Fernando Varela Soto

Fernando Varela Soto serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering: Construction, Infrastructure and Transport within the School of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), a position held since July 28, 2015. He is additionally affiliated with the Center for R&D in Intelligent and Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (CIVILis) as a member since November 29, 2024.

His research spans Building and Construction, Materials Science, Civil and Structural Engineering, and interdisciplinary applications of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry to civil infrastructure. This work emphasizes sustainable construction materials and intelligent infrastructure systems, integrating physical chemistry principles with civil engineering practices to address modern construction challenges.

His scholarly impact is evidenced by publications referenced in 2 patents and attracting 18 readers on Mendeley, demonstrating practical relevance in engineering and materials science domains.