Fernando Sánchez López

Fernando Sánchez López is a Full Professor at CEU Cardenal Herrera University's School of Advanced Technical Education, specializing in Manufacturing Processes Engineering and Materials Engineering. He has held leadership roles since 1998, including Director of the Mathematics, Physics and Technological Sciences Department (2016-2020), Dean of the School of Advanced Technical Education (2008-2015), and current Director of the CEU Institute of Design, Innovation and Technology. His work focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and materials science.

• Industrial Engineer (UPV, 1992-97)
• MSc in CAD/CAM/CIM (1998)
• PhD in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (UPV, 2004) with European PhD distinction from ENSAM-Paris

His research interests center on:

• Composite material manufacturing
• Wind turbine blade technologies
• Hydrogen fuel cell applications
• Computer-aided manufacturing processes
• Resin transfer molding optimization
• High-altitude UAV energy systems

As head of the TecEner research group, he leads projects with public and private funding, focusing on energy sector applications. He collaborates with the ESI-Group Chair in composites and LIFTEC laboratory in hydrogen fuel cells.

Scientific recognition includes:

• European PhD distinction (ENSAM-Paris, 2004)
• Four consecutive six-year CNEAI research evaluations in mechanical technologies
• National ANECA accreditation as Senior Lecturer TU-Engineering

He has directed six doctoral theses and contributed to numerous research contracts, particularly in:

• Wind energy systems
• Hydrogen fuel cell technology
• Resin infusion process characterization
• LevelSet simulation tools for manufacturing
• High-altitude UAV power plants
• Building engineering technologies