Carles Colominas Guardia

Carles Colominas Guardia is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull (URL). He has been a full professor since 2010 and previously served as Head of Department (2018–2021). He is the Director of the Surface Laboratory (GEMAT) and Program Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

• PhD in Chemistry, IQS-URL, 1999
• Degree in Chemistry, IQS-URL, 1994
• Industrial Engineer, IQS-URL, 1998
• Post-doctoral researcher, Stanford Research Institute, 1998–2000

His research focuses on advanced functional materials, including metallic and ceramic coatings (CVD, PVD, sol-gel), wear and corrosion-resistant coatings, biomaterials, and bioceramic coatings for medical implants. He also investigates functional nanostructured plastic surfaces, micro- and nanoparticle synthesis and encapsulation, and graphene production. These interests align with applications in industrial durability, biomedical engineering, and environmental technologies.

He leads the GEMAT – Materials Engineering research group, which operates in three main domains: development of new functional materials, surface engineering, and biomaterials. The group is involved in applied research projects with industrial relevance, such as the GRAFLAVOR project focused on graphene-based materials for filtering industrial wastewater containing aromatic residues.

As program coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, he contributes to training professionals in nanomaterials, biomaterials, materials characterization, and project management. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and real-world industry projects.

There are no scientific awards or specific publications listed in the provided information. No student advisees are mentioned. His work reflects a strong integration of academic leadership, research innovation, and industrial collaboration.