Francisco Masdeu Mayans

Dr. Francisco Masdeu Mayans serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Physics Department at the University of the Balearic Islands, concurrently holding the position of Deputy Director at the Higher Polytechnic School. With teaching experience since 2007, he contributes significantly to construction engineering education and materials research within the university's academic framework.

His educational background includes a Degree in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona, a Materials Engineering qualification from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and a PhD in Physics earned at the University of the Balearic Islands. These diverse credentials underpin his interdisciplinary approach to construction materials science.

Research interests center on advanced construction materials, with current emphasis on thermal properties of eco-friendly building materials. His work spans superconducting ceramics and shape memory alloys, reflecting an evolution toward sustainable construction solutions. This focus aligns with his leadership in experimental laboratory research within the Architectural Constructions and Building Engineering group.

Teaching responsibilities encompass core courses including Materials II, Materials III, Metallic and Synthetic Materials, and Petrous Materials across Construction Engineering and Food and Agriculture Engineering programs. He supervises Final Degree Projects and Practical Placements, providing students with hands-on experience in construction material applications.

Research affiliations demonstrate strong institutional integration: as Main Researcher in the Architectural Constructions and Building Engineering (CONSTARQ) group, Member of Construction and Structural Engineering (ConStruct), and Member of Materials Physics (FISMAT). These roles facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration in sustainable building technologies and material science innovation.