Gemma Fargas Ribas

Gemma Fargas Ribas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the School of Engineering of Barcelona East (EEBE), part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). She leads research in advanced materials fabrication, particularly focusing on additive manufacturing techniques for ceramic and metallic materials. Her work spans multiple research groups including CIEFMA (Centre d'Integritat Estructural, Fiabilitat i Micromecànica dels Materials), CCEM (Centre de Recerca en Ciència i Enginyeria Multiescala de Barcelona), and CER-H2 (Centre de Recerca de l'Hidrogen de la UPC).

Her primary research interests encompass Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Additive Manufacturing (particularly Direct Ink Writing), Catalysis, Corrosion Science, Biomaterials, Mechanical Properties of Materials, and Microstructure Characterization. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging fundamental materials science with practical applications in energy, healthcare, and industrial processes. Recent research has focused on developing novel ceramic structures for hydrogen production, CO2 conversion, and biomedical applications through advanced manufacturing techniques.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on optimizing additive manufacturing processes for ceramic materials, particularly zirconia and alumina-based systems. Her research shows strong trends in developing functional materials for catalytic applications, with increasing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions like hydrogen production and carbon capture. The work also demonstrates growing interest in biomedical applications of 3D printed ceramics, particularly for tissue engineering scaffolds.

Dr. Fargas Ribas has been actively involved in educational innovation through projects like RevCEM (Revolució Educativa en Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials), which focuses on active learning methodologies and innovative educational projects in Materials Science and Engineering education. She has successfully secured competitive research funding from various national and European programs to support her work in materials development and characterization.

Her research is conducted within multiple collaborative frameworks, including the CIEFMA-PROCOMAME group focused on Microstructural Design and Advanced Manufacturing of Materials, and the IMEM-BRT group working on Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies. These collaborations enable her to address complex materials challenges from multiple perspectives, combining fundamental research with practical applications.