Francisca Aran AIS

Francisca Aran AIS serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science, Optics and Electronic Technology at Miguel Hernández University of Elche, where she concurrently holds the position of Institutional Chair Director for the Saint Crispín Chair of Shoemakers. Her primary academic responsibility involves coordinating, lecturing, and supervising laboratory sessions for the course "Technology of Materials and Finishing" (Code 8519) within the Bachelor's in Fashion Management and Technology program for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic years.

Her research expertise centers on the intersection of materials engineering and fashion technology, with specialized focus areas including advanced textile processing, surface finishing techniques for fashion materials, metallurgical applications in accessory design, and electronic integration in smart textiles. This multidisciplinary approach bridges traditional materials science with contemporary fashion industry requirements, particularly emphasizing sustainable material innovation and functional finishing processes.