Itxaro Errandonea Aranibar

Itxaro Errandonea Aranibar is a Researcher at the Asociación Centro Tecnológico Ceit (CEIT), a research center formally linked to the University of Navarra where she maintains institutional affiliation. She earned her PhD from the University of Navarra in 2022 with doctoral research focused on industrial applications of digital technology.

Education:

• PhD in Engineering from University of Navarra (2022) - Thesis: "Digital Twins in Maintenance: A Use Case Applied to Railway Infrastructure"

Her research centers on digital twin implementation for predictive asset management, specifically targeting railway infrastructure resilience. She investigates real-time simulation models to optimize maintenance scheduling and reduce system downtime, bridging industrial engineering with smart infrastructure solutions. This work demonstrates applied focus on translating theoretical digital frameworks into operational industrial contexts.

As a core researcher at CEIT, she operates within the center's engineering division that partners with transportation and industrial sectors. While specific lab assignments aren't detailed, her work aligns with CEIT's technology transfer mission in advanced manufacturing and infrastructure systems.