The network | Xarxa Cybercat

Vision and mission

Cybersecurity is oone of the most dynamic and innovative technological fields today. In this emerging scenario, we believe that Catalonia has the scientific and industrial potential nedeed to become a leading international player.

The mission of the CYBERCAT Network is to facilitate the transfer of cutting-edge scientific knowledge from academia to industry.

The objective is to help companies become more competitive by developing dual-use solutions with high added value: solutions adapted to the changing challenges of cybersecurity and based on distinctive technological know-how.

The team

A multidisciplinary group with extensive experience in university research and in the transfer and valorization of scientific knowledge in the ICT sector, particularly in the field of cybersecurity.

Dr. Josep Domingo Ferrer

The director of the CYBERCAT Network holds a bachelor’s degree and a PhD in Computer Science from the UAB, a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the UNED, and a Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Paris-Nanterre. He is currently a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and an ICREA Academia researcher at the URV. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including the title of IEEE Fellow (2012), a Google Faculty Research Award (2014), the ICREA Academia Prize on four occasions (2008, 2013, 2018 and 2023) and the Narcís Monturiol Medal, 2nd class. Since 2016, he has been a full member of the Institut d’Estudis Catalans and, since 2025, a Knight of the Order of Academic Palms of the French state.

Josep M. Gastó

PhD in Chemical Engineering from the URV and currently Project Lead for the CYBERCAT Network. A practising professional specialising in technology commercialisation and transfer. He has previous experience as co-founder of the company STAITEC (a spin-off from the URV), commercialisation manager for the ARES CONSOLIDER project and promoter of the TECNIO CRISTECH Centre. He is passionate about technological and mountaineering challenges.

Javier de la Ossa

Telecommunications Engineer and MBA. Founder of Sadako Technologies (AI applied to the waste sector) and Draper B1 (a venture capital firm), and former director of La Salle Technova. An expert (and enthusiast) in the transfer of research findings and funding strategies for high-growth projects.

Serena Pujol

PhD in Biochemistry from the URV and currently Head of Communications at the CYBERCAT Network. She works as a research support technician at the DEEEiA (ETSE-URV), with experience in the administrative and financial management of research projects and the development of digital content. She is driven by the connection between research, technology and scientific communication.

Jesús Manjón

He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the URV and is responsible for the financial management of the CYBERCAT Network. He is a research manager in the CRISES research group at the URV. He has coordinated major European and national projects. He is actively involved in research and the organisation of international conferences.

Groups and organisations

ISG-MAK (Information Security Group - Matemàtica Aplicada a la Criptografia)

C&G (Criptografia i Grafs)