The BIOVEG research group developed characterization studies on bioactivity, bioaccesability and bioavailability of constituents of plant tissues, that can be used as functional ingredients. It also conducts studies on the use of methods of non-thermal processing of food, for better conservation ensuring their safety and improving the bioavailability of bioactive compounds (design functional foods). Also BIOVEG is performing studies about plant tissue structure changes due to processing (traditional or non thermal processing) and the bioactive compounds bioavailability.

Our group is focus on precision viticulture and applying new technologies in viticulture

The research group InEnol has focused on the study of techniques that improve the quality of wines and on the study of the oenological potential of minority grape varieties.

Our research revolves around combinatorial, geometric, and algebraic properties of finite and infinite groups, often viewed through the spaces upon which they act. As such, we are framed within IMCAT's "Algebra and Geometry" research group. Some of our particular research lines include: asymptotic, combinatorial and geometric group theory; groups acting on trees; profinite groups; Artin-Tits groups; mapping class groups; order able groups, and representation theory. The group hosts several early-career researchers (Ayudante Doctor and postdocs) as well as several graduate students.

The Environmental Toxicology group carries out basic and applied research in the areas of ecotoxicology and aquatic toxicology with a multidisciplinar perspective, including endocrine disruption studies in fish and invertebrates and assessing molecular and physiological mechanisms of action. The group has been working in several environmental issues, including the assessment of oil spills, urban and industrial discharges in fresh water systems and coastal areas. The group actively participates in international research projects in the areas of biodisponibility and toxicity of contaminants.

The main activity of the group is focused to the synthesis and use of synthetic oligonucleotides. Specifically, the activity is concentrated in three main areas: 1) the use of RNA and DNA for the inhibition of gene expression, 2) the study of non-canonical DNA structures such as nucleic acids triplex and quadruplex and 3) DNAnanobiotechnology.

The main scientific activity of this group is centered in the study of lipid structures of membranes and coloidal systems that are fundamental for biological processes.

The Intelligent Control Group focuses its research activity on the application of advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence techniques to ensure the safe autonomous navigation of vehicles and robots, as well as the interaction of robots with humans. The group's activities address research and innovation in different fields such as fuzzy logic, combinational optimisation, robot navigation and social robotics.

In general lines, our research aims to help in understanding: i) population structure, genetic diversity and evolution of plant pathogens, ii) genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in the plant-pathogen interaction, particularly those involved in the development of disease and establishment of resistance, and iii) the molecular mechanisms of the viral transmission by insect vectors. The pathogens under study include: white fly-transmited viruses (Begomovirus and Crinivirus), bacterial pathogens (Pseudomonas spp.) and fungi (Verticillium dahliae).