I am currently a Associate Professor (TU) in the area of Chemical Engineering (since 2026) and a consolidated researcher in the LEQUIA research group at the University of Girona (UdG) since 2013.
My research activity has focused on the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, particularly decision support systems (DSS) and control algorithms, aimed at the monitoring and optimization of processes in both wastewater treatment and drinking water treatment.
My scientific output includes one teaching book, two scientific book chapters, more than 70 conference contributions, one patent, one registered trademark, and 55 articles published in indexed journals. Of these, 70% are ranked in the first quartile (Q1) of their category. Overall, these publications have received more than 1,800 citations, resulting in an h-index of 24.
My PhD thesis, entitled Development of a DSS for the integrated control of membrane bioreactors, presented as a compendium of seven articles, was awarded the highest distinction (Excellent cum laude) and received the Extraordinary Doctorate Award in the field of Industrial Engineering.
My curriculum reflects a strong international orientation and a close connection with the industrial sector. I have carried out international research stays, including seven months at Cranfield (UK) and twelve months at the French company Polymem, as well as a 22-month national stay in the private company GS Inima Environment. This experience has contributed to shaping a well-balanced profile between academia and industry.
I have participated in several competitive research projects, both national and international, and I have acted as Principal Investigator in seven knowledge transfer contracts with companies and institutions (TELWESA, Anxoves de l’Escala, Polymem, ATL, CWP, FISERSA, Consorci d’Aigües de Tarragona, and Cicle de l’Aigua del Ter).
During my postdoctoral stage, I obtained competitive funding through programs such as TECNIOspring (Marie Curie COFUND), Juan de la Cierva Incorporación, and Ramón y Cajal. Within this period, I led a research contract with the public water utility Ens d’Abastament d’Aigua Ter-Llobregat (ATL) under the project DrinkIA, which received the Young Talent Award in Sustainable Water Management from the Botín Foundation.
In terms of teaching, since September 2013 I have delivered more than 100 ECTS credits and have supervised six PhD theses, with five more currently in progress.