Tribology, Efficiency and Performance of Mechanical Transmissions

I am an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cantabria (Spain), with research focused on efficiency, tribology, and energy losses in mechanical transmission systems, particularly geared drives and powertrains. My expertise covers friction, lubrication, surface interactions, and their impact on efficiency, durability, and sustainability of mechanical systems.

Beyond my core specialization, I work extensively across mechanical system dynamics, NVH (noise and vibrations), transmission design, machine monitoring, and data-driven modeling, collaborating closely with colleagues in complementary areas. I have strong experience integrating physics-based modeling, experimental testing, and numerical simulation, as well as combining classical mechanical engineering approaches with modern techniques such as machine learning and data analysis for diagnosis, performance prediction, and digitalization of mechanical systems.

My research activities are strongly oriented towards industrial relevance, including collaboration with companies in automotive, power transmission, and machinery sectors, while maintaining a solid academic output in peer-reviewed journals and competitive projects. I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary and international collaborations, especially those addressing energy efficiency, sustainable mechanical design, digital twins, and intelligent monitoring of mechanical systems.

Within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie framework, I am keen to engage in joint supervision, secondments, and collaborative projects that bridge fundamental tribology and system-level engineering, fostering innovation, researcher mobility, and high-impact applied research.