11Jun 2026 by diversolab No Comments
SensOlive Brings AI-Powered Digital Twins to Precision Irrigation in Olive Groves

SensOlive Brings AI-Powered Digital Twins to Precision Irrigation in Olive Groves

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Precision irrigation is no longer an option, it's an urgent necessity.Against a backdrop of structural drought and climate change, the agricultural sector needs disruptive solutions capable of breaking down the cost barriers that have long kept advanced monitoring technology out of reach for most farms.The SensOlive team is responding to that challenge with a framework that virtualises dendrometer sensors, overcoming the cost and maintenance limitations that prevent the large-scale deployment of physical hardware across olive estates. The team (Daniel Molina Torres, Miguel Ángel Olivero González, Francisco José Domínguez Mayo, Jorge García Gutiérrez and Jesús Moreno León) shared this work in progress at JIETSII 2026, the research conference of the ETSII, held on 8–9 June.Walking the fine line of deficit irrigationThe agronomic challenge is a delicate one. Regulated Deficit Irrigation (RDI)…
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27May 2026 by diversolab No Comments
Diverso Lab Researcher Dr. Miguel Ángel Olivero Promotes to Associate Professor

Diverso Lab Researcher Dr. Miguel Ángel Olivero Promotes to Associate Professor

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We want to share some great news with our community: Dr. Miguel Ángel Olivero González has successfully passed the competitive selection process for an Associate Professor position, officially joining the university's faculty staff.Yesterday he presented before the evaluation committee with the competence that defines him. A competitive access process is one of the most demanding steps in an academic career: it requires demonstrating a solid research track record, teaching ability, and a clear vision of one's field.We extend our sincere congratulations. This recognition reflects years of serious, committed work. Congratulations!
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16May 2026 by diversolab No Comments
DiversoLab Brings Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models to Primary Classrooms

DiversoLab Brings Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models to Primary Classrooms

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Yesterday, Diverso Lab visited the CEIP Olivar de Quinto primary school in Dos Hermanas to conduct research with 5th-grade students on how artificial intelligence systems based on Large Language Models (LLMs) work.Specifically, ETSII student Elena Tomás Vela demonstrated the "Glass Parrot" tool, an application she developed as part of her Master's Thesis, supervised by professors Francisco José Domínguez Mayo and Jesús Moreno León. Following the demonstration, the students used Glass Parrot to create their own language models, working on building the training dataset and observing the impact of their decisions on the outputs generated by the model.Throughout the session, we gained tangible familiarity with concepts such as model bias, their stochastic nature, and the critical importance of training data on their performance. Finally, the students completed a survey on the…
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05May 2026 by diversolab No Comments
DIVERSO LAB’s Latest Advances in AI, Software Product Lines, and Smart Agriculture

DIVERSO LAB’s Latest Advances in AI, Software Product Lines, and Smart Agriculture

Announcement, Events, Product lines, Seminar, Uncategorized
Following the recent participation of our researchers Francisco José Domínguez-Mayo and Francisco Sesbastián Benítez  at the FOSD (Feature-Oriented Software Development) Meeting—a prominent international gathering dedicated to advancing research in software variability and software product lines, see more here —we held an internal seminar at our facilities. Upon their return, Francisco J. and Francisco S. shared their experiences and the presentations they delivered at the conference with the entire DIVERSO LAB team from the University of Seville. This knowledge-sharing session focused on the application of software engineering and Artificial Intelligence to the agricultural sector.Towards the Systematic Engineering of Intelligent SystemsThe first presentation was given by Francisco J. Domínguez-Mayo, who introduced the line of work titled "Toward an Innovation-Oriented SPL Methodology for On-Premise Intelligent Systems". During his exposition, he emphasized the need…
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30Apr 2026 by diversolab No Comments
DiversoLab participation in MODEVAR 2026

DiversoLab participation in MODEVAR 2026

Events, Projects, Uncategorized
Yesterday, April 29, 2026, our team from the University of Seville presented its work in the International Workshop on Languages for Modelling Variability (MODEVAR 2026). The event, hosted online by TU Braunschweig (Germany), brought together international experts to discuss and advance the field of software variability representation. Feature models have been recognized as one of the main contributions to the Software Product Line community since their invention in 1990. Despite several attempts to establish a standard modelling language (such as OVM, CVL, or TVL), reaching a consensus on a simple and universal feature modelling language remains a challenge. With the goal of facilitating information sharing among researchers, tools, and developers, this year's edition of MODEVAR focused on sharing knowledge about building variability representations and, most importantly, fostering open discussions on…
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16Apr 2026 by diversolab No Comments
Job Opportunity: Join DiversoLab as a Research Support Technical Staff Member

Job Opportunity: Join DiversoLab as a Research Support Technical Staff Member

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The DiversoLab research group at the University of Seville is currently offering a position for a Research Support Technical Staff member. This opportunity is funded through the PEJUS7 call under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) 2021-2027 of Andalusia.If you are passionate about software engineering and artificial intelligence, and you meet the eligibility criteria, we would love to have you on board!What will you work on?You will be directly involved in DiversoLab's core research lines. Your daily work will revolve around:Software variability engineeringFeature modelsVariability management toolsThe application of LLMs (Large Language Models) and Artificial Intelligence to R&DWhat do we offer?Job Stability: A contract of up to 2 years.Great Environment: Integration into a highly active and international team at the University of Seville.Meaningful Work: Direct participation in research projects that have…
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11Apr 2026 by diversolab No Comments
AI and Smart Agriculture: Our Team at FOSD 2026 (Denmark)

AI and Smart Agriculture: Our Team at FOSD 2026 (Denmark)

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Our colleagues Francisco J. Domínguez-Mayo and Francisco S. Benítez recently participated in the Meeting on Feature-Oriented Software Development (FOSD Meeting 2026). This prominent international event took place from March 23 to 27, 2026, at the University of Southern Denmark, located in the city of Odense.During the conference, our researchers, representing DIVERSO LAB and the University of Seville , shared the team's latest advancements, highlighting the role of Software Product Lines (SPL) and Artificial Intelligence applied to the agricultural sector.Systematic Innovation in Intelligent SystemsFrancisco J. Domínguez-Mayo presented the paper titled "Toward an Innovation-Oriented SPL Methodology for On-Premise Intelligent Systems". In his presentation, he outlined the need to drive innovation through systematic reuse.The main goal of this research is to integrate innovation cycles directly into Software Product Line (SPL) methodologies. To achieve…
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28Mar 2026 by diversolab No Comments
SensOlive In Action: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the La Hampa Farm

SensOlive In Action: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the La Hampa Farm

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As you already know, the SensOlive project is focused on optimizing deficit irrigation systems in olive groves through the use of dendrometers and smart digital twins. We’ve shared the goals and the theory behind our work, but today, we want to show you exactly how we make it happen on the ground.We recently took the cameras to La Hampa, the IRNAS-CSIC experimental farm, to give you an exclusive, up-close look at the technology and the daily work driving this project forward.In the video below, we walk you through our setup and show you:The Testing Grounds: You will get to see the La Hampa facilities, featuring 7-year-old Manzanilla olive trees planted in hedgerows.Ongoing Trials: We discuss the fieldwork we have been conducting since 2021 to fine-tune irrigation and nutrients, which even…
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21Mar 2026 by diversolab No Comments
SensOlive to Present Breakthroughs in AI and Sensor Technology for Olive Grove Water Efficiency in Seville

SensOlive to Present Breakthroughs in AI and Sensor Technology for Olive Grove Water Efficiency in Seville

Announcement, Projects, Uncategorized
On April 15, 2026, the "La Hampa" Experimental Farm in Coria del Río (Sevilla) will host the SensOlive Results Day. This key event will showcase how cutting-edge technology is transforming water management in olive cultivation. Towards a More Sustainable and Competitive Olive Grove In the face of climate change and water scarcity, optimizing irrigation is more vital than ever. During the session, attendees will discover firsthand how the project integrates: Dendrometers and Advanced Sensors: For precise monitoring of tree status. Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence: Creating predictive models for intelligent decision-making. Deficit Irrigation Strategies: Moving toward a more sustainable and competitive agriculture. Event Program The day is designed to be dynamic, combining field demonstrations with technical presentations: 10:30 AM: Registration. 11:00 AM: Visit to experimental plots to see the project's technology in…
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13Mar 2026 by diversolab No Comments
Diverso Lab Researchers Receive Best Software Paper Award 2025

Diverso Lab Researchers Receive Best Software Paper Award 2025

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Researchers from Diverso Lab at the University of Seville have received the Best Paper Award 2025 (Regular Track) from the Journal of Systems and Software, one of the leading journals in software engineering. The award recognizes the most impactful scientific contributions published during the year. The awarded article, “UVL: Feature Modelling with the Universal Variability Language”, is led by David Benavides (University of Seville) and co-authored with Chico Sundermann, Kevin Feichtinger, José A. Galindo (University of Seville), Rick Rabiser, and Thomas Thüm.The paper introduces Universal Variability Language (UVL), a human-readable and extensible language designed to provide a common foundation for feature modeling, a key technique in software product line engineering. UVL enables the systematic management of different software configurations, which is essential in industrial contexts where products exist in multiple…
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