University of Extremadura,
Cáceres Spain
Jose Garcia-Alonso is an Associated Profesor at the University of Extremadura, accredited as Full Professor, with over 15 years of teaching and research experience. After earning his Computer Science degree in 2007 and his PhD in 2014, he joined the Quercus Software Engineering Research Group. His early work focused on software architecture and model-driven engineering, later expanding to cloud and mobile computing, IoT, and the computing continuum, particularly applied to eHealth and gerontechnology.
Building on this foundation, Garcia Alonso has become a leading figure in Quantum Service Engineering. His work explores how quantum computing can be integrated into software engineering processes, service oriented systems, and large scale applications, with special emphasis on real world scenarios such as personalized healthcare and pharmacogenomics for ageing populations. This line has resulted in several international publications in indexed journals and conferences, positioning his group among early contributors to quantum software engineering methods and applied quantum services.
He has authored over 250 scientific publications, including more than 35 JCR-indexed journal articles, and holds 2,670 citations (h-index 23). He has completed research stays in Copenhagen, Évora, and Eindhoven, led multiple research initiatives, and co-founded three technology companies.
Quantum computing is rapidly evolving from a theoretical curiosity into a powerful technological enabler. Yet its true potential will only be realized when quantum capabilities become accessible as services, seamlessly integrated into existing software ecosystems. This talk explores the emerging field of Quantum Service Engineering, where quantum algorithms, hybrid workflows, and classical infrastructure converge to create a new generation of software solutions. The session introduces the core principles behind quantum services: abstraction, interoperability, orchestration, and the ability to invoke quantum resources on demand through cloud-based platforms. We will discuss how quantum functions can be modelled, composed, and consumed like traditional services, enabling developers to bridge the gap between quantum computing and service-oriented software engineering. This can be the path to move towards a future where quantum power is not a niche capability but a widely available resource that enhances everyday applications.
