Doctor of Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Cantabria in 2004. He is currently Full Professor of Signal Theory and Communications at the University of Alcalá, where he served as Director of its Higher Polytechnic School between 2016 and 2022. His research focuses on applying artificial intelligence to mobile networks, defence and security, and process optimisation. He is the author of more than 75 articles in prestigious international journals and has supervised 12 doctoral theses. He has worked on more than 60 national and international projects and contracts and has received 12 research and teaching awards. Antonio Portilla is currently Secretary General of the Official Association of Telecommunications Engineers and Coordinator of its Public Policy and Regulation Group. He is also Director of the ISDEFE-UAH Chair in ICT and AI, and was director of the Correos Chair until 2022 and of the Vodafone Foundation Chair until 2013. In the military sphere, he is a Volunteer Reserve Second Lieutenant posted to the EMAD-MCCE.