Raúl López-Rueda
Researcher in formal methods, PhD in Computer Science
I develop symbolic verification techniques for concurrent and distributed systems, based on rewriting logic and narrowing.
Research interests
- Rewriting logic
- Narrowing
- Symbolic verification
- Deductive model checking
- Protocol analysis
- SMT constraints
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Profiles
About
I am a researcher in formal methods at the Universitat Politècnica de València (Valencia, Spain), where I obtained my PhD in Computer Science in 2026.
My research focuses on symbolic verification techniques based on Maude and rewriting logic. I develop narrowing-based methods to improve the verification of concurrent and distributed systems, with an emphasis on state-space reduction, symbolic reasoning, and automated analysis.
I contribute to the development of advanced narrowing techniques and verification tools such as DM-Check, aiming to make formal verification more scalable and practical for complex systems.
Education
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2026
PhD in Computer Science
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2021
Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Formal Methods and Information Systems
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2020
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering