Ignacio Gonzalez Tejada

Ignacio Gonzalez Tejada is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Terrain Morphology at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), where he also serves as Deputy Director of the School of Civil Engineering (ETS OF ROADS, CANALS AND P. ENGINEERING) since January 2025. His academic career has progressed through multiple positions within the same department since 2016, culminating in his current professorship appointment effective April 2025.

His research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields with a strong focus on computational approaches to civil infrastructure and terrain morphology. Dr. Gonzalez Tejada is an active member of the Computational Mechanics Group and the R&D+i Center for Smart and Sustainable Civil Infrastructure (CIVILis), reflecting his commitment to developing innovative solutions for modern civil engineering challenges.

His work demonstrates significant integration across mechanical engineering, biophysics, and computational theory, creating novel approaches to terrain analysis and civil infrastructure design. The breadth of his research interests indicates a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional civil engineering with cutting-edge computational methods and biophysical principles.

As Deputy Director of the School of Civil Engineering, he plays a significant administrative role while maintaining his research activities within the university's specialized research centers focused on sustainable infrastructure development.