Antonio Rodríguez-Ferran

Antonio Rodríguez-Ferran is a Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. His research focuses on computational fracture mechanics, acoustics and vibration modeling, cell mechanics, and advanced numerical methods in applied sciences. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from UPC, completing his doctorate in 1996.

His work emphasizes phase-field modeling for fracture propagation in layered and composite materials, with contributions to the shifted fracture method and adaptive numerical techniques. He also explores vibroacoustic systems, granular materials, and structural acoustics. Notable projects include modeling human towers (Castells) and cellular mechanics in biological systems.

Research highlights include advancements in fracture mechanics using phase-field approaches, numerical methods for interface and material mismatch analysis, and interdisciplinary applications in engineering and biology. His work bridges computational methods with real-world industrial applications, such as bulk material characterization and structural noise reduction.

Collaborations span academia and industry, with a focus on advancing computational tools for engineering challenges. Current open positions include MSc thesis topics in computational engineering and granular material modeling.