Ginés Nicolás Costa

Ginés Nicolás Costa is a Professor in the Department of Naval and Industrial Engineering at the Ferrol Engineering Polytechnic University College, University of A Coruña (UDC), Spain. His work spans teaching, research, and project leadership in laser-based materials engineering and diagnostics.

Research Interests: His primary research focuses on high-power laser-matter interaction, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), laser materials processing, surface analysis, and plasma diagnostics. He applies these techniques to industrial materials, additive manufacturing, and cultural heritage conservation. His work integrates experimental physics with practical engineering solutions.

Publications and Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize the application of laser spectroscopy for material characterization across diverse fields — from polymers and composites to heritage artifacts. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary work combining physics, materials science, and environmental or industrial applications, with a strong emphasis on real-time diagnostics and non-destructive methods.

• Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned.

Advising and Grants: He has directed multiple final-year and master’s theses, including a PhD in 2011. He has led R&D projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Xunta de Galicia, and industrial partners like Endesa and CETNAGA, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration.

Labs and Teams: He is part of the Laboratorio de Aplicaciones Industriales del Láser, a research group focused on industrial laser applications, where he collaborates closely with Maria de la Paz Mateo Orenes, Armando José Yáñez Casal, and others on laser diagnostics and materials processing.