.
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
16–18 Jun 2026 · Madrid, Spain · news · post
I participated in a collaborative challenge jointly organized by the World Health Organization, the Spanish Ministry of Health, and Instituto de Salud Carlos III
with the goal of harmonizing databases of healthcare systems belonging to different regions and generating a common score of patient complexity.
Machine Learning Summer School
Universidad Católica San Pablo
2–13 Aug 2025 · Arequipa, Peru · certificate
· poster
MLSS 2025 featured lectures from renowned academics and professionals on core and advanced machine learning concepts,
such as representation learning, diffusion, explainable AI and reinforcement learning. This event also provided a platform to connect
with professors and PhD students from around the world, and to share my work through a poster session.
Universidad Católica San Pablo
2–13 Aug 2025 · Arequipa, Peru · certificate
· poster
MLSS 2025 featured lectures from renowned academics and professionals on core and advanced machine learning concepts,
such as representation learning, diffusion, explainable AI and reinforcement learning. This event also provided a platform to connect
with professors and PhD students from around the world, and to share my work through a poster session.
WoW: Wealth out of waste
INSA Lyon
14–22 Apr 2023 · Lyon, France · web
· certificate
This course offered by BEST Lyon, which I shared with students from across Europe, introduced me to the field of environmental science with topics such as circular economy,
waste revalorization and urban hydrology, while also helping me improve my skills on public speaking, teamwork and environmental awareness.
INSA Lyon
14–22 Apr 2023 · Lyon, France · web
· certificate
This course offered by BEST Lyon, which I shared with students from across Europe, introduced me to the field of environmental science with topics such as circular economy,
waste revalorization and urban hydrology, while also helping me improve my skills on public speaking, teamwork and environmental awareness.
Retos del Mundo Actual: La Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
26 Sep – 24 Nov 2022 · Madrid, Spain · 25h · certificates (I &
II)
This course mixed a series of lectures by experts on different global challenges (poverty, education, crisis, migrations…) with a
practical volunteering experience at a climate change awareness campaign at Iroko DFS.
I greatly appreciate the opportunity to broaden my perspective of the current world and the challenges that we face.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
26 Sep – 24 Nov 2022 · Madrid, Spain · 25h · certificates (I &
II)
This course mixed a series of lectures by experts on different global challenges (poverty, education, crisis, migrations…) with a
practical volunteering experience at a climate change awareness campaign at Iroko DFS.
I greatly appreciate the opportunity to broaden my perspective of the current world and the challenges that we face.
Get to know me
scintilla novae humanitatis
Born in Alicante (Spain), raised in Madrid. Steady and perfectionist by nature, I like organizing stuff just to calm myself. I read often, think more, and write occasionally. I'm drawn to nature, which probably fuels my desire to protect it. I enjoy long hikes and deep travel, often finding beauty in the world around me. I also played basketball for many years and currently (try to) practice taekwondo.
The Latin words scintilla novae humanitatis, spark of a new humanity
(Pope Leo XIV), work for me as a guiding principle in my life:
an exhortation to observe the world, reach the truth within it, and transform it into a better place.
Projects
Baúl de Demóstenes
Repository with personal texts of a philosophical, social, ethical or opinion nature. Texts are in Spanish.
Yo, Gaia
A tribute to our planet Earth, its history, and its legacy, told intimately by Earth itself. Text is in Spanish.
La historia de Bassel Ahmadi
A fictional yet terrifyingly accurate testimony of the Syrian civil war, from the eyes of a boy. Text is in Spanish.
Earth Gallery
🌍 Earth Gallery is a collection of photographs that show the beauty of our Earth and everything on it.
Volunteering, other
Member of Pastoral Sa-Fa
Colegio Sagrada Familia de Madrid
Oct 2018 – Present · Madrid, Spain · web
During many years I have been part of the team of catechists at Pastoral Sa-Fa, guiding young students along their Catholic
formation. I have been involved in social and community volunteering work, the planification and realization of meetings, convivencias
(weekend-long stays) and summer camps, liturgy service, web development support and content creation.
Colegio Sagrada Familia de Madrid
Oct 2018 – Present · Madrid, Spain · web
During many years I have been part of the team of catechists at Pastoral Sa-Fa, guiding young students along their Catholic
formation. I have been involved in social and community volunteering work, the planification and realization of meetings, convivencias
(weekend-long stays) and summer camps, liturgy service, web development support and content creation.
Collaborator in Climate Connect
Iroko DFS
Mar – Jun 2023 · Madrid, Spain · news
I collaborated with the NGO Iroko DFS on the European project Climate Connect, which aimed to raise awareness about climate change
through campaigns led by young students. My work involved searching volunteering schools to participate in the project, creating content, and
participating in the preliminary organization of the project.
Iroko DFS
Mar – Jun 2023 · Madrid, Spain · news
I collaborated with the NGO Iroko DFS on the European project Climate Connect, which aimed to raise awareness about climate change
through campaigns led by young students. My work involved searching volunteering schools to participate in the project, creating content, and
participating in the preliminary organization of the project.
Volunteer for donation campaign
Equipo Médula
Feb 2023 · Leganés, Spain
I participated in two information campaigns of Equipo Médula (Bone Marrow Team) to promote bone marrow donation among University students.
Equipo Médula
Feb 2023 · Leganés, Spain
I participated in two information campaigns of Equipo Médula (Bone Marrow Team) to promote bone marrow donation among University students.
Documentary Korea Taekwon Life
Arirang TV
May 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · media
I'm by far not the best speaker in front of a camera. Still, I'm proud of being part of this documentary by Arirang TV about the
advantages and benefits of taekwondo, as well as really grateful to Gaon Taekwondo gym (@gaon_tkd) in Seoul where I was introduced to this wonderful lifestyle.
Arirang TV
May 2022 · Seoul, South Korea · media
I'm by far not the best speaker in front of a camera. Still, I'm proud of being part of this documentary by Arirang TV about the
advantages and benefits of taekwondo, as well as really grateful to Gaon Taekwondo gym (@gaon_tkd) in Seoul where I was introduced to this wonderful lifestyle.
Assistant at O Fogar do Monte
WWOOF
Jul 2020 · Sober, Spain
I spent one week helping with agricultural and renovation activities in a local, organic farm in Galicia, Spain.
WWOOF
Jul 2020 · Sober, Spain
I spent one week helping with agricultural and renovation activities in a local, organic farm in Galicia, Spain.
Participant at CONCISE
European Commission
Oct 2019 · Valencia, Spain · web
I was given the opportunity to participate in the public consultation of project CONCISE, funded by the European Commission's
Horizon 2020 programme, with the goal of understanding how citizens access and engage with scientific information.
European Commission
Oct 2019 · Valencia, Spain · web
I was given the opportunity to participate in the public consultation of project CONCISE, funded by the European Commission's
Horizon 2020 programme, with the goal of understanding how citizens access and engage with scientific information.