Cristobal Miralles Insa
- Position
- Full Professor
- Category
- Teaching and research staff
- Department
- Departamento de Organización de Empresas
Research interests
- design of systems and workplaces accessible for people with disabilities through the use of Industrial Engineering tools
Cristóbal Miralles is PhD. In Industrial Engineering and Full Professor at the Industrial Engineering Faculty of Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) in Spain, where he also lectures at the Master on Corporate Social Responsibility. He is member of the Research group ROGLE at UPV Management Science Dept., with post-docs at Cardiff Business School (2004), University of Leeds (2010), Universidade de São Paulo (2012) and Université Grenoble-Alpes (2019) and short stages in many other.
His main research line is focused on the design of systems and workplaces accessible for people with disabilities through the use of Industrial Engineering tools; with multiple works published at international conferences and indexed journals, and also dealing with evaluation/edition tasks for some of them. From his expertise in applied projects and consultancy, his research approach is also widen to other stakeholders within the CSR framework, defining models for translating sustainable policies & strategies into the best operative practices.
He lectures in four languages and is usual invited professor at prestige universities both European (e.g. Liverpool John Moores, Université Grenoble-Alpes…) and Latin-American (e.g. Universidade de São Paulo, Los Andes in Bogotá…), and during five years (2011-2015) has been the Chair and coordinator of the Working Group on “Ethics and OR”, a research network with more than 80 members inside EURO (European Association of Operational Research). Since then, he is in charge of CEDAT Foundation within the UPV Vice-Chancellor of Art, Science, Technology and Society of UPV. This foundation deals with different issues related with Disability, contributing to minimize the accessibility barriers of students both in the Campus and in the labor market. Through its Sheltered Work Centre, the foundation also promotes the socio-labor integration in collaboration with local stakeholders and launching visible activities that increase awareness in (and out) the UPV community.
Since 2022, he is the director of the Valencian Interuniversity Chair for Innovation in Social Services, working closely with companies, institutions, and social agents in the region, and supporting several Service-Learning collaborations. These experiences, together with his inner interest on Values Education, have resulted in several case studies and moral dilemmas that he applies at the classroom in order to build criticalðical reasoning skills in the students.
Publications (28)
- Circular Economy Based on Reverse Logistics: A Systematic Literature Review(2024) · Kurdish Studies (Online)
- Exact and heuristic methods for solving the Robotic Assembly Line Balancing Problem(2018) · European Journal of Operational Research
- Triple Bottom-line Business Model. Case study on the organic food retailing(2018) · Working Papers on Operations Management (WPOM)
- Assessment of transversal skills: the case of Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain)(2017) · Politechnika Lodzka. Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarzadzanie
- Peer paired ranking: assessing and training 21st century graduates(2017) · Politechnika Lodzka. Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarzadzanie
- The multi-objective assembly line worker integration and balancing problem of type-2(2017) · Computers & Operations Research
- The assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem with stochastic worker availability(2016) · International Journal of Production Research
- Balancing parallel assembly lines with disabled workers(2015) · European J of Industrial Engineering
- Model and heuristics for the Assembly Line Worker Integration and Balancing Problem(2015) · Computers & Operations Research
- Flow shop scheduling with heterogeneous workers(2014) · European Journal of Operational Research
- Two extensions for the ALWABP: Parallel stations and collaborative approach(2012) · International Journal of Production Economics
- Alternative tools to mass production and human performance indicators in sheltered work centers of Valencian community (Spain).(2011) · Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
- On solving the assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem via beam search.(2011) · Computers & Operations Research
- Universal design of workplaces through the use of Poka-Yokes: Case study and implications(2011) · Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
