Ph.D. candidate, University of Alicante, Spain
Master, Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Alicante, Spain
M.Arch. in Architecture, University of Alicante, Spain
B.Arch. in Architecture, University of Alicante, Spain
B.Arch. in Building Engineering, University of Alicante, Spain
Authorized Rhinoceros Trainer

José A. Carrillo joined AUD in 2015 and serves as an Associate Professor of Architecture. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alicante; his research explores the convergence of AI, computational design and digital fabrication in architecture and gastronomy.

He collaborates with scientists, chefs and brands on multi-scale projects, ranging from spatial interventions to gastronomic experiences and food innovation. Carrillo is a member of the editorial committee of the UOU Scientific Journal of Architecture and was Editor-in-Chief of Issue 4, Gastrotecture (December 2022).

He has lectured at the European University of Madrid, IUAV University of Venice and the Basque Culinary Center, and his work has been exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Art Dubai, and Sikka Art & Design Festival Dubai.

At AUD, he received the Provost’s Award for Innovation in Teaching 2019 and the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2020. As an Authorized Rhinoceros Trainer, he instructs architecture firms in Rhino/Grasshopper and computational design workflows. He is also a member of ACIEAU (Association of Spanish Scientists and Researchers in the UAE).