TECNALIA boosts its AI research with Javier Del Ser at ELLIS

    1 June 2026

    Javier del Ser ELLIS

    “TECNALIA colleague Javier Del Ser has become a member of ELLIS, the prestigious European Network of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence”

    Recognition for an important career in AI

    Javier Del Ser’s new membership at ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) is an important recognition of his scientific career and his contribution to the advancement of AI in Europe. Javier is a senior AI researcher at TECNALIA and a distinguished researcher at the University of the Basque Country. Throughout his career, he has carried out research and technology transfer work, with a great academic and industrial impact.

    His work focuses on key areas such as reliable and explainable artificial intelligence, advanced optimisation and the development of intelligent systems applied to industrial, energy and scientific environments. This combination of scientific excellence and focus on real impact is a good example of the applied research model promoted by TECNALIA.

    Boosting research and technology transfer

    Javier Del Ser’s career is characterised by:

    • An extensive scientific output in leading international forums
    • Leadership in European projects and international partnerships
    • Close collaboration with companies and industry stakeholders

    This approach helps to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies in strategic sectors and to generate economic and social value. His recent membership at ELLIS strengthens TECNALIA’s commitment to responsible, robust AI that is aligned with the real challenges of industry and society.

    ELLIS, a European ecosystem of excellence in AI

    ELLIS is a pan-European network of excellence in AI founded in 2018 with the aim of strengthening Europe’s scientific and technological leadership in this field. The network connects leading researchers and promotes fundamental research, with a special focus on machine learning as the engine of modern AI.

    Through a continent-wide ecosystem, ELLIS drives both scientific advances and positive economic and social impact. Javier Del Ser’s participation will help strengthen international synergies and enhance the role of AI in areas such as industry, energy and complex systems.