David Fernández Rivas

David Fernández Rivas is a Full Professor holding positions at the MESA+ Institute, Mesoscale Chemical Systems department, and TechMed Centre. He has external affiliations as an Invited Distinguished Professor at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (since 2017). His research focuses on microfluidics, bubble dynamics, green chemistry, and sonochemistry, with applications in drug delivery and sustainable chemical processes.

Key research interests include the design of microfluidic systems for biomedical applications, process intensification in chemical engineering, and the development of sustainable catalytic methods. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical innovations, such as jet injectors and sonochemical synthesis techniques.

Recent articles highlight advancements in scaling chemical processes, optimizing drug delivery systems, and advancing sonochemical education. Awards include the Prince Friso Engineering Award (2021) and Young Sonochemistry Award (2011). He actively contributes to networks like the Global Young Academy and chairs initiatives like the Green Chemical Engineering Network (Cost Action CA18224).

His academic leadership includes roles as Chair of Mesoscale Chemical Systems and the Process Intensification Network NL. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable development goals.