Josep Maria Font Llagunes

Josep Maria Font Llagunes is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). His research is centered on biomechanics, mechatronics, robotics, and simulation, with strong applications in health technologies. He is a key member of the UPC BIOMEC - Biomechanical Engineering Lab and the TecSalut - Research Group in Health Technologies.

Research Interests: His work spans Biomechanics, Mechatronic Systems, Medical Robotics, Dynamic Simulation, and Rehabilitation Technologies. These interests are deeply integrated into healthcare innovation, particularly through modeling and control of robotic systems for medical applications.

The trend in his recent publications reflects a consistent focus on data-driven engineering methods, scientific visualization, and software tools for research, particularly using web-based platforms for dynamic data representation in biomechanics and health tech. Although specific article titles are not listed, the production spans journals, books, and conference contributions, indicating multidisciplinary impact.

Scientific Awards:

• Premi o reconeixement

Advising and Grants: He has supervised doctoral theses and led both competitive and non-competitive R&D projects, demonstrating success in securing research funding and mentoring students. His project portfolio includes spin-offs and industrial property, indicating translational impact.

Labs and Teams: He is actively involved in the UPC BIOMEC - Biomechanical Engineering Lab and TecSalut - Research Group in Health Technologies, where interdisciplinary teams develop innovative solutions at the intersection of engineering and healthcare.