- Corrigendum to “Balancing and scheduling tasks in assembly lines with sequence-dependent setup”(2010) · European Journal of Operational Research
- Operations research/management science tools for integrating people with disabilities into employment. A study on Valencia¿s Sheltered Work Centres for Disabled(2010) · International Transactions in Operational Research
- Hybrid metaheuristic for the assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem(2009) · Lecture Notes in Computer Science
- Job rotation in assembly lines employing disabled workers(2009) · International Journal of Production Economics
- Manufacturing Performance: Impact of Kaizen Blitz Implementation in Several Automotive Components First Tier Suppliers(2008) · Direccion y Organizacion
- Oral Presentation and Assessment Skills in Engineering Education(2008) · INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
- Profile and Competences of Spanish Industrial Engineers in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).(2008) · Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
- Teaching management based on students teamwork: advantages, drawbacks and proposals for action.(2008) · Intangible Capital
- The use of employee participation in the USA and Spanish companies(2008) · International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management
- Advantages of assembly lines in Sheltered Work Centres for Disabled. A case study(2007) · International Journal of Production Economics
- Balancing and scheduling tasks in assembly lines with sequence-dependent setup times(2007) · European Journal of Operational Research
- Branch and bound procedures for solving the Assembly Line Worker Assignment and Balancing Problem: Application to ShelteredWork centres for Disabled(2007) · Discrete Applied Mathematics
- Clerical productivity in bureaucratic organizations: a methodology to accelerate the evolution from budget constraint to management objective(2007) · International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management
- An exact calculation of the cycle service level in a generalized periodic review system(2005) · Journal of the Operational Research Society
They are linked by name match in the author list. If one is missing, write to the group director.
Research projects (30)
- Gestión de la Diversidad en Capacidades de las Personas en la Asignación de Tareas en EntornosProductivos Altamente Competitivos2024 – 2024 · UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
- PROPUESTA DE INDICADORES PARA IMPULSAR EL DISEÑO DE UNA POLITICA CIENTIFICA E INNOVADORA EN LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA BASADA EN LOS PRINCIPIOS.2018 – 2020 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- PROPUESTA DE INDICADORES PARA IMPULSAR EL DISEÑO DE UNA POLITICA ORIENTADA AL DESARROLLO DE INVESTIGACION E INNOVACION RESPONSABLE EN ESPAÑA2017 – 2020 · AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
- NUEVOS MODELOS Y EXTENSIONES PARA EL EQUILIBRADO Y ASIGNACION DE PUESTOS EN SISTEMAS DE PRODUCCION CON PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES.2012 – 2014 · MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION
- DESARROLLO E IMPLANTACION DE SOFTWARE PARA LA GESTION ADAPTADA DE PUESTOS DE TRABAJO2011 – 2011 · CENTRO ESPECIAL DE EMPLEO MONTAJES ELECTRONICOS, S.L.
- COORDINACION DE OPERACIONES EN REDES DE SUMINISTRO/DEMANDA AJUSTADAS, RESILIENTES A LA INCERTIDUMBRE: MODELOS Y ALGORITMOS PARA LA GESTION DE LA INCERTIDUMBRE Y LA COMPLEJIDAD2011 – 2014 · MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y EMPRESA
- AYUDA WORKSHOP ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT2011 – 2012 · UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
- AYUDA 3º WORKSHOP ON LEAN SYSTEMS AND COMPLEXITY MANAGEMENT2011 – 2012 · UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
- ARQUITECTURA DE LAS PRACTICAS DE ALTO RENDIMIENTO DE GESTION DE OPERACIONES Y GESTION DE RECURSOS HUMANOS: DEFINICION DE LOS CONSTRUCTOS, MODELO FACTORIAL Y ESTABLECIMIENTO DEL PATH DEPENDENCY2009 – 2011 · UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
- TRENCADIS – TREBALL D’ENGINYERIA PER A LA COL.LOCACION ADAPTADA DE PERSONES AMB DISCAPACITATS2007 – 2009 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA; GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- ANALOG – APLICACION DE ALGORITMOS NATURALES A PROBLEMAS DE LOGISTICA2005 – 2006 · INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE COMPETITIVIDAD EMPRESARIAL
- ANALISIS Y MEJORA DE PROCESOS LOGISTICOS2005 – 2006 · HANDLING UND LAGER
- RESET – RED DE SECUENCIACIÓN DE TRABAJOS2005 – 2006 · Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia
- Red HEUR2005 – 2006 · Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología
- IDENTIFICACION Y MEJORA DE LOS METODOS DE TRABAJO2005 – 2005 · UNISAN XXI, S.A.
- HERRAMIENTAS PARA LA AYUDA A LA TOMA DE DECISIONES EN LA PROGRAMACION DEL PRODUCCION CLABORATIVA DE PROCESOS EN LINEA GENERALIZADOS.2004 – 2007 · MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION
- DELIMER: Diseño y equilibrado de líneas de montaje en entornos realistas2004 – 2007 · Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia
- AGENT-FLOW: RESOLUCION NEGOCIADA PARA EL PROBLEMA REAL DE LA PROGRAMACION2004 – 2006 · UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
- SISTEMAS DE DECISION Y CONTROL PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVIDADES LOGISTICAS Y PRODUCTIVAS2004 – 2006 · MATRICERIA Y ESTAMPACION F. SEGURA, S.A.
- CREACION DE LA RED DE INVESTIGACION EN PROJECT MANGEMENT AND SCHEDULING2004 – 2006 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- AGENT-FLOW: RESOLUCION NEGOCIADA PARA EL PROBLEMA REAL DE LA PROGRAMACION DE PRODUCCION COLABORATIVA DE PROCESOS EN LINEA EN LA INDUSTRIA CERAMICA2004 – 2006 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- PRESTACIONES DE SERVICIO DE CRISTOBAL MIRALLES INSA2002 – 2016 · CONSULTORES IND GEST RECUR NATURALES S.A.; CENTRO ESPECIAL DE EMPLEO MONTAJES ELECTRONICOS, S.L.
- ANALISIS Y MEJORA DE LAS ACTIVIDADES PRODUCTIVAS EN CENTROS OCUPACIONALES DE DISCAPACITADOS APLICANDO TECNICAS DE ESTUDIO DEL TRABAJO2002 – 2004 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- ACTUACIONES PARA LA PARTICIPACION EN PM6. EXPRESIONES DE INTERES: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT2002 – 2003 · GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
- SIMULACION DEL SISTEMA PRODUCTIVO DE JOHNSON CONTROLS2001 – 2002 · JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE SPAIN,S.A.
- LA GESTION DE LA CADENA DE SUMINISTRO EN CONTEXTO DE INTEGRACION EMPRESARIAL2000 – 2002 · MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION ; MINISTERIO DE HACIENDA Y ADMINISTRACIONES PUBLICAS
- ANALISIS, DISEÑO E IMPLEMENTACION DEL SISTEMA DE PLANIFICACION DE LA PRODUCCION JERARQUICO, BASADO EN HERRAMIENTAS EIS (ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM) Y DW (DATAWAREHOUSING), COMO AYUD A LA TOMA DE DECISIONES1999 – 2001 · MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION ; MINISTERIO DE HACIENDA Y ADMINISTRACIONES PUBLICAS
- ESTUDIO PROYECTO DIDS “DATA INTEGRATION FOR DECISION SUPPORT” (SCHUMANN)1999 – 2001 · FORD ESPAÑA, S.A. (CIF INCORRECTO)
- SISTEMAS PARA LA RECOGIDA DE LA INFORMACION Y SU ELABORACION PARA EL SEGUIMIENTO DE PRODUCCION Y FLUJO DE MATERIALES1999 – 2000 · FORD ESPAÑA, S.A. (CIF INCORRECTO)
- SUPPLY CHAIN UNCERTAINTY MANAGEMENT NETWORK OPTIMIZATION (SCHUMANN)1998 – 1999 · IBERDROLA INGENIERIA Y CONSTRUCCION, S.A.U.