Francisco Aznar

Francisco Aznar is an Associate Professor at Centro Universitario de la Defensa en San Javier, Spain, specializing in electrical engineering and physics research. His work spans RF and microwave circuit design, CMOS integrated circuits, optical communications, and particle physics detector technology.

His research interests include:

• RF and Microwave Circuit Design
• CMOS Integrated Circuit Development
• Optical Communications Systems
• Low-Noise Amplifiers and Phase Shifters
• Particle Physics Detector Technology
• Dark Matter Detection Experiments
• Educational Technology Applications

Professor Aznar has maintained a robust publication record with 92 publications showing consistent output through 2025. His recent work demonstrates expertise across multiple domains, with publications in high-frequency circuit design, optical communications, and innovative educational technology applications. His research shows particular strength in quadrature signal generation, phase shifter design, and low-noise amplifier development using CMOS technology.

His notable scientific contributions include:

• Development of advanced RF circuit designs for communications systems
• Contributions to the TREX-DM experiment for low-mass WIMP detection
• Innovations in CMOS circuit design for optical communications
• Recent work on intelligent tutoring systems for physics education

Professor Aznar actively collaborates with researchers across Spain and internationally, particularly in the fields of particle physics detector development and RF circuit design. His work on the TREX-DM experiment at the Canfranc Underground Laboratory demonstrates his involvement in cutting-edge physics research. He also maintains a strong commitment to education, with recent publications focused on improving laboratory skills and developing intelligent tutoring systems for higher education.

His research group, associated with S. Celma's Lab, provides students with opportunities to work on both theoretical and applied aspects of electrical engineering and physics, with applications ranging from communications technology to fundamental physics research.