Francisco Javier Cuadrado Aranda

Francisco Javier Cuadrado Aranda is a faculty member in the Department of Naval and Industrial Engineering at the Ferrol Engineering Polytechnic School, University of A Coruña (UDC), Spain. His academic work spans teaching, research, and industrial collaboration, with a focus on mechanical engineering, multibody dynamics, and biomechanics.

His research interests include:

• Multibody System Dynamics
• Computational Kinematics and Dynamics
• Biomechanics of Human Motion
• Gait Analysis and Orthosis Design
• Machine and Maintenance Engineering
• Simulation and Numerical Integration

His recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong trend in applying multibody dynamics to biomechanics and robotics, particularly in human gait simulation, exoskeletons, assistive devices, and industrial applications. The research combines modeling, optimization, real-time simulation, and sensor integration, often with industrial or medical applications in automotive, maritime, and rehabilitation sectors.

He has secured significant research funding from national (MINECO, Xunta de Galicia), European (EU), and industrial sources (GKN Driveline, NAVANTIA, Pixee Medical), and has directed multiple final-year and master’s theses. He is also involved in patents and software development through collaborations with Tecnalia and spin-offs like ABLE Human Motion.

He leads the Laboratorio de Ingeniería Mecánica, where he supervises student projects and conducts applied research. His teaching includes Machine Design, Maintenance Engineering, Theory of Machines, and Biomechanics across Mechanical, Industrial, and Podiatry programs.