Group for Research in Algorithms For Optimization (GRAFO)

Welcome to the web page for the Group for Research in Algorithms For Optimization (GRAFO). University professors and highly qualified professionals form our research group. We conduct research into relevant problems in both, science and engineering.

Latest News

Jun 11, 2026 2 min read

Strong presence of the GRAFO group at MIC 2026 (Ischia, Naples)

The GRAFO group had an outstanding presence at the 16th Metaheuristics International Conference (MIC 2026), held from June 8 to 11, 2026 on the island of Ischia, Naples, Italy.

J. Manuel Colmenar

Jul 2, 2025 2 min read

José Manuel Colmenar, new Director of ETSII

The GRAFO research group congratulates José Manuel Colmenar, a fellow group member, on his unanimous election as Director of the School of Computer Science Engineering (ETSII) at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.

Abraham Duarte

May 7, 2025 1 min read

Abraham Duarte, new Rector of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

The GRAFO research group congratulates Abraham Duarte, founding member and leading figure of the group, on his election as Rector of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.

Jul 4, 2022 1 min read

Isaac Lozano, Raúl Martín and Sergio Pérez, researchers of the GRAFO group, winners of the CTF of the VII Jornadas Nacionales de Investigación en Ciberseguridad.

Phd students Isaac Lozano Osorio, Raúl Martín Santamaría and Sergio Pérez Peló won first place in the CTF against 277 participants divided into 93 teams from around the world.

Jun 13, 2022 2 min read

Sergio Cavero winner of the Thesis in 3 Minutes Final in Engineering and Architecture area.

Sergio Cavero winner of the Thesis in 3 Minutes Final in Engineering and Architecture area in which participated doctoral students from the 5 public universities of Madrid.

See all posts

Meet the team →