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Rafael Asenjo is a researcher whose work bridges the critical gap between high-performance computing and energy-efficient systems, with a particular focus on low-power heterogeneous CPU+GPU System-on-Chips (SoCs). His key research areas include decision-making under uncertainty for resource-constrained platforms, time synchronization for sensor networks, and performance optimization of heterogeneous computing architectures. Asenjo’s most significant contribution lies in developing methodologies for efficiency and productivity on low-power heterogeneous platforms, as demonstrated in his 2020 paper which has garnered 16 citations—his highest-cited work. This research addresses the fundamental challenge of making intelligent computational decisions when processing power and energy budgets are limited, a crucial concern for modern embedded and mobile systems. Additionally, Asenjo has made notable contributions to the field of sensor synchronization, proposing efficient geometrical clock synchronization methods for pairwise sensor systems and conducting comprehensive statistical analyses of two-clocks synchronization problems. His work on performance evaluation of decision-making under uncertainty for low-power platforms further underscores his commitment to advancing practical, energy-aware computing solutions. Through these contributions, Asenjo has established himself as a thoughtful researcher tackling the intersection of efficiency, uncertainty, and real-world hardware constraints.