Pablo (Pepe) Álvarez


Telecommunication Engineer (2021) by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, specialised in telecommunication systems and signal processing. Quantum Engineer by ETH Zürich (2024) and currently enroled in a PhD programme in Quantum Information Theory by the Université Grenoble Alpes. Former experimental physicist and data analyst in CERN (EP-DT group). Higl-Level Athlete in Sprint Canoeing, actively competing at the highest national level.


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Isometric Training Optimizes Sprint Kayaking Performance

Isometric Training Optimizes Sprint Kayaking Performance

Recent groundbreaking research from Singapore’s leading sports science institutions has revealed compelling evidence that could revolutionize how paddlers approach strength training.

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PCA Analysis of Canoe Kayak Pacing Strategies

PCA Analysis of Canoe Kayak Pacing Strategies

Elite paddlers and rowers have always known that race tactics can make the difference between standing on the podium and watching from the sidelines.

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Biomechanical Analysis of Propulsion in Paddle Sports

Biomechanical Analysis of Propulsion in Paddle Sports

A groundbreaking biomechanical analysis by researchers A. Baudouin and D. Hawkins from the University of California, Davis, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals the complex interplay of forces that determine performance in rowing.

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Metabolic Contributions in Sprint Kayaking: 500m vs 1000m Analysis

Metabolic Contributions in Sprint Kayaking: 500m vs 1000m Analysis

Recent groundbreaking research from the University of Rennes has provided crucial insights into the physiological demands of Olympic kayaking distances that could revolutionize how paddlers and rowers approach their training.

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Psychophysiological Monitoring in Elite Paddling Sports

Psychophysiological Monitoring in Elite Paddling Sports

Recent groundbreaking research by Michael Kellmann and Klaus-Dietrich Günther from the Institut für Sportwissenschaft at Universität Potsdam and the German Rowing Association has revealed crucial insights into how elite athletes experience stress and recovery during high-intensity training preparation.

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Hydrodynamic Efficiency Analysis in Paddle Sports Performance

Hydrodynamic Efficiency Analysis in Paddle Sports Performance

Every stroke you take on the water represents a transfer of energy from your muscles to forward motion, but how much of that precious energy actually propels you forward?

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Personalizing Paddle Blade Size Using Power Profiles

Personalizing Paddle Blade Size Using Power Profiles

Recent groundbreaking research from the University of Saskatchewan and Auckland University of Technology has revealed a scientific approach to optimizing paddle performance that could revolutionize how athletes select their equipment.

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Optimizing Paddle Design with Physics

Optimizing Paddle Design with Physics

Recent groundbreaking research from École polytechnique and Phyling, led by Romain Labbé and his team, has revolutionized our understanding of paddle optimization in water sports.

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