David Martínez Álvarez

Dr. David Martínez Álvarez is a newly appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in the Department of Computer Architecture and Technology (ATC) at the University of Girona (UdG). His specialization focuses on the interdisciplinary application of computer architecture concepts, such as graph theory, networks, and cybersecurity, applied to various research lines.

On one hand, he is an expert in developing solutions and analyzing digital privacy and its compliance with regulations. On the other hand, he also has experience in solutions related to smart and sustainable cities. His current research focuses on the systematic analysis of web privacy compliance, such as the use of cookies or other user-tracking technologies—a topic with significant social impact today.

His doctoral research centered on innovations for the management and design of water networks, with training at UdG and prior experience as a contracted research technician at the accredited Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA).

According to his Google Scholar profile as of January 21, 2025, he has an h-index of 5 and a total of 88 citations, notable achievements for just four years of research.


Publications

Large-scale web tracking and cookie compliance: Evaluating one million websites under GDPR with AI categorization
Author/s: David Martínez, Aniol Molero, Eusebi Calle, Dolors Canals Ametller, Albert Jové,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2025
JCR: Quartile: Q1 Category: Journal of Network and Computer Applications
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: Computer Networks and Communications Impact factor: 20.3
Times cited: Crossref: 0 Scopus: 0 Scholar: 0 WoS: 0
Enhancing reclaimed water distribution network resilience with cost-effective meshing
Author/s: David Martínez, Sergi Bergillos, Lluís Corominas, Joaquim Comas, Fenghua Wang, Robert Kooij, Eusebi Calle,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2024
JCR: Quartile: Q1 Category: Science of The Total Environment Impact factor: 8.0
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: Environmental Engineering Impact factor: 16.4
Times cited: Crossref: 0 Scopus: 1 Scholar: 1 WoS: 1
Seamless integration of sewer system topology and tree location data: An algorithm to diagnose the potential impact of tree roots on pipes and propose rearrangement solutions
Author/s: David Martínez, Sergi Bergillos, Lluís Corominas, Marc Comas Cufí, Eusebi Calle,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2024
JCR: Quartile: Q1 Category: Heliyon Impact factor: 3.6
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: Multidisciplinary Impact factor: 4.1
Times cited: Crossref: 0 Scopus: 0 Scholar: 1 WoS: 0
Profiling wastewater characteristics in intra-urban catchments using online monitoring stations
Author/s: lluis corominas, Ian Zammit, Sergi Badia, Josep Pueyo Ros, Lluís Maria Bosch, Eusebi Calle, David Martinez, Maria José Chesa, Cristian Chincolla, Ariadna Martinez, Anna Llopart Mascaró, X. Varela, Elena Domene, Marta Garcia Sierra, Xavier Garcia, Mar Satorras, Jordi Raich Montiu, Roger Peris, Raul Horno, Edgar Rubion, Sergi Simon, Marc Ribalta, Ian Palacin,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2024
JCR: Quartile: Q3 Category: Water Science and Technology Impact factor: 2.6
Scopus: Quartile: Q2 Category: ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Impact factor: 5.4
Times cited: Crossref: 0 Scopus: 1 Scholar: 1 WoS: 1
Optimal design of water reuse networks in cities through decision support tool development and testing
Author/s: Eusebi Calle, David Martínez, Gianluigi Buttiglieri, Lluís Corominas, Miquel Farreras, Joan Saló Grau, Pere Vilà, Josep Pueyo Ros, Joaquim Comas,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2023
JCR: Quartile: Q1 Category: npj Clean Water Impact factor: 10.5
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Impact factor: 15.3
Times cited: Crossref: 7 Scopus: 5 Scholar: 8 WoS: 5
Network Research Simulator. An abstract model formulation
Author/s: Jose L Marzo, David Martinez, Sergi Bergillos, Eusebi Calle,
Category: Networks
Type: Conference paper
Year: 2022
JCR: Category: 2022 18th International Conference on the Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN)
Times cited: Crossref: 1 Scopus: 3 Scholar: 5 WoS: 1
Web-tracking compliance: websites’ level of confidence in the use of information-gathering technologies
Author/s: David Martínez, Eusebi Calle, Albert Jové, Cristina Pérez Solà,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Journal
Year: 2022
JCR: Quartile: Q2 Category: Computers & Security Impact factor: 5.6
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: General Computer Science Impact factor: 11.1
Times cited: Crossref: 6 Scopus: 5 Scholar: 9 WoS: 4
Optimal selection of monitoring sites in cities for SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in sewage networks
Author/s: Eusebi Calle, David Martínez, Roser Brugués i Pujolràs, Miquel Farreras, Joan Saló Grau, Josep Pueyo Ros, Lluís Corominas,
Category: Networks
Type: Journal
Year: 2021
JCR: Quartile: Q1 Category: Environment International Impact factor: 13.252
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: General Environmental Science Impact factor: 17.1
Times cited: Crossref: 30 Scopus: 28 Scholar: 34 WoS: 26
Resilient backup controller placement in distributed SDN under critical targeted attacks
Author/s: Eusebi Calle, David Martínez, Mariusz Mycek, Michal Pióro
Category: Networks
Type: Journal
Year: 2021
JCR: Quartile: Q2 Category: International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection Impact factor: 3.68
Scopus: Quartile: Q1 Category: Computer Science Applications Impact factor: 7.1
Times cited: Crossref: 14 Scopus: 19 Scholar: 24 WoS: 14
Solving The Backup Controller Placement Problem In SDN Under Simultaneous Targeted Attacks
Author/s: Eusebi Calle, Sergio G. Cosgaya, David Martinez, Michal Pioro,
Category: Uncategorized
Type: Conference paper
Year: 2019
JCR: Category: 2019 11th International Workshop on Resilient Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM)
Times cited: Crossref: 9 Scopus: 11 Scholar: 13 WoS: 8