PROF. ANA INÉS FERNÁNDEZ

Head of DIOPMA, Full Univ Professor

Researcher in Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Materials, Polymers characterization

Research profile

ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-9212-9714

Research Gate: researchgate.net/profile/Ana-Fernandez-46

Contact

Email: ana_inesfernandez@ub.edu

Phone Number: (+34) 934 02 13 17

Social

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ins-fernndez-b7146127/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/InesFdezRenna

About Prof. Ana Inés Fernández

In 1997, I joined Dr. Ferran Espiell’s research group at the University of Barcelona, focusing on materials science. By 2000, we established the Center for Design and Optimization of Processes and Materials. We’ve actively contributed to various research projects supported by both public and private entities. Our group earned recognition from the Center for Innovation and Business Development (CIDEM) of the Generalitat de Catalunya, becoming part of the Technological Innovation network, now TECNIO. In 2005, we achieved the status of a consolidated research group, a distinction we proudly held until 2017 (SGR 0118).

My research journey began with process kinetics. Subsequently, I’ve overseen recycling, by-product reuse, and waste valorization projects, while also supervising PhDs and conducting research on thermal energy storage materials since 2008. This includes numerous national and international projects, along with 8 completed and 4 ongoing doctoral theses, in addition to various degree and master projects. My research resulted in 140 journal articles, 15 patents, and 100+ conference presentations. I’m honored to have received two technology transfer project awards from the University of Barcelona.

I started teaching in 2000, covering Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Engineering. From 2006 to 2018, I led Materials Engineering at UB. I also served as the Rector’s delegate for knowledge transfer from 2018 to 2020.