Francisco Contreras de Villar

Francisco Contreras de Villar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Civil Engineering at the University of Cadiz, Spain. He is affiliated with the Coastal Engineering Research Group (RNM912) and specializes in Natural Resources and Environmental research. He holds a PhD from Universidad de Málaga (2017), where his dissertation focused on validating electric arc furnace slag as a concrete additive under the supervision of Dr. Francisco José Rubio Hernández and Dr. M.ª Dolores Rubio Cintas.

His research integrates coastal dynamics, infrastructure resilience, and sedimentology. Key interests include:

• Coastal defense monitoring using UAV-SfM photogrammetry
• Sediment settlement analysis and beach nourishment
• Climate resilience of coastal zones in Andalusia
• Innovative engineering education techniques

Recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize practical solutions for coastal management, geotechnical testing, and educational technology. Trends include drone-assisted coastal surveys, sediment parameter optimization, and e-learning tools for hydraulic and navigation training. His work consistently bridges field applications with academic pedagogy.

He leads laboratory development for hydraulic engineering and mentors through the Coastal Engineering Research Group, though specific advisees or awards are not documented.