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Overview

Sergio Toral is affiliated with the University of Seville in Spain and has a research focus spanning computer science and engineering. Their work prominently intersects with artificial intelligence, computer vision and pattern recognition, ocean engineering, computer networks and communications, and water science and technology.

The scientist's research explores various main topics, including:

  • Robotic Path Planning Algorithms
  • Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
  • Reinforcement Learning in Robotics
  • Optimization and Search Problems
  • Water Resources Management and Optimization
  • Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media

Sergio Toral has contributed extensively to notable publication venues, with multiple pieces appearing in:

  • IEEE Access
  • Sensors
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Expert Systems with Applications

Among the recent papers authored or co-authored by Sergio Toral are:

  • A Multiagent Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Path Planning in Autonomous Surface Vehicles: The Ypacaraí Lake Patrolling Case (2021, IEEE Access)
  • A Comparison of Local Path Planning Techniques of Autonomous Surface Vehicles for Monitoring Applications: The Ypacarai Lake Case-study (2020, Sensors)
  • A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for the Patrolling Problem of Water Resources Through Autonomous Surface Vehicles: The Ypacarai Lake Case (2020, IEEE Access)
  • Prediction and Modelling Online Reviews Helpfulness Using 1D Convolutional Neural Networks (2022, Expert Systems with Applications)
  • A Bayesian Optimization Approach for Water Resources Monitoring Through an Autonomous Surface Vehicle: The Ypacarai Lake Case Study (2021, IEEE Access)

The scientist frequently collaborates with fellow researchers including Daniel Gutiérrez Reina, Samuel Yanes Luis, María del Rocío Martínez Torres, Federico Peralta, and Mario Arzamendia.

Best Publications

  • Speed Control of Five-Phase Induction Motors With Integrated Open-Phase Fault Operation Using Model-Based Predictive Current Control Techniques

    Hugo Guzman;Mario J. Duran;Federico Barrero;Blas Bogado

  • Post-visit and pre-visit tourist destination image through eWOM sentiment analysis and perceived helpfulness

    M. Rosario González-Rodríguez;Rocio Martínez-Torres;Sergio Toral

  • A survey on probabilistic broadcast schemes for wireless ad hoc networks

    D.G. Reina;S.L. Toral;P. Johnson;F. Barrero

  • Analysis of virtual communities supporting OSS projects using social network analysis

    S. L. Toral;M. R. Martínez-Torres;F. Barrero

  • A distributed PSO-based exploration algorithm for a UAV network assisting a disaster scenario

    J. Sánchez-García;D.G. Reina;S.L. Toral

  • A survey on multihop ad hoc networks for disaster response scenarios

    D. G. Reina;M. Askalani;S. L. Toral;F. Barrero

  • An empirical study of the driving forces behind online communities

    Sergio L. Toral;M. Rocío Martínez‐Torres;Federico Barrero;Francisco Cortés

  • A survey on unmanned aerial and aquatic vehicle multi-hop networks: Wireless communications, evaluation tools and applications

    J. Sánchez-García;J.M. García-Campos;M. Arzamendia;D.G. Reina

  • Comparative Analysis of Discontinuous and Continuous PWM Techniques in VSI-Fed Five-Phase Induction Motor

    J. Prieto;M. Jones;F. Barrero;E. Levi

  • Multi-phase current control using finite-state model-predictive control

    M.R. Arahal;F. Barrero;S. Toral;M. Duran

  • An Enhanced Background Estimation Algorithm for Vehicle Detection in Urban Traffic Scenes

    M Vargas;J M Milla;S L Toral;F Barrero

  • The Role of Ad Hoc Networks in the Internet of Things: A Case Scenario for Smart Environments

    Daniel G. Reina;Sergio L. Toral;Federico Barrero;Nik Bessis

  • A machine learning approach for the identification of the deceptive reviews in the hospitality sector using unique attributes and sentiment orientation

    M.R. Martinez-Torres;S.L. Toral

  • Comment on "Implementation of a Web-Based Educational Tool for Digital Signal Processing Teaching Using the Technological Acceptance Model

    S.L.T. Marin;F.J.B. Garcia;R.M. Torres;S.G. Vazquez

  • Identification of the Unique Attributes of Tourist Destinations from Online Reviews

    S. L. Toral;M. R. Martínez-Torres;M. R. Gonzalez-Rodriguez

  • SVM Procedure for $n$ -Phase VSI With Low Harmonic Distortion in the Overmodulation Region

    Joel Prieto;Federico Barrero;Mario J. Duran;Sergio Toral Marin

  • Stochastic pulse coded arithmetic

    S.L. Toral;J.M. Quero;L.G. Franquelo

  • A Learning Methodology Using Matlab/Simulink for Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Courses Attending to Learner Satisfaction Outcomes.

    Mario J. Durán;Sergio Gallardo;Sergio L. Toral;Rocío Martínez-Torres

  • Analysis of utility and use of a web-based tool for digital signal processing teaching by means of a technological acceptance model

    S. L. Toral;F. Barrero;M. R. Martínez-Torres

  • Modelling and assessing ad hoc networks in disaster scenarios

    Daniel Gutiérrez Reina;S. L. Toral;Federico Barrero;N. Bessis

  • Evaluation of Ad Hoc Networks in Disaster Scenarios

    D.G. Reina;Sergio L. Toral;Federico Barrero;Nik Bessis

  • Multi-subpopulation evolutionary algorithms for coverage deployment of UAV-networks

    D.G. Reina;H. Tawfik;S.L. Toral

Frequent Co-Authors

Federico Barrero
Federico Barrero University of Seville
Mario J. Duran
Mario J. Duran University of Malaga
Leopoldo G. Franquelo
Leopoldo G. Franquelo University of Seville
Nik Bessis
Nik Bessis Edge Hill University
Emil Levi
Emil Levi Liverpool John Moores University
Martin Jones
Martin Jones Liverpool John Moores University
Khaled Shaalan
Khaled Shaalan British University in Dubai
Radu Bojoi
Radu Bojoi Polytechnic University of Turin
Patricio Cortes
Patricio Cortes Federico Santa María Technical University
Teodoro Alamo
Teodoro Alamo University of Seville

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