JULIO GOMEZ FERNANDEZ

Julio Gomez Fernandez is a researcher affiliated with the University of Santiago de Compostela at the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering, specializing in the Department of Agroforestry Engineering. His academic career, spanning from 2008 to 2024, focuses on rural development and agricultural engineering through collaborative projects like the DESPROD group, which designs products and processes for rural innovation.

• Educational background: Doctorate in Agroforestry Engineering from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2006).
• Thesis title: Comparative study of the effectiveness of the different storage systems of potato consumption with protected geographical indication "patata de Galicia 2006".

His research interests include agricultural product design, sustainable rural development, and storage system optimization. Julio has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations in agroforestry engineering but no specific publications or awards are detailed in the available information.

• Labs/teams: DESPROD group for rural development product design.