Javier Salueña Berna

Javier Salueña Berna is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Escola Superior d'Enginyeries Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual de Terrassa (ESEIAAT), part of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). His work spans both academic teaching and applied research with a strong focus on sustainable technologies, particularly in the areas of hydrogen energy and waste valorization.

• University: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• School: Escola Superior d'Enginyeries Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual de Terrassa
• Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Email: xavier.salueña@upc.edu
• ORCID: 0000-0003-0120-7057

His research interests include hydrogen energy, green hydrogen production, aluminum recycling, acoustic engineering, and polymer composites. He has published extensively on the use of waste aluminum for hydrogen generation and the mechanical and dielectric properties of polymer composites reinforced with recycled tire rubber.

The recent scholarly output of Javier Salueña Berna shows a clear trend toward sustainable energy solutions. His most recent publications focus on green hydrogen production using waste aluminum, with applications in electric bicycles and low-power mobile machines. Earlier works explore noise control, acoustic diagnostics, and sustainable manufacturing processes. His research bridges mechanical engineering with environmental sustainability, emphasizing circular economy principles through material recycling and energy recovery.

• Premi a la Creativitat
• Premi de creativitat per a joves
• XVII Forum d’Inversió
• XVII Forum d'inversió ACC1O
• Concurs Idea "La revolució de cotxe elèctric" Ecotendencies. CosmoCaixa

Salueña has led numerous non-competitive R&D projects focused on applied training, sustainable technology development, and industrial collaboration. His work includes advising on accident reconstruction, developing scientific and computational support, and promoting the practical application of technological knowledge in society. He has collaborated with various research groups such as TECNOFAB and CATMech, contributing to projects in manufacturing, energy systems, and materials engineering.

He is actively involved in research groups including TECNOFAB (Research Group in Manufacturing Technologies), CATMech (Advanced Mechanical Technologies Center), and LEAM (Acoustic and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory), where his work integrates mechanical design, energy systems, and sustainable materials